Self-Publishing Book Printing — Professional Finishes for Indie Authors

Publish your book with bookstore quality and full control over format, budget and schedule. Choose from premium paperbacks, hardcovers, booklets and spiral/wire options. There is no minimum order quantity, and we deliver Australia-wide.

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• Budget Paperbacks — value paperbacks for launches and promos.
• Premium Soft Cover (Perfect/PUR) — bookstore-style paperbacks.
• Hard Cover / Case Bound — durable keepsake editions.
• Saddle-Stitched Booklets — slim editions and zines.
• Spiral / Wire / Comb — lay-flat workbooks and manuals.
• Unbound Proof — order a single proof before you publish.

Why Indie Authors Choose Us

• No minimum order quantity — print to demand and reorder easily.
• Bookstore-quality print with calibrated colour and sharp text.
• Flexible formats, papers and laminations to match your genre.
• Clear schedules and dependable AU-wide delivery.

Popular Formats for Self-Publishers

Novels & Memoirs (Soft Cover)

Clean, square-spine paperbacks with gloss or matte lamination—easy to stock, carry and ship.

Hardcover Editions

Presentation-ready case-bound books for giftable releases and premium tiers.

Saddle-Stitched Booklets & Zines

Great for short fiction, samplers and event launches. Produced in 4-page increments with a neat staple finish.

Spiral & Wire-Bound Workbooks

Lay-flat usability for journals, guides and activity-led books. Add tabs for sections and modules.

Trim Sizes for Every Genre (Custom available)

Fiction favourites include 5 × 8", 5.5 × 8.5" and 6 × 9". Non-fiction often uses 7 × 10" or 8 × 10", while portfolios and photo-led books suit squares like 8 × 8", 8.5 × 8.5", 250 × 250 mm and 300 × 300 mm. We also support A5 and A4, plus custom trims.

Papers, Covers & Finish

Paper Choices

Uncoated for a natural reading feel, satin for balance across text and images, or gloss for vibrant photography. We’ll recommend grammages to suit your page count and budget.

Cover Protection

Add gloss or matte lamination for scuff resistance and a professional finish that stands up to retail handling.

How Pricing Works

• No minimum order quantity
• Trim size & total page count
• Black & white vs colour pages
• Paper selection, cover lamination & binding

Use our calculators for itemised quotes: Budget Paperbacks, Premium Soft Cover, Hard Cover, Saddle Stitched, Spiral/Wire/Comb, or start with an Unbound Proof.

File Setup & Launch Prep

Print-Ready PDFs

Export single pages with embedded fonts. Add 3 mm bleed on full-bleed pages and keep text within safe margins. We can supply templates for your chosen trim and binding.

Covers & Spine Width

Provide a wrap cover PDF (back + spine + front). We’ll confirm spine width from your page count and stock before proofing.

Proofing

Order an Unbound Proof to confirm colour, pagination and trim before launching.

Turnarounds & Delivery

Efficient digital production keeps your release on schedule. Books are securely packed and shipped Australia-wide.

Who It’s For

Indie authors, small presses, educators and creators publishing novels, non-fiction, poetry, journals, guides and visual books—without large minimums.

FAQs

Is there a minimum order?

No minimum order quantity. Print the exact number for your launch and reorder anytime.

Which format is best for my genre?

Paperbacks suit most fiction and non-fiction. Hardcovers elevate special editions. Zines/booklets are perfect for shorts. Spiral/wire works for journals and workbooks.

Can you help with templates and spine calcs?

Yes—ask for trim templates and we’ll confirm the exact spine width from your page count and paper choice.