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Professionally printed copies, delivered to you.
For local authors who want physical copies of their book in hand. Send your print-ready file, choose your specs, and we print and ship the copies straight to you.
We hold no stock, the copies are yours.
Low-friction by design
How local print works
This is print brokerage, not publishing, a simple, direct path from your file to printed books in your hands.
Send your file
Send us your print-ready file, or, if it isn't ready, we can prepare and design it first. Interior and cover, set to spec.
Choose quantity & specs
Pick your trim size, binding, interior, paper, page count and quantity in the Spec Collector below. We reply with an accurate quote.
We print & ship
We produce your copies and ship them to you. OW holds no stock, every copy printed is yours, delivered to your door.
Not print-ready yet?
No problem, we can format the interior and design the cover first, then print. That's our Self-Publishing production work, applied to your local print run.
Know your options
Your print specs, explained
Not sure what to choose? Here's what each option means, so you can fill the Spec Collector with confidence. Unsure on any of them? Pick "advise me" and we'll guide you.
Trim size
The finished page size
6 × 9 in suits most novels and non-fiction; 5.5 × 8.5 in is a compact, pocketable size; 8.5 × 11 in works for workbooks and children's books.
Binding
Paperback or hardcover
Paperback (softcover) is affordable and the most common choice. Hardcover is premium, durable and gift-worthy, ideal for special editions.
Cover finish
Matte or gloss
Matte is soft, modern and resists fingerprints. Gloss is shiny and makes colours pop, great for vivid, image-led covers.
Interior
Black & white or colour
Black & white is best (and most affordable) for text-heavy books. Full colour suits illustrated, children's or photo books, and costs more per page.
Paper stock
White, cream or groundwood
White is crisp and bright, good for colour. Cream is warm and easy on the eyes, a classic for novels. Groundwood is lightweight and economical.
Page count & quantity
Thickness & run size
More pages means a thicker spine and can affect binding choices. And the more copies you print, the lower the cost usually works out per book.
Book Spec Collector
Tell us your specs, get a quote
Choose your book's specifications and hit send. Your full brief comes straight to us, and we'll reply with an accurate quote.
Thanks, we've received your specs
We'll review your brief and send you an accurate quote shortly. Prefer to talk it through? Reach us on WhatsApp.
Good questions
Local print FAQ
Do I keep the books and my rights?
Yes, completely. OW holds no stock, so every copy we print is yours, delivered to you. You keep 100% of your rights; this is a printing service, not a publishing-rights arrangement.
Does my file need to be print-ready?
Ideally, yes, a print-ready PDF with the correct trim size, bleed and margins prints fastest. If your file isn't ready, no problem: we can format the interior and design the cover first, then print. See production & design →
How many copies can I order?
Whether you need a short run or a large batch, tell us the quantity in the Spec Collector and we'll quote it. As a rule, the more copies you print, the lower the cost per book, we'll advise the most cost-effective option for your goal.
How long does printing and delivery take?
It depends on your quantity, specs and delivery location. We confirm a clear turnaround and shipping timeline together with your quote, so you know exactly what to expect before you commit.
Where do you deliver?
We currently print and deliver within Oyo, Osun, Kwara and Lagos States. Tell us your exact delivery location in the Spec Collector and we'll include shipping in your quote.
How is pricing worked out?
Print pricing is quote-based, because the cost depends on your exact specs, quantity and delivery, a fixed price list would be misleading. There's no warehousing markup: you pay for printing and delivery, and the copies are yours. Live pricing will be added here after launch.
Prefer to talk?
Message us directly about your print run
Local authors often prefer a quick chat. Send us a message and we'll walk you through specs, quantities and delivery.