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Top Pun is delighted to help Toledo area poets and authors to publish their work by providing inexpensive, short-run printing of bound books and single-page poems. With low minimum runs, you can get started without a big investment, and order only how many you need when you need them.
BINDING: Plastic comb (black) PAGE LENGTH: 20 to 140 pages SIZE: 8-1/2" X 11" STYLE: Double-sided printing PAPER: Bright white 24 lb weight (normal paper is 20 lb) COVERS: Heavyweight, 110 lb weight, cardstock. A clear plastic front cover over a 24 lb weight title page is available at the same price [recommended for full-color title page]. The back cover will include a Top Pun Publishing logo COLORS: Full-color printing is available at the same price; though note that while black ink is indelible, color inks may smear with damp fingers or if exposed to water. MANUSCRIPT FORMAT: Electronic Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat compatible file format with 1" margins; page numbers may extend to 0.6" for the bottom margin. Format compatible with double-sided printing where first page begins on right side [i.e., may want to include blank pages to maintain chapter start on right side] EDITING: None, printed as submitted PRICE PER BOOK: $0.05 per page of manuscript PLUS $2.00 for binding and covers [e.g., a 50 page manuscript would be $4.50 per book (50 X $0.05 + $2)]; must add sales tax of 7.25% MINIMUM ORDER: 10 books QUANTITY DISCOUNTS: 5% for 25 books, 10% for 50 books, 15% for 100+ books PAYMENT: Cash, Check, PayPal (can pay with debit/credit card though PayPal and you don't need to have a PayPal account) TURNAROUND TIME: Typically a few business days DELIVERY: Pick-up only
For more info: Contact Top Pun
Short or medium length poems published on a single page can be an easy, accessible, and inexpensive way to get your work out. I offer an assortment of colored borders to frame your work. You can select my assortment of 186 different colorful art borders which can make each printed poem a unique product and work of art. If you have a single favorite border, you can choose that one. Similarly, you can select either your favorite one or the full assortment of my 15 solid color borders to frame your work. You can print one poem with multiple borders. You can printed unlimited poems with multiple borders. For example, if you order 50 pages with 10 submitted poems, you will get 5 pages of each poem. I offer three different ways to publish single pages: laminated, cardstock, or bright white paper: LAMINATED SHEETS Laminated poetry sheets are an inexpensive and durable option. 3 mil laminated sheets will hold up well to normal handling and make nice mini-posters. Minimum Order: 25 sheets, with your choice of border (or no border at all) Price: $1.20 per sheet for 25-49; $1 per sheet for 50-99; $0.75 per sheet for 100+ Suggested Retail: $3 each or 5 for $10 CARDSTOCK Heavyweight cardstock (110#) is a less expensive option than laminated sheets. Edges are susceptible to becoming "dog-eared," and need more gentle handling than than laminated sheets. Cardstock sheets can make for inexpensive mini-posters.
Minimum Order: 50 sheets, with your choice of border (or no border at all) Price: $0.50 per sheet for 50-99; $0.37 per sheet for 100+ Suggested Retail: $2 each or 5 for $5 BRIGHT WHITE PAPER This option is intended for use in 8-1/2"X11" frames. Simple frames are available for $2 each, or $1.50 each for 10 or more. The heavier weight 24# paper is somewhat sturdier than standard paper, if you want to simply sell/distribute inexpensive yet attractive versions of your work. Minimum Order: 100 sheets, with your choice of border (or no border at all) Price: $0.25 per sheet Suggested Retail: Sell with simple frame for $5 each Displaying Your Poems Laminated sheets are durable and can be stored, transported, and displayed in many ways. For both cardstock and plain paper poems, I recommend displaying and storing your single-page poems in a 3-ring binder with clear sheet protectors. You can display poems on each side of the sheet protector for easy viewing. With plain paper, you can store additional copies in-between the displayed copy (up to about half a dozen sheets total in each sheet protector). This allows storage for selling multiple copies. and avoids empty display spaces when a poem is sold. Clear sheet protectors: 25 for $5
Submitting Your Poems
Single-page poems must be submitted in an electronic Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat compatible file format with 1.5" margins. You can use as many poems as you like per order. If you submit more than one poem, the quantity of each poem will be the total number of sheets ordered divided by the number of poems. For example, if you submit 10 poems with an order of 100 sheets, you will get 10 copies of each poem.
For more info: Contact Top Pun
PAYMENT: Cash, Check, PayPal (can pay with debit/credit card though PayPal and you don't need to have a PayPal account) TURNAROUND TIME: Typically a few business days DELIVERY: Pick-up only
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