Print on Demand
Print On Demand Publishing
Print on demand publishing (POD) is an exciting and well received alternative to traditional publishing. First of all, it is important to realize that POD refers to the technology used in the production of your book and is not a type of book.
Similarities
- Your book can be purchased
Differences
- Print on Demand takes 3 months to produce a book from the time you submit it
- Traditional publishing takes at least 2 years before a book is published
- Claddagh Ltd. Publishing House gives authors 25% royalties
- Traditional publishing gives authors 7% royalties
- With Print on Demand publishing you don't need an agent
- Traditional publishing companies require you to have an agent - Agents receive at least 10% of your royalties
- Print on Demand publishing offers authors more control in how their book will look
- Traditional publishing has complete control over your book
- Authors maintain all rights to their book with Print on Demand publishing
- Traditional publishing has the rights to your book - not you