How It Works

First. Place Your Order

Firstly, be sure to  calculate the price of your book using our online pricing tool. Once you are ready to place an order, fill out our order form to the best of your abilities - don't worry, you can always make changes later on! After your order is placed, you will receive an automatic reply with instructions for uploading your print-ready PDF files. Once we receive your files, they will be reviewed by one of our staff members, and we will notify you of any changes needed before we create your invoice. When your files are ready to go, we will send you an invoice and collect full payment or deposit (depending on the total cost of your order), in order to get the proofing process started.

Then. Proofing

The proofing stage is your opportunity to review and approve image quality, check for typos, and make any necessary changes before final printing. All orders include PDF “soft proofs” at no additional charge. Soft proofs are often sufficient for books that are all or mostly text, or for books where absolute color accuracy is not crucial. We can also produce a printed “hard proof”, which will add some cost to your order. We strongly recommend hard proofs for all books where color rendition, image quality, and graphic detail are important. We print a full proof of your book’s contents as well as any other printed elements, such as covers or dust jackets. Your proof will be trimmed to size, but not bound. Many customers need to make edits to their files after receiving their initial proofs. If you need to see an additional proof after making edits, you will have the option to pay for another hard proof, or receive a soft proof without incurring additional cost. Once you approve final printing based off your acceptance of the proof, we will move to production and start making your books.

And finally. Production

Orders are moved into production after you approve final printing, and when we have print-ready, final files submitted by you. Softcover book orders usually ship within 2-3 weeks after final proof approval, whereas hardcover books will generally take 3-4 weeks. Very large orders or orders with custom material requirements can take up to 5 weeks or more. Rush services are available on a case-by-case basis. Unless selected otherwise, your books will be securely packed and shipped UPS Ground. Local pick up is also available. Please see our FAQs page for more information on shipping.