Our Standard Features

At Grace Press…

…we aren’t just a book publisher. We are your partner and publishing advocate, always striving to provide you with success and the best publishing experience possible. Take a look at some of our Remarkables listed below. It’s more than just a book, it’s a journey.

Author Interview

Each of our Author will get a personalized 30 minute consultation call with us. We work directly with you to help your book move seamlessly through the publishing process.

Global Distribution Network (Print & eBook)

Your book can be made available, based on your needs, at virtually all major retailers on the web including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Chapters-Indigo, Audible, 10,000+ libraries and others.

Author Retains Control

You keep all rights to your book, at all times. You control the content and design of your book.

Flexible Pricing Options

You set the price of your book. Choose the minimum suggested retail price, or set the price higher, providing you additional royalty on the value added.

Special Author Pricing

You’ll receive FREE copies of your book in all our publishing packages. You will be able to purchase copies with a 50% discount off the first order and 40% off each additional order. On orders of 250 or more (to one physical location).

Custom Publishing is Standard

You have a choice of allowing our production department to design the interior of your book based on your specs, or you may send us a camera-ready layout of your interior.

Liberal Image Policy

At a very low rate you can include numerous images embedded in the book file, B&W or color. Images can be of all quality and condition. It is required that we review all images you send us to determine if there will be any additional charges.

A Premium-Level Custom Cover

Your book will have a professionally designed front and back cover with your direct input. We do not use templates. This service alone often costs thousands of dollars at other publishers.

ISBN Assignments

We register your book with Bowker (Books in Print), the exclusive U.S. ISBN and SAN Agency. At no additional charge we will assign a separate ISBN number to all versions of your book published by us (hardcover, paperback, color, eBook).

Initial Forty Corrections Included

These changes are included at no additional charge for your first proof book.

Hard-copy Proof Books

Actual hard-copy proofs can be sent to you for a minimal charge , with color cover and B&W interior pages. (for print books only after your initial digital proof).

Amazon Advantage Program

Using this program for publishers, we can insure Amazon’s ability to stock copies of your book. Amazon is the largest bookstore in the world. We can deliver our books directly to Amazon warehouses.

Our publishing process starts with quality printing

Once ordered, your book will be printed on-demand using the latest digital printing technology available. Your book’s interior will be produced in full-color or black and white, depending upon the option you have selected. All book covers are printed in full-color on cover stock and finished with a protective laminate-coating.

What you can expect:

  • Covers are printed on 10pt stock in full-color and laminated for durability.
  • Our books are library-quality.
  • Professional trade paperback binding ensures a book to be proud of.
  • Books are printed to meet demand, so you benefit from inventory freedom.

Black and White Books

  • 60# White or 60# Cream Paper
  • Full-color laminated covers, Matte or Glossy finish
  • 12 industry-standard trim sizes
  • 2 custom trim sizes or choose your own size

Full-Color Books

  • Four-color printing process
  • 60# White Paper
  • Full-color laminated covers, Matte or Glossy finish
  • 7 industry-standard trim sizes
  • 10 custom trim sizes or choose your own size

Choose a Trim Size

You can select from a variety of standard and custom trim sizes, but you’ll need to select one of the industry-standard sizes below to be eligible to sell your book through Expanded Distribution channels.

Important: Books with cream paper must be one of the following trim sizes: 5″ x 8″, 5.25″ x 8″, 5.5″ x 8.5″, or 6″ x 9″ in order to enroll in Expanded Distribution.

Black and White Books

Trim Size White Paper
Page Count
Cream Paper
Page Count
Industry Standard
5 x 8 inches
12.7 x 20.32 centimeters
24 – 828 24 – 740
5.06 x 7.81 inches
12.9 x 19.8 centimeters
24 – 828 24 – 740
5.25 x 8 inches
13.335 x 20.32 centimeters
24 – 828 24 – 740
5.5 x 8.5 inches
13.97 x 21.59 centimeters
24 – 828 24 – 740
6 x 9 inches
15.24 x 22.86 centimeters
24 – 828 24 – 740
6.14 x 9.21 inches
15.6 x 23.4 centimeters
24 – 828 24 – 740
6.69 x 9.61 inches
17 x 24.4 centimeters
24 – 828 24 – 740
7 x 10 inches
17.78 x 25.4 centimeters
24 – 828 24 – 740
7.44 x 9.69 inches
18.9 x 24.6 centimeters
24 – 828 24 – 740
7.5 x 9.25 inches
19.1 x 23.5 centimeters
24 – 828 24 – 740
8 x 10 inches
20.32 x 25.4 centimeters
24 – 440 24 – 400
8.25 x 6 inches
20.955 x 15.24 centimeters
24 – 220 24 – 200
8.25 x 8.25 inches
20.955 x 20.955 centimeters
24 – 220 24 – 200
8.5 x 8.5 inches
21.59 x 21.59 centimeters
24 – 630 24 – 570
8.5 x 11 inches
21.59 x 27.94 centimeters
24 – 630 24 – 570

Want to create your own custom trim size?

“Enter my own size” trim sizes can be sold on Amazon.com and your eStore, but are ineligible for the Bookstores and Online Retailers channel within Expanded Distribution.

Full-Color Books

Trim Size White Paper
Page Count
Industry Standard
5 x 8 inches
12.7 x 20.32 centimeters
24 – 480
5.06 x 7.81 inches
12.9 x 19.8 centimeters
24 – 480
5.25 x 8 inches
13.335 x 20.32 centimeters
24 – 480
5.5 x 8.5 inches
13.97 x 21.59 centimeters
24 – 480
6 x 9 inches
15.24 x 22.86 centimeters
24 – 480
6.14 x 9.21 inches
15.6 x 23.4 centimeters
24 – 480
6.69 x 9.61 inches
17 x 24.4 centimeters
24 – 480
7 x 10 inches
17.78 x 25.4 centimeters
24 – 480
7.44 x 9.69 inches
18.9 x 24.6 centimeters
24 – 480
7.5 x 9.25 inches
19.1 x 23.5 centimeters
24 – 480
8 x 10 inches
20.32 x 25.4 centimeters
24 – 480
8.25 x 6 inches
20.955 x 15.24 centimeters
24 – 212
8.25 x 8.25 inches
20.955 x 20.955 centimeters
24 – 212
8.5 x 8.5 inches
21.59 x 21.59 centimeters
24 – 480
8.5 x 11 inches
21.59 x 27.94 centimeters
24 – 480