What is Author Direct
You Sell. We Print & Ship.
We handle the printing and shipping so you can focus on writing, selling, and connecting with your readers.
- Your sales are yours—no royalties, no account fees.
- Control—you write it, you own it; we print and ship it.
- All genres welcome—no restrictions.
- Big or small—from chapter books to 1,000-page volumes.
- Any quantity you need—shipped to you, your event, your readers.
What Makes Us Different
Different by Design.
- Personal Support: Real people, real help – yes, we actually answer the phone.
- Flexible Options: Print what you need, when you need it—your schedule, your way.
- Scalable Services: Whether shipping to you or straight to your readers, our solutions grow with you.
- Creative Freedom: Your story, your rules. Any genre, any size.
Hear Directly From Our Authors
"What I appreciate most about Elanders is their reliability. They handle everything seamlessly without me having to micromanage the process. My customers consistently receive their book orders quickly, and the quality is outstanding! It gives me complete peace of mind knowing I don't have to worry about any aspect of the printing and fulfillment."
"The customer service aspect is phenomenal to help us achieve the best quality printed book we can get from anywhere. Whether online or in person, I've enjoyed dealing with the people behind the product as much as the final book in hand!"
"We’ve been incredibly impressed with Elanders. Their team is responsive, reliable, and consistently delivers outstanding results, even under tight deadlines. They’ve gone above and beyond to help us bring our projects to life. Highly recommended!"
Why Choose Us?
100+
Years of Expertise
Printing since 1908, trusted worldwide, now partnering with independent authors and small publishers across the USA.
Global Reach
As a $1.4B global company, we provide authors with big-business reliability and small-press care, combining worldwide scale with personal service.
Author Support
Real people, real support. Whether by phone, email, or in person, we’re here to help whenever you need us.
Ready to print your story your way?
Whether it’s your first book or your next big launch, we make self-publishing and book fulfillment simple, personal, and reliable.