Where can you go to get a book published for cheap or free?

Answer 1

I would take your writings, and edit them for grammatical errors first. Make sure to always proofread! Spell-check is not enough. I would also design a cover. You can just do so in photoshop, but adding a photo and some text. Make sure the sizing is correct. You'd do the back cover and front cover in one document. If you're publishing the book on 8.5 x 11 paper, the cover has to be 17" x 11". (WIDTH X HEIGHT)

Then, save the file on a CD or USB Key and bring it to your local printing centre or publishing center. They will take your file and print it out, just like you would a report for school.

The only difference here, is that you have the choice of what types of paper to print the book on. Simple computer paper will not do the trick. Pick a thicker type of paper for the contents of the book. Then print your cover page on an even thicker paper type (or stock as they call it in the industry). Ask them for the types of binding they have to offer. Binding refers to the way they put a book or report together. You can get them to staple it together, put coil binding (this is your best bet. It is cheap, durable and looks clean) or other types. http://www.nowastepublishing.com/assets/coil-binding.jpg