Any authors or book writers?

I have several friends that did print on demand. One did it because she didn't want to take the time to really write a quality book, so she didn't do well. Another was in a writing group I was in, she had originally sold her novel as an ebook and did print on demand also. Her novel was very good. I actually have it in print form. She did pretty well with the p.o.d. But she had to do a lot of marketing and promotional things herself. Just research the company to make sure that they will do what they say. And be prepared to do the leg work to sell it.

I've used both, POD and had a book printer. My printed version did much better then the POD one. I think with POD sites one of the main things is there are many people using these sites and your book can be buried and forgotten. There is more marketing involved with POD then having a printed one to have in stores and such. The two sites I have used for POD are Lulu.com and Cafepress. Lulu.com is one of the most well known. They have a base price and you set the amount to earn a profit.

Ii am not but i would love to be one.

Print on Demand is only printing. If you just want to distribute your book to friends and family, this would be find. If you want to sell your book it is all about the marketing aspect. When you choose a publisher you ask them how they will market your book. Example: Will they print a press release? Will they put your book online (like Amazon etc)? Have you tried submitting your book to a publisher that will pay you? Don't give up and research, research, research.