We know self-publishers have a myriad of questions - If you can't find the answer within this website, send us a 'quick post' on the left and we will respomd - we may even include on this page for the benefit of all.
Q. What is the difference between 'Digital printing' and 'Offset printing'?
A. Digital vs. Offset Offset printing uses plates and inks to impress onto paper. The makeready process of offset varies, but often requires 20-30 minutes to burn the plates, as well as time to mount, register the plates, and bring the output "up to color". It often takes an hour or more to print a single page. Once up and running however, the economies and speed of offset printing for print runs over 750 pages generally will be better than digital processes. Digital Printing however, uses a different technology altogether. It images with very fine toner. The time it takes to output the first page is usually well under a minute, therefore this latest technology makes short printing runs, or runs from 1 to about 750 impressions less expensive, as well as quicker to produce than offset printing.
Q. Will you print one book at a time as orders come in?
A. The production technology used for Print-on-Demand in Australia cannot support the "one at a time" concept viably for authors and self publishers. To offset the cost incured printing one book at a time, most On Demand Publishers will charge large upfront "setup" fees. At Self Publish Australia, you only pay for what you need. If all that happens to be is 100 books printed from your existing files, that will be all you pay for.
Q. Where are you located?
A. Our office and print factory is located in Perth Western Australia. We deliver Australia-wide. Call to arrange a meeting on-site.
Q. Do I retain the rights to my book?
Absolutely, as the author and publisher you deserve and retain all rights. This includes the right to have anyone else print, distribute and sell your book. If we publish under our Vivid Press publishing label, you still retain all rights, however, we are listed as your 'publisher'.
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