Print on demand for indie authors

Print. Sell. Get paid.

We print your paperback on production presses, sell it in our online bookstore, and supply independent bookstores at wholesale.

How it works

Easily sell your book

  1. 1

    Set up your book

    Pick your trim, paper, and binding, price, and other book details.

  2. 2

    Upload your files

    Upload your cover and interior PDF print files. You can download a cover template specific to your book.

  3. 3

    Approve your proof

    Review and approve the digital preview.

  4. 4

    Sell and get paid

    Your book goes live in the channels you pick, or keep distribution turned off entirely.

Three ways to sell

Distribution channels

Sell direct

Order bulk copies at print cost

  • Events, signings, and your own site
  • Up to 15% off bulk orders

Sell in our store

A reader orders from our online bookstore. We print it and ship it.

  • Listed in the Quill & Courier store
  • You earn a royalty on sales

Sell in bookstores

Brick & mortar bookstores can order your book directly from us at the wholesale discount you select.

  • You set the wholesale discount, 30–55%
  • Growing network of indie bookstores

Profit calculator

See what you'll earn on every sale.

Why authors switch

You put a lot of work into your book. So should your printer.

Quality that gets noticed

Modern digital presses, deep color, soft-touch covers — the first thing authors mention.

Everything in-house

Printing, shipping, and support under one roof.

Run by indie authors

We know the issues that indie authors face with other printers, so we're setting a new standard.

The Quill & Courier Store

Shop the store

What some of our authors are saying

“Working with Quill & Courier has been amazing. They put a lot of care into what they do — the quality stands far above what I was getting from Amazon or Ingram.”
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Jensen Parker

Heartbreaker, the Strangers series

“I love Quill & Courier — the quality of these books stands out, both in print and also in other details like depth of colors and the softness of the cover.”
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Bethany Atazadeh

The Stolen Kingdom series

“I was ecstatic to learn about you because by printing and selling through you, I make more, I'm supporting a small business, and I have someone I can talk to if I need help.”
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Max Kenkel

New Year's Revolutions

“We are so pleased with our experience with Quill & Courier. The quality of my book is beyond my expectations.”
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Joni Banks

Breath of God

“This is easily the best printed quality I've had for my books in forever!!!”
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John North

Gorgon — The Crimson Witch

Pricing

Simple and transparent pricing

Per title

$25 one-time

  • File review
  • Production setup and press prep
  • Unlimited file re-uploads
  • Free cover template sized to your book
  • Free digital proof before anything prints
Start printing

What we never charge

  • No subscription
  • No revision fees
  • No charge to keep your book on sale

Questions, answered

The things authors ask first.

See the difference for yourself.

Easily add your book and order a proof