For many indie authors, the idea of publishing a book is exciting. But it can also be nerve-wracking, especially when it comes to the printing of the book. Offset printing is a printing technique in which ink is transferred—or offset—from a printing plate to a rubber blanket to your paper. Unlike print-on-demand, which can be printed a single book at a time, offset printers print in bulk, often with a minimum order quantity (MOQ) of 500–1,000 books. This can be a pricy endeavor, and the process can be daunting, but authors do it every day. So, how do you find a printer, and what do you talk to them about?
DOMESTIC VS. OVERSEAS BOOK PRINTING
When it comes to offset printing, there are two primary options: print in the United States or print overseas.
Printing in the U.S.