What is Print on Demand

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What is Print on Demand?
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• Print on demand, or POD, is exactly what it
  sounds like. Being able to print up as many or as
  few books as needed at any given time. In fact,
  POD publishers can print one book at a time if
  they're so inclined.

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• When an author is signed to write a book
  with a traditional publisher, that author will,
  in most cases, receive an advance check to help
  pay for expenses until the book is published and
  begins to make money. With print on demand, the
  author
• does most of the work
• herself.

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• For some, the benefits of print on demand
  publishing far outweigh the risks. The first, of
  course, is that it's relatively inexpensive.
  Books are printed quickly and cheaply. This
  savings is passed on to the author who receives a
  higher royalty rate than she would have if she
  went with a traditional publisher.

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• Going with a print on demand publisher
  means you won't have to hire an agent to schlep
  your manuscript around from publisher to
  publisher. No schlepping means the book is on the
  market faster, which means a better chance at
  making money. The author also retains creative
  control over most aspects of her book. This means
  she won't be surprised by overzealous editing or
  an unattractive cover.

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• Source www.wisegeek.com
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