Short run booklet printing
Our short run booklet printing makes stapled, full-color booklets from 10 copies, in 8.5 x 11 or 5.5 x 8.5. Each one has 8, 12 or 16 pages including the cover, and you approve a proof of your exact file before anything prints.
Two sizes
| Letter booklet | Half letter booklet | |
|---|---|---|
| Finished size | 8.5 x 11 in | 5.5 x 8.5 in |
| Pages | 8, 12 or 16, including the cover | 8, 12 or 16, including the cover |
| Paper | 70 lb uncoated text throughout | 70 lb uncoated text throughout |
| Full color on every page, full bleed | Full color on every page, full bleed | |
| Binding | Saddle-stitched, two staples | Saddle-stitched, two staples |
| Suits | Programs, session handouts, short guides | Pocket guides, study guides, retreat schedules |
| Price | from $99 for 10 copies | from $79 for 10 copies |
Letter color booklet, 8.5 x 11 infrom $99 for 10 copies
Small color booklet, 5.5 x 8.5 infrom $79 for 10 copies
Letter booklet, 8.5 x 11
| Copies | Total | Each |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $99 | $9.90 |
| 25 | $169 | $6.76 |
| 50 | $249 | $4.98 |
| 100 | $399 | $3.99 |
Half letter booklet, 5.5 x 8.5
| Copies | Total | Each |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $79 | $7.90 |
| 25 | $119 | $4.76 |
| 50 | $169 | $3.38 |
| 100 | $279 | $2.79 |
The price is the same for 8, 12 or 16 pages. Order any whole quantity from 10 to 100, priced in proportion between tiers. Boxes are included and postage is at cost; the price calculator shows your delivered total.
Why 8, 12 or 16 pages
A stapled booklet is made of sheets folded in half, and each sheet carries 4 pages. So the page count must be a multiple of 4, counting the front and back covers.
| Pages in your file | Sheets | Inside pages between the covers |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2 | 6 |
| 12 | 3 | 10 |
| 16 | 4 | 14 |
Content runs 10 pages? Add two useful pages, such as notes or contacts, to reach 12. Need more than 16 pages? See our coil-bound workbooks, which hold up to 48 interior pages.
File setup
- Send one PDF of single pages in reading order: the front cover first, the back cover last.
- If anything touches the edge, add bleed: 8.75 x 11.25 in pages for the letter booklet, 5.75 x 8.75 in for the half letter.
- Keep text and logos 0.25 in inside the trim.
- Do not set up spreads or printer's pairs; we arrange the pages for folding.
- Embed your fonts and export a PDF.
Word templates with the cover on page 1: Booklet template, 8.5 x 11 in (Word) (DOCX) and Booklet template, 5.5 x 8.5 in (Word) (DOCX). Print guides for design apps: Print guide: letter booklet (PDF) and Print guide: small booklet (PDF).
What people print as booklets
- Programs for services, ceremonies, banquets and performances.
- Session handouts with key slides, takeaways and a notes page.
- Small-group study guides for a short series. See small group study guides.
- Pocket guides and welcome guides for visitors, volunteers or new members.
- Retreat schedules with a map and reflection questions. See retreat workbooks.
How it works
- Choose the size and quantity, enter your ZIP code, and upload your PDF.
- We check size, page count, bleed, fonts and image resolution.
- You get a digital proof the same business day we receive a complete file. Approve it or ask for one round of changes.
- Production takes 1 to 3 business days after approval and payment, then we ship by USPS Ground Advantage to one address.
Questions
Can I order 10 booklets?
Is the cover heavier paper?
My booklet has 20 pages. What now?
Do you print booklets in black and white?
Printed and shipped by Charlotte Print in Charlotte, North Carolina.