The journal

Learn before you spend.

Clear, practical guides from people who print books for a living — so you can plan, price and prepare your book with confidence.

How much does it cost to self-publish a book in the UK?

A clear, honest breakdown of every cost, from editing to printing, with realistic UK ranges.

A clear comparison of Amazon print-on-demand against a UK short run, on cost, margin, quality and risk.

Everything a printer checks before press, and how to export a file that passes first time.

The simple formula, why paper choice changes everything, and worked examples for paperback and hardback.

How to choose a realistic first-run quantity without over-printing or paying too much per book.

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