Frequently Asked Questions

To provide a customized quote for printing your book, we do require information on the five items listed below.

1. 1. Page Count: The number of pages in a given title directly affects the amount of printing paper required, and therefore, the cost of printing. A larger page count results in a higher cost of printing.
2. 2. Quantity: While offset printing of a large quantity of your book may be costly in general, it is more economical per unit than printing a smaller quantity. For example, the cost of printing 1,000 copies of a 150 - page book may be Ksh 120 per unit, while the same book may cost Ksh 600 per unit when printed as 100 copies.
3. 3. Book Size: Different clients may have varying preferences for book size and type. A5 is the most common size, while A4 is popular for educational books. Other sizes, such as A6, B5, and A3, may also be available.
4. 4. Color: The two most common types of books in terms of color are full color and black and white. It is evident that full color books are more expensive to print than black and white books.
5. 5. Manuscript Condition: Manuscripts that are received in a raw format, meaning they have not undergone proofreading, editing, or layout, will require to go though our Preliminary Services Stage. This stage is separately priced and helps impart a professional appearance and feel to the book.

At Excellencess Publishers, we specialize in offset printing, which is well - suited for large scale printing projects. Our minimum order quantity(MOQ) is 250 copies, as printing lesser quantities results in a higher cost per unit for the client. To ensure economic sustainability for the client in the sales process, we recommend printing. a minimum of 500 copies, subject to the client's financial capabilities.

We do not engage in direct marketing of books on behalf of clients. However, we have extensive experience and knowledge of the book market, having assisted numerous clients in the publication of hundreds of thousands of books over the years. Our clients benefit from this experience through our willingness to share market insights and provide advice on successful social marketing strategies and book launch procedures.

In the event that the book is ready for printing, the typical timeline for printing, publishing, and delivery to the client is 14 days. If the manuscript requires Preliminary services, the process will take an additional 14 days for a standard book below 180 pages. Bigger books may take longer depending on the size. After this, the client will receive a dummy copy for review and verification. Once the final appearance and design of the book is agreed upon, it can proceed to the printing stage.