It used to be routine. A manuscript was submitted to a publishing company. If accepted, an editor would proofread the pages, correct typographical errors and grammatical mistakes, and make requests for changes that would make the words flow more smoothly. Printing was next on the agenda, and multiple copies of the book would be printed. The book was sent out to bookstores all over the country, and the rest of the copies were stored in a warehouse, awaiting an owner’s order. Print on demand publishing is changing the way that books are published. The process remains the same, until the manuscript is ready to be printed. Print on demand makes printing one or several copies possible. Therefore, books no longer have to be stored in excess. Copies can be printed as orders arrive. This keeps costs down and profits up. Savings are often passed on to the readers. Print on demand publishing has created a win-win situation for publishers, authors, and consumers.
