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Shopping for a print-on-demand publisher shouldn't feel like playing the shell game. That's why Pleasant Word believes in charging a fair price upfront, explaining additional costs in advance, and not surprising you later with large fees for basic services. In most scenarios, you'll save money with Pleasant Word.
Let's compare the Pleasant Word Blue Ribbon Package with some options from similar publishers.* Notice that some prices appear low but add up quickly when you include standard features that are already included with Pleasant Word. By comparing the extra costs, along with the quality of options available, you can make an educated decision and avoid frustration.
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Pleasant Word |
Publisher X |
Publisher Y |
Publisher Z |
| Base Package Cost (Softcover) |
$2,299 |
$1,699 |
$2,099 |
$1,298 |
| Returnable Books |
Included |
$149 |
$699 |
$699 |
| 10 Image Placements |
Included |
$150 |
$50 |
Included |
| Cover revision / new cover |
Included |
$300 |
$70 |
$70 |
| International Distribution |
Included |
$89 |
Included |
Included |
| International Author fee |
Included |
$150 |
Included |
Included |
| Editing Services |
Additional1 |
Additional |
Additional |
Additional |
| Author reviews back cover before printing |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Basic author book price |
62% discount no minimum |
30% discount minimum order of 500 copies for 60% discount |
Not listed minimum order of 1,000 copies for 60% discount |
Not listed minimum orders not listed |
| Free books |
30 |
2 |
20 |
25 |
| Free book value2 |
$540 |
$36 |
$360 |
$450 |
| Total Cost minus free book value |
$1,759 |
$2,700 |
$2,559 |
$1,718 |
Notes
1. WinePress and Pleasant Word editing is not just a spell check or limited proofread. Our editing services are performed by some of the best professional editors in the business, and range from comprehensive proofreading to substantive editing and ghostwriting. The mark of a professional book is the quality of the editing.
2. Free books calculated at a direct sale price of $17.99.
* Information for this comparison was taken from each publisher's website as of July 2009, but is obviously subject to change. Please contact us with any corrections or updates.
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