WIP Sponsor Series: Understanding Your Offset Printing Quote
Hosted by MCRL Overseas Group & BoardBookPrinting.com
Presenters: Taylor Watton & Lori McKnight
Hey authors and publishers! At some point, you may decide it makes more sense to do an offset print run (ie, a bulk print run that’s not through KDP or IngramSpark but a printing company) to reduce the costs associated with printing your book. You can often cut the print cost in half or more from the cost of Print on Demand Printers. The downside – you have to generally order a minimum of 500 books. However.. if you’re marketing, sending people to your website, selling books at events, the ability to double or triple what you’re making per book (sometimes more) – is worth ordering in bulk.
But wow, are there a lot of weird words and things you have to submit and the quotes are like reading a foreign language!
If you have ever looked at a print quote and felt overwhelmed, you’re not alone.
Join Taylor and Lori from MCRL, our featured partner printing company, as they explain key print terminology, show you how to spot hidden fees, and share smart tips to help you save—without compromising quality.
Learn what to look for beyond the numbers—because sometimes, what’s missing from your quote matters most.
September 11
1 PM EST
Register now!
What You’ll Learn:
- Why and when to request a printing quote
- Common terminology and what it means
- Key factors that affect pricing (materials, finishes, quantities, etc.)
- How to compare quotes and ask the right questions
Whether you’re a first-time customer or a seasoned print buyer, this session will help you make smarter, more strategic choices for your next project.
Lori is the marketing quarterback for MCRL Overseas Group and Boardbookprinting.com. Boardbookprinting.com is powered by the MCRL team, a Canadian-based offset printer of all genres of books from board books to yearbooks to notebooks to custom packaging, card sets, board games and more. Basically if you can think it, we can print it. Joining Lori, is our boardbookprinting.com lead – Taylor Watton.
Taylor is MCRL’s in-house board book expert and your main contact for questions, advice and quotes about printing your board book! Taylor and Lori are passionate about helping authors. With years of experience in the printing industry, they understand how overwhelming the process can be for authors—especially when it comes to board books. Their mission is to provide a seamless, positive experience that leaves authors excited and empowered to share their creations with the world.
