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We make it easy to print your own self‑help book. Whether you’re an aspiring author or an established coach, our custom book printing services help you transform your ideas into a polished, professional book.
With a transparent book printing price structure, you can plan your project on any budget. For over 50 years, our team of skilled designers, technicians, and book‑production specialists has helped authors create high‑quality, custom‑printed books that stand out on the shelf.
In seconds have your book price for a softcover, hardcover, or spiral bound self-help book. Using the tool below, enter your book’s specifications to see what it costs to print your book using Gorham Printing’s standard quality paper and cover options. Click 'Order Books' to choose additional paper choices or add premium customization options.
Short‑run book printing is one of the most effective ways for self‑publishing authors to stay in control of their projects. When you print your book with us, you retain 100% of your publishing rights and keep 100% of your sales profits—a major advantage over traditional publishing models.
A professional cover and clean interior layout are essential for selling more copies. Our team offers expert book design services, including custom covers and polished page layouts that elevate your book’s credibility and market appeal. Explore our design portfolio to see examples of high‑quality custom book printing.
Located in the Pacific Northwest, Gorham Printing is a family‑owned short‑run book printer serving coaches, speakers, wellness experts, and self‑help authors nationwide. We specialize in self‑help book printing, delivering crisp text, vibrant covers, durable materials, and professional layouts that bring your insights, strategies, and personal growth stories to life.
Why authors print their books with Gorham Printing:
Gorham Printing has been producing premium, custom books in the Pacific Northwest for over fifty years, and that same craftsmanship defines our self‑help book printing services. From personal development guides to polished, publication‑ready coaching manuals, we ensure every project is built with crisp printing, durable materials, and professional layouts that showcase your message at its best.
The most popular self‑help book printing specifications are designed to balance affordability, durability, and professional presentation. These choices give coaches, speakers, wellness experts, and independent authors a polished, bookstore‑quality self‑help book that feels great in the hand and showcases your message with clarity. For authors seeking a more premium or gift‑worthy edition, upgrades like heavier paper stocks, specialty cover finishes, or hardcover binding offer even more ways to elevate the final product.
Because self‑help books are often shared with clients, used in workshops, or sold at events, authors typically choose specs that maximize durability, readability, and long‑term value. Below are some of the most commonly selected options for high‑quality self‑help book printing:
Self‑help book printing costs can vary, but most authors find that the biggest factors are page count, binding style, paper quality, and trim size. Perfect‑bound (softcover) self‑help books are typically the most budget‑friendly option, making them ideal for coaches, speakers, wellness experts, and independent authors publishing short‑run or bulk editions. As soon as you add premium features, such as heavier interior paper, specialty cover finishes, or full‑color pages, the price increases because each upgrade requires additional materials and production steps.
Perfect‑bound softcover books are the most common and affordable format for self‑help authors. This binding style offers a clean, professional look, excellent durability, and a bookstore‑quality feel—ideal for personal development guides, coaching workbooks, and motivational books.
Additional customizations, such as upgraded cover stock, matte or gloss lamination, or premium interior paper, can increase the cost but also enhance the book’s longevity, readability, and overall impact. Review our full list of premium features to see what customization options are available for your chosen binding.
Self‑help books are commonly printed in a 6×9 trim size. Below are a few comparisons that show how pricing can vary when printing a 6×9 self‑help book in different bindings:
Yes. We produce custom self‑help books, motivational guides, coaching workbooks, wellness manuals, and independent personal‑development publications with professional quality and long‑lasting durability.
Absolutely. We specialize in short‑run self‑help book printing in quantities of 25–5000 copies, perfect for coaches, speakers, workshop leaders, wellness practitioners, and independent authors.
Yes. We regularly print high‑volume self‑help books for authors, small presses, training organizations, and personal‑development brands.
We are located in the Pacific Northwest and ship custom‑printed self‑help books nationwide..
We offer softcover (perfect bound), hardcover (case bound), saddle‑stitched, and spiral coil bindings to match your book’s style, durability needs, and budget.
Yes. Black‑and‑white is the most cost‑effective option for text‑heavy self‑help books, while full color is ideal for coaching workbooks, charts, diagrams, and visually guided exercises. Color printing is billed per page, allowing you to control costs by mixing color and black‑and‑white pages.
Yes. We provide high‑quality, long‑lasting interior papers designed for clean text, rich color reproduction, and durability through frequent handling—perfect for self‑help books used in workshops, coaching programs, or long‑term personal reference.
Have questions? Call us to talk with a team member from our Washington office. You’ll always talk to a real person, and we answer in seconds. Plus, you’ll have a dedicated rep working with you through every stage of your print order.
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