Who This Service Is For

Printing services suit authors who need copies for events, launches, bookshops or personal sale, and authors deciding between print on demand and stocking copies.

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Request a project quote. Tell us about your book and we will send a written quote within 48 hours.

POD versus Short Runs, Quantities and Shipping Scope

POD versus Short Runs, Quantities and Shipping Scope

Print on demand prints a copy each time one is ordered, so there is no stock to store, but the unit cost is higher. A short print run produces a batch in advance at a lower unit cost, which suits events, launches and direct sales. We compare both for your book based on how you plan to sell it.

We agree quantities, specifications, delivery addresses and timing before printing, and confirm that the proof is approved, so there are no surprises when the boxes arrive.

What you receive

Included Deliverables

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A print on demand versus short-run comparison

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Specification and quantity recommendation

3

Printer coordination and proof approval

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Agreed delivery scope

Step by step

How the process works

  1. 1

    Publishing plan

    We agree formats, platforms and what you already have in place.

  2. 2

    File and metadata preparation

    Files are checked and metadata is written and agreed with you.

  3. 3

    Setup in your accounts

    Editions are set up on the platforms you choose, in your name.

  4. 4

    Release and handover

    We confirm the book is live and hand over notes for managing it.

Publishing services

Publishing that keeps you in control

Here is what you gain when your book is handled by a specialist publishing team at Potter Publishers, working alongside editors, designers and publishing specialists under one roof.

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Your accounts, your royalties

Books are set up in accounts in your name, so sales reports and royalty payments come directly to you.

Wide availability

We help you choose the right mix of Amazon KDP, IngramSpark and other channels so readers, bookstores and libraries can find your book.

Correct metadata

Categories, keywords, descriptions and ISBN details are prepared carefully, because they decide where your book appears in search.

No surprises

You receive a written plan with each step, cost and timeline before your book is submitted to any platform.

Pricing

Price factors and timeline

Every book is different, so we quote each project individually. The main factors are:

Formats and platformsWhether files and ISBNs are readyPrint specificationsScope of setup and support
Timeline: Once files are final, setup usually moves quickly; printed proofs add shipping time. Your quote sets out the schedule.
Books published with Potter Publishers
Why Potter Publishers

Why authors choose Potter Publishers

We are a full-service publishing team for independent authors in Australia and the United States. Writers, editors, designers and marketers work together on your book, so every stage connects and nothing is lost between suppliers.

  • You keep your rights. Your book, your ISBNs, your accounts and your royalties stay in your name.
  • Written quotes. Every project starts with a clear plan, deliverables and dates before you commit.
  • Specialist team. Editors and designers matched to your genre and type of book.
  • One point of contact. A project manager keeps writing, design and publishing on schedule.
  • Print, ebook and audio. Files prepared to retailer and distributor requirements.
  • Launch support. Listings, categories and marketing planned around your readers.
Our work

Books we have helped bring to readers

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Questions and Next Steps

Ready to talk about your book? Contact us or request a quote above.

A comparison of print on demand and short runs, a specification and quantity recommendation, printer coordination and agreed delivery.

It depends on your sales plans. For events and direct sales a small run is common; for online sales print on demand avoids storing stock.