What to Know Before You Order Your Book

What to Expect When You Order

1. Finish your cookbook
 Add your recipes, photos, stories, and personal touches.

2. Preview and proofread
 Preview your recipes and cookbook as a PDF and make any corrections before ordering.

3. Place your print order
 When you're happy with your cookbook, submit it for printing.

4. Your cookbook is printed and shipped
 Your finished cookbook will be professionally printed and shipped to you, typically within 5–15 days.

Creating is free. Printing is up to you.
 You can take your time building your cookbook and order a printed copy when you're ready.

Book Sizes and Formats

Your professionally printed cookbook comes in the following format options:

  • 8.5" × 11" coil-bound cookbook
  • 8.5" x 11" hardcover cookbook
  • 11" x 8.5" hardcover cookbook
  • 6" x 9" paperback cookbook

Every book option comes with the following premium features to give you a professional quality cookbook:

  • Premium Color
  • Coated Paper (80#)
  • Glossy Cover

Book Covers Front & Back

Make the cover your own! Upload a photo you've taken, create your own cover design, or choose an image that represents your cookbook. This is the time to be creative!

The cover and back pages are 8.5" x 11" with the exception of the paperback size which is 6" x 9". If your image is smaller than the book size, it will be centered on the cover and back.

Photo Guidelines & Specs

Cover and Back Photos: JPEG or PNG photos only. The suggested size is 2550 × 3300 pixels, and 8.5” × 11” at 300 dpi. Smaller sized images will automatically be centered on the page and print with white space around them.

Introdiction pages, Contributor page Photo page, and Recipe pages: JPEG and PNG photos, must be 3 MB or less.

Pricing

The price depends on the type of book ordered and the number of pages.

  • Coil bound book (8.5" x 11"): $12.99 + $0.40 pp
  • Paperback book (6" x 9"): $5.99 + $.35 pp
  • Hardcover portrait book (8.5" x 11"): $26.90 + $.40 pp
  • Hardcover landscape book (11" x 8.5"): $26.90 + $.40 pp

Note: There is a 32 page minimum to create a cookbook, this includes the introduction, contributor and photo pages. There is no additional charge for photos, they are included in all book packages.

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When Will I Receive My Cookbook?

Once you place your order, printing and shipping typically takes 5–15 days.

If you eventually know that printing usually takes 1-2 business days and shipping takes 5-15 days depending on your location and local delivery.