{"id":6865,"date":"2022-11-22T14:39:56","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T14:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.publishpros.com\/?p=6865"},"modified":"2024-01-24T20:37:32","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T20:37:32","slug":"are-hardback-books-worth-self-publishing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.publishpros.com\/are-hardback-books-worth-self-publishing\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Hardback Books Worth Self-Publishing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Something about the weight of hardcover books in your hands is captivating. The texture, the smell, the joy of turning each sturdy page.<\/p>\n<p>Books were once regarded as highly sacred objects only available to a select handful of royalty or the church. Monks painstakingly wrote and decorated each book with elaborate script and illustrations. People still highly value these books for their content and form.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s no wonder they used hardcovers to protect them.<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Today, however, thanks to modern printing technology, books are available in multiple forms \u2013 including any combination of ebooks,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/5388681\/audiobooks-reading-books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">audiobooks<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, paperbacks, and hardcovers. So, are hardback books worth self-publishing?\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.publishpros.com\/the-top-5-pitfalls-of-self-publishing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Keep these considerations in mind<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0as you decide whether printing hardback books is right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Cost of printing hardcover books<\/h2>\n<p>Let&#8217;s be honest \u2013 hardback books are more expensive to print, store, and ship. Hardcover books are pricier to produce and have higher selling prices compared to paperbacks. In fact, they can cost up to five times more per copy.<\/p>\n<p>But, the extra cost may be necessary. If it&#8217;s better for your book or if your readers want it, consider publishing it as a hardcover.<\/p>\n<h2>Functionality of hardback books vs paperback books<\/h2>\n<p>Hardback books are often heavier and more durable. Paperbacks are smaller, lightweight, and portable, making it easy for readers to take them on the go.<\/p>\n<p>To consider which cover format makes sense, evaluate what your audience may prefer or how they\u2019ll likely use your book. Are you writing a serious reference book? Is it designed to be weighty? Or is it a light, fun book that someone could read at the beach, standing in the grocery store line, or on the bus?<\/p>\n<h2>Reader appeal of hardback books<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As you consider functionality, remember the overall\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"\/book-cover-design-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">appeal of your book&#8217;s cover<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and your audience&#8217;s expectations. People who prefer hardcover books might find paperbacks to be cheap and unattractive. On the other hand, those who prefer paperbacks might view hardcover books as expensive and luxurious.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>However, most people readily admit hardcovers hold a particular sort of appeal that paperbacks just can\u2019t beat. If your audience likes hardcover books and you can price it right, printing in hardcover is a good choice.<\/p>\n<h2>eBooks vs hardback books<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In many ways,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"\/how-to-publish-an-ebook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">publishing an ebook<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0is the same, especially in terms of cost and reach. Even the most traditional authors often now include an ebook option in their distribution and marketing strategy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The experience, feel, and visual aspect of reading an eBook greatly differs from that of reading a hardcover book. Still, it provides an easy, convenient way for authors to publish their work. And the best part is that if you self-publish and still want a physical book, you can easily do both.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Is hardcover books or paperback the right option for you?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Whether you\u2019re a hard-core hardback enthusiast or prefer paperbacks instead, the right choice is up to you. And whatever you decide, Publish Pros can help. Unlike the cookie-cutter solutions offered by most print-on-demand self-publishing companies, Publish Pros provides personal attention and custom solutions tailored to your needs. <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Contact Publish Pros today<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and see how we can help you produce your next hardcover, paperback, or eBook.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Something about the weight of hardcover books in your hands is captivating. The texture, the smell, the joy of turning each sturdy page. Books were once regarded as highly sacred objects only available to a select handful of royalty or the church. Monks painstakingly wrote and decorated each book with elaborate script and illustrations. 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