The type of printing you choose is greatly dependent on your book genre. Think about the type of book you're trying to create, then assess your wants and needs.

For self-published children's books and art books, images are a crucial part of the storytelling process, so it's best to invest in color printing. If you're publishing a paperback book like a novel or memoir, black-and-white printing will do just fine (plus, you can always get a colorful book cover design to entice your readers).

The most common trim sizes for fiction and nonfiction are known as "trade" and "digest." The most common trim sizes for children's books are known as "letter," "square," and "landscape." It's up to you to decide on which size works best for your project and genre. Our recommended book trim sizes and binding options can be found here.

When it comes to paper stock, you have two options: uncoated or coated. Uncoated paper has a natural feel and is great for traditional books without imagery. In contrast, coated paper is best suited for photography, art, comic, and children's books.

BookBaby offers a wide range of trim sizes for printing hardcover books. By offering your self-published book in hardcover format, you'll give it a sleek, sturdy appearance and help it stand out on the shelf. Plus, hardcover books offer increased durability thanks to the book binding process, making them a valuable investment for libraries, schools, or home bookshelves.

Three different book editing services are available through BookBaby: proofreading, copy editing, and line editing. Our Premium Publishing Package includes line editing along with everything else you'll need to successfully publish your book. If you'd rather not go with a package, our editing services are available a la carte. Start by creating an editing quote here.

Print On Demand (POD) makes it convenient and affordable for self-published authors to print and sell their books to readers worldwide. With on- demand printing, authors can reach readers without having to buy and store hundreds of books on their own.

By investing in distribution through Print On Demand, your books will be sold through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Powell's, and thousands of other places around the world.

Yes, most self-publishing companies offer distribution to major online retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and more, allowing your book to reach a global audience.

At BookBaby, we provide access to the world's largest distribution network, allowing our authors to expand their readership and have a worldwide impact.

Yes, with self-publishing, you retain all rights to your book, and you can make decisions about its distribution, pricing, and future adaptations.

You do not need an LLC for self-publishing a book. You might choose to create an LLC somewhere down the road of your writing career, but it's not a necessity to publish. Often, writers find that what they might gain from having an LLC isn't exactly worth the cost.

However, you will want to make sure that you copyright your book.

Yes, self-publishing is versatile and caters to various genres, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and more.

At BookBaby, we're equipped to print books for any genre imaginable. Our books are printed in-house at our state-of-the-art, Philadelphia-based facility. From captivating picture books for children to page-turning romance novels, our extensive range of trim sizes and binding options ensures that we can work with authors of absolutely any genre.

The cost of publishing a book can vary from hundreds to thousands of dollars, depending on book formatting, design, publishing platform, and more.

 We print novels for as low as $4.95 a copy, hardcover children's books for as low as $8.75 each, and cookbooks for as low as $11.75 per book. With these affordable prices, it's easy to turn a profit as a self-published author. We make self publishing simple by offering our self-publishing packages, where you'll find everything you need to print and publish your book.