Mixam book printing: How to self publish a book
As someone who’s always dreamed of sharing my writing with the world, I used to feel overwhelmed by the logistics of printing and distributing a physical book. That changed when I tried Mixam’s PrintLink—a print-on-demand service that turned my “someday” project into a reality overnight. Let me walk you through why this tool is a game-changer for aspiring authors and creators.
No Upfront Costs, Zero Risk
Gone are the days of paying hundreds upfront to print copies you might never sell. With PrintLink, I approved my book’s design, hit “publish,” and immediately started sharing my work. No physical proof copy required—Mixam handles printing only when orders come in. For someone like me, juggling a day job and creative projects, this risk-free model meant I could finally take the leap without financial stress.
Tweak Your Book in Real Time
I’ll admit: I’m a perfectionist. After launching, I realized my paperback’s cover felt flimsy. With PrintLink, I switched to a heavier paper stock myself in seconds—no waiting for customer service approvals. The only exceptions are changes affecting the spine (like page count), which Mixam’s experts review to ensure quality. This flexibility let me refine my book iteratively while keeping sales active.
Your Link Never Expires
When I updated my book’s interior formatting, I panicked—would my existing marketing links break? Nope. PrintLink provides a permanent URL, so all my social media posts, newsletters, and QR codes kept working seamlessly. Every revision automatically reflects on the same page, making it easy to keep my audience engaged without tech headaches.
Convert Past Projects Into Passive Income
Here’s my favourite hack: I had a poetry zine I’d printed years ago. Instead of starting from scratch, I converted that old order into a PrintLink publication. Just a few clicks in the “Orders” tab, and it was live for sale. Now, that forgotten project earns me royalties—a nostalgic bonus to my new work.
Step-by-Step Simplicity
Setting up took less time than brewing coffee:
Instant Pricing: Entered my book’s specs (size, pages, paper type) for a real-time quote.
Upload Artwork: Added my cover and interior files—Mixam’s templates made formatting foolproof.
Customize Sales Page: Wrote a blurb, added an author bio, and even enabled a preview feature.
Pricing Freedom: Chose a fixed markup (I added 20% profit) or let buyers pay production cost.
Share & Earn: Copied my unique link to Instagram, my blog, and a local bookstore’s website.
Why This Works for Creators
- No Inventory: Mixam prints and ships globally—I never touch a physical book.
- Transparent Profit: Earn 100% of your markup. My first sale covered my morning latte; by week two, I’d paid my phone bill.
- Creative Control: From foil-stamped covers to recycled paper, options felt professional yet personal.
Final Thoughts
Self-publishing once felt like climbing a mountain. With PrintLink, it’s more like pressing an elevator button. Whether you’re a novelist, poet, or comic artist, Mixam removes the barriers between your creativity and your audience.
Ready to try? Visit Mixam and turn your draft into a sellable book before lunchtime. Trust me—if I can do it between Zoom meetings, so can you.
Till next time
