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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.

  Pleasant Word Publisher X Publisher Y Publisher Z
Package Cost, Softcover $2,299 $2,099 $2,799 $2,999
Editing Required* Optional Optional Optional
Fee: Returnable Book Program $0.00 $499 $839 $839
Fee: Annual fee for Returnable Books $0.00 $499 $360 Not Listed
Fee: 10 Image placements Included $150 Included Included
Fee: 1 Cover revision/new cover design Included $300 Not Listed Not Listed
Fee: International Distribution Included $89 Included Included
Fee: International Author Fee Included $150 Not Listed Not Listed
Minimum author order for 60% off retail 1 500 1000 1000
Author price for 1 copy 62% off retail 30% off retail 30% off retail 30% off retail
Free books 30 5 55 25
Free book value** $539.70 $89.95 $989.45 $449.75
Total Cost
after credit for free books
$1,759.30 $3,197.05 $2,648.55 $3,388.25
Last Updated 7/2/2010 7/2/2010 6/9/2010 6/9/2010
Notes

† Information for this comparison was taken from each publisher's website, but is subject to change. We do not name other publishers as our goal is simply to highlight the value of Pleasant Word's services, not to detract from any other company.

*Every professional book needs an edit.

**Calculated on an average book price of 17.99.

 
 
 
 
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