Print-on-Demand Publishing:
Technological advances are changing publishers' work. Printing on demand can reduce the capital tied up in inventory and warehouse and distribution costs, but at what cost? Is it worth the investment?
Adventure in Publishing Services
"At Step Publishers we not only publish our own books but also work with authors who are willing to pay the costs of printing their own works," writes Lawrence Darmani in Ghana. Read Now
Perils and Possibilities of Printing on Demand
"POD requires a new financial model and better integration of production, sales and distribution processes," says Peter van der Schelde, Cross Link Services, Netherlands. Read Now
Publishing By Demand
"We set up our own "publishing by demand" system," says Joe Young of Ediciones Crecimiento Cristiano in Argentina. "It has allowed us to continue publishing at very reasonable costs." Read Now
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Technology Levels Playing Field
As POD technology becomes more widely available and less expensive, opportunities will increase and anointed voices will be heard —regardless of their language or nation. Read Now
"Where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them," said Jesus (Matthew 18:20). Meet with your colleagues in Christian publishing. View Events Calendar
Resources: Is print-on-demand technology right for you? Books and web sites to assess this.
Your Turn:Ten questions to jumpstart your consideration of print-on-demand publishing for your business or ministry.
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