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Timing:
When should I get a RFQ (Request for Quote)?
Great
question! You’ve been writing for years or at least it seems
like it. At what point do you call and request a print bid? At what
stage do you consider the project “ready” to put numbers to
it? Many printers will have a window that their bid is good for. This
is to protect themselves against fluctuating paper costs. Most print
shops don’t stock a lot of paper. They know that within a day or
so, they can have any paper trucked in for any specific job. This is
also why it’s not wise to call on the third day and change your
quantity. Most shops will let you, but it may change your completion date.
So,
back to the best time to get a print bid: When you are done. Not
while it’s still in final edit, not before the cover is done,
not while you just take another peek at it (Remember:
Perfection is the enemy of Done!)
You’re
welcome to call or email and ask questions. You’re even welcome
to send me a chapter. I’ve had the opportunity to catch things
before they got out of hand and save hours of time. So we welcome the
contact. Let’s hold off getting some actual print numbers until
we know how many pages we’re printing on.
Want
a quick Ballpark (from the hip) quote? http://sunrisebooks.com/ballparkprice.html
Disclaimer: Not
responsible for advice, ideas, suggestions and/or
programs. By
mentioning these programs or any other program, I’m in no way
endorsing these or any other programs for you and/or your project.
Any advice, ideas or suggestions and/or programs mentioned are
considered my opinion only and am considered not liable. Not
responsible for sales or lack of sales of your project.
Brian@SunriseBooks.com
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