Why you as a writer should demand recycled paper printing.

1 – You will save trees. A lot of them.

Did you know that 80%+ of all the presses still manufacture books with virgin pulp? Yes, that’s right. By publishing your book normally, you are helping global warming escalate and motivating presses to keep on ordering the cut down of trees, for no good reason.

2- Readers adore recycled paper.

Forget the plain white pages and bring some texture to paperbacks. Recycled paper, unlike virgin pulp, has a very attractive texture that heightens the letters of the book, helping to make the story even more enticing.

3- You will be sending a message.

If readers notice that your books are only printed by recycled paper, unlike other writers, you will distinguish yourself from the crowd by showing your reader that you indeed care about the environment.

4- You’ll cut costs and add flavor to your story.

They are cheaper overall, and they will “get old” faster, and you know that there isn’t a more powerful combination than the smell of old books, ink and coffee when it comes to reading.

5- You can publish digital only.

If there is no press that wants to print your book with recycled paper, well, publish digital only. Or create your own press, find out how here: “To Ceos and other dummies”.

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