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Self-publishing a book can be exciting, but getting from finished manuscript to a professionally printed book involves more than simply uploading a file.
PrintVie.com specializes in the printing and binding side of self-publishing. We help authors, businesses, schools, organizations, and other creators turn finished artwork into professionally printed books.
PrintVie.com focuses on print quality, affordability, and speed of production. We have helped businesses, authors, and other creators with self-published book printing for many years, offering customizable paper, cover, and binding options.
PrintVie.com prints many different types of self-published books and publications. Whether you are producing a book for sale, a family keepsake, an educational project, or a professional publication, there are several binding and finishing options available.
Whether you operate a private school, a safety training company, or simply homeschool your children, PrintVie.com can help you publish and print the material you need.
Children's books can be produced using options such as saddle-stitch and perfect binding. We can help you select an appropriate format for your project.
Print your novel, memoir, cookbook, family project, or other fiction and non-fiction work as a professionally printed book.
Bring your graphic novel or comic book to life with vibrant full-colour printing or black-and-white printing.
Tell the story of your life or your family through words, photographs, or both, and turn it into a printed and bound keepsake for generations to enjoy.
Print high-quality yearbooks for schools, extracurricular groups, clubs, and other organizations.
Printing your book is just one part of the self-publishing process. The following six steps provide a general roadmap for taking your project from an idea or manuscript to a finished book.
Know your material well before self-publishing a book for a mass audience. Research, write, and rewrite.
You can save time and money by formatting your manuscript as close to "print-ready" as possible using publishing software or word-processing software. Examples include Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, and Apple Pages.
This is a good time to save or export your file to PDF. Reviewing the PDF will show you how the formatting will look when you send it to print. Make sure the document flows correctly.
You should also have a friend, relative, or professional editor read your book and provide feedback. No matter how many times you proofread your copy, someone else will often catch something you missed.
Outside feedback can also help identify problems with grammar, sentence structure, clarity, and overall readability.
Many self-publishers create their own book covers. Others work with a friend or designer. If neither option is available, consider working with a local graphic designer or artist, or look for a freelance illustrator, photographer, or graphic designer online.
ISBNs are the international standard for identifying and cataloguing books. We have included some references below to help point you in the right direction.
PrintVie.com is not affiliated with or endorsing these companies; the resources are provided for reference only.
If you plan to ship books to a retailer or distributor such as Amazon, make sure you understand their requirements for shipping, receiving, packaging, and labelling. Make sure to account for these requirements when preparing your books for printing.
Once your manuscript and artwork are ready, PrintVie.com can handle the printing and binding of your book.
Choose from a wide selection of paper options, covers, and binding methods. Options include smooth, glossy, and specialty papers such as metallic and linen stocks, allowing you to customize both the appearance and feel of your book.
Once your books are printed, there are many ways to get them into readers' hands.
Sell them online, give them to clients, approach local bookstores, attend events, go on a speaking tour, or promote your book through other channels. Some promotional opportunities can be free.
Consider sending a press release about your new book to local news outlets. If your book covers a specific subject such as crime, business, or finance, you may also find an audience at news desks covering that topic.
High-quality printing and binding designed to make professional book production affordable.
Our team can help guide you through the printing and binding side of your project.
Shipping options are available to suit different order sizes and destinations.
You can print as few as 1 book, making it possible to produce a single proof, small run, or additional copies as needed.
Choose from different paper stocks, covers, binding methods, and other options to create the look and feel you want.
Depending on the product, paper options can include smooth, glossy, metallic, linen, and other specialty stocks.
Understanding what PrintVie.com does — and does not — provide can help you plan your project appropriately.
While we can make minor edits when appropriate, our primary specialty is producing and binding the finished book.
The amount of margin required depends on the binding method and the way the book will be produced.
The exact maximum depends on the binding method and the paper type being used.
Our automated pricing calculator will indicate when the page count is becoming too thick for the selected configuration.
Yes. PrintVie.com can produce custom-size books in many cases.
Choose the next standard size available on the order form.
Click Custom Size and enter the desired book dimensions. The calculator will update the book price automatically.
In most cases, PrintVie.com does not automatically send a digital proof. If you would like a digital proof, request one in the order notes.
When a proof is provided through the website, it displays the pages in their left-to-right layout, with the binding in the middle. This allows you to review the page sequence and orientation before printing.
The binding method you choose can significantly affect the appearance, durability, cost, and page-count range of your book.
Folded sheets are fastened together with staples. Saddle stitching is often one of the least expensive and fastest ways to produce a book or booklet.
Perfect binding creates a softcover or paperback-style book and can be a good choice for novels, manuals, memoirs, and many other longer publications.
Depending on your project, other binding methods may be more appropriate. Review the available binding options when configuring your book.
Consider the page count, intended use, appearance, budget, and how frequently the book will be handled when selecting your binding.
Self printing generally means physically printing the book yourself — for example, at home, at a copy shop, or through another DIY process.
A classic example is a zine, where the do-it-yourself approach is part of the culture and purpose of the publication.
Self publishing is a broader concept. It generally refers to creating, printing, promoting, and distributing a publication without a traditional publishing company handling the process.
In other words, you are effectively your own publishing company. You are responsible for the parts of the process that you do not hire another company to handle.
We generally recommend having the book printed professionally rather than printing it yourself at home. Professional digital printing can provide faster production and more consistent quality.
You do not need an ISBN simply to have your book printed. However, if you intend to sell your self-published book, you should understand the ISBN requirements that apply to your market and distribution channels.
ISBNs are the international standard for identifying and cataloguing books.
The following resources are provided for reference. PrintVie.com is not affiliated with or endorsing these companies.
There are many ways to publish a book. PrintVie.com handles the printing and binding portion of the process. The six-step guide above outlines the other major steps you may need to complete, including writing, editing, design, ISBN registration, printing, distribution, and marketing.
Self printing generally means physically printing a publication yourself. Self publishing is broader and includes the process of creating, producing, promoting, and distributing a book without a traditional publishing company managing the project.
We can print and bind your self-published book, but we cannot bind loose sheets that you have already printed yourself. Professional printing is recommended for more consistent production quality.
For most binding types, we recommend approximately 0.5" (12.7 mm) on the binding edge. Stapled booklets are an exception. For most saddle-stitch booklets, approximately 0.25" (6.35 mm) around each page provides sufficient room for the binding and gutter.
Hundreds of pages are possible. The exact number depends on the binding method and paper type. The automated price calculator will indicate when the page count becomes too thick for the selected configuration.
Yes. Select the next standard size, choose Custom Size, and enter your desired dimensions. The calculator will update the price automatically.
Saddle-stitch books have additional limitations. For a custom size, choose the next standard size, select Custom Quote, and request the custom dimensions in the Job Notes.
In most cases, digital proofs are not automatically sent. Request one in the order notes if desired. Proofs may also be required when files are supplied in formats other than JPG, PNG, or PDF, when file edits are requested, or when something appears incorrect.
Yes. Saddle-stitch booklets use staples to fasten folded sheets together. This is often one of the least expensive and fastest ways to produce a self-published booklet.
For longer publications, another binding method such as perfect binding may be more appropriate.
Once your manuscript, artwork, and book specifications are ready, PrintVie.com can help turn your project into a professionally printed and bound book.
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