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Beginner · 6 min

Author Copies & Print: What to Expect

Paperback vs hardcover, proofs, shipping, and how on-demand print fits into your launch.

Author copy book delivery package

On-demand print basics

Pinallo partners for on-demand paperback and hardcover author copies. You pay print and shipping; there is no need to warehouse inventory for a first run.

Order a proof before gifting or selling physical copies. Check margins, bleed, paper feel, and cover wrap under real light.

Timing your order

Build buffer into launch timelines for proof revisions and shipping. International deliveries can take longer than digital go-live.

Keep your project’s trim size and page count stable once you approve a print-ready file to avoid regenerating covers and interiors.

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