What exactly is print on demand?

Print on demand - you've heard it a lot, but what exactly is it?

When you publish a book in the traditional way, you have it produced in a certain number of copies. You then gradually market and sell your copies of the book.

With the print on demand process (PoD for short), it's the other way around. You first sell the book and then have it produced. This means you don't have to pay in advance, nor do you have unsold books in stock.

For self-publishers in particular , "web to print" is a great way to get into the print book sector. This makes your book available both in brick-and-mortar bookstores and online. It can also be ordered via platforms such as Amazon, Thalia, Hugendubel and many more.

The advantages of the print on demand tool

The print on demand process offers numerous advantages that make it particularly attractive for self-publishers:

• No supply bottlenecks: bottlenecks can be bridged and your book is available at any time.
• No storage costs: Your book is only printed on order.
• Flexible print runs: Small(est) print runs from 1 copy are possible.
• Up-to-date: Titles that are changed regularly can always be printed in the latest version.
• Simple publication: Easy entry into the print business.
• High quality: Top print quality and production is "Made in Germany".
• Self-publishing: You don't need a large publishing house, you can simply publish your book yourself.
• Access to distribution channels: When using our print on demand tool your book is automatically listed in the index of available books (VLB). It is also made available on platforms such as Amazon and in brick-and-mortar bookstores. This means that the entire book trade in Germany, Austria and Switzerland has access to your book. You benefit from our complete distribution network.

Print on demand costs

Another advantage of Print on Demand is that you do not incur any high upfront costs. The printing costs incurred are automatically offset against your revenue. You receive 80% of the net proceeds, FEIYR receives 20%. In addition, there is a one-off publication fee of €9.90 per book title.

H2: This is how print on demand works at FEIYR:

1. Create a FEIYR account
2. Publish eBook
3. Create a print on demand order
4. Confirm price
5. Upload print files
6. Your book is published

Thanks to our user-friendly tool, you can easily make your title available. Whether you're a self-publisher or an experienced author, FEIYR makes it easy to enter the world of print on demand.

Any questions?

Who actually sets the price?

Does my book need an ISBN?

Here you can find our FAQs about print on demand and everything you need to know about publishing!

With FEIYR, you have a strong partner to help you get started in the print on demand business. Our distribution network offers you maximum reach - from online platforms to bookstores. Start now and publish your book