CONSIGNMENT FOR THE SELF PUBLISHED AUTHOR
Consignment guidelines 1. We would like to speak with you regarding your work and the best way to market it, however, because we are in a retail environment appointments MUST be made in advance. We will be unable to speak with you without an appointment. Request an appointment by email to [email protected]. 2. Read the following article online So, you wrote a book – now what? 3. Prior to the meeting, please review all information below. 4. Complete and return the attached Consignment Registration Form with the applicable fee (see below).
Consignment policy 1. Self-published books are taken on a consignment basis only until a proven sales record is established. 2. Wholesale and retail costs of the book will be established upon acceptance of the book. Typical mark-up from wholesale is 40 percent. 3. The Bookworm will stock the title for six months, reordering when necessary. 4. Authors MUST link to The Bookworm’s online product listing page from their own web site(s). 5. If the book sells within the allotted six-month time period, payment will be made. 6. If any or all of the initial order does not sell, the author will be notified and the books may be picked up in person at The Bookworm. The returned books also may be shipped via USPS Priority Mail at the author's expense.
What’s included in your $30 consignment fee? 1. The required handling fee for consignment is $30, which includes everything in our Letter Package, and is payable by check, cash or credit card once the book is accepted on consignment. 2. The fee directly covers promotional costs that traditional publishers enjoy at our store. 3. The Bookworm will add your book to our website as a searchable title by hundreds of indie bookstores. 4. The Bookworm will add the title to our “Colorado Books & Authors” webpage. 5. The Bookworm will face-out the book in an appropriate section within the store. 6. For an additional fee, comprehensive consignment package options are available on our website.
Tips for a successful consignment 1. Encourage your friends, family and other contacts to purchase your book at our store or through our web site. 2. Contact local media and mailing lists to let them know that the book is available at The Bookworm. 3. Send out press releases, review copies and other promotional materials to local and regional news agencies. 4. Get involved with book clubs, libraries and other community organizations. 5. Get creative! Greater success comes from a wide array of author-coordinated promotion. 6. See our consignment package options for hosting an event to promote a book that is brand new to our store.
Buyer: Nicole Magistro The Bookworm of Edwards 295 Main Street C101 | Edwards, CO 81632 (970)926-7323 | (970)926-7324 fax [email protected]
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CONSIGNMENT REGISTRATION FORM (all information required)
Title ______ISBN-13 ______Publication Date ______Author 1 Name ______Author 1 Role (circle one) Author, Editor, Contributor, Illustrator, Translator, Introduction By, Afterword By Author 2 Name ______Author 2 Role (circle one) Author, Editor, Contributor, Illustrator, Translator, Introduction By, Afterword By Author 3 Name ______Author 3 Role (circle one) Author, Editor, Contributor, Illustrator, Translator, Introduction By, Afterword By Author contact information (address, phone, email) ______Publisher ______Publisher contact information (address, phone, email) ______Format (circle one) Hardcover, Trade Paperback, Mass Market, Audio CD, Box Set List Price Retail $______Wholesale $______Dimensions Length______Width______Height______Weight______# of pages ______Description ______Distribution information ______List of other retailers stocking the title ______Advertising/marketing undertaken by the author ______Events executed or scheduled ______Website address for author and/or book ______
I have read and understand the Consignment Policy.______(initial here)
Email a high resolution cover image to [email protected]. Go digital! Emailing the above information in a Word (.doc) file will expedite your registration. You are encouraged to include an author biography and praise for the book on a separate sheet. Please include a check for $30 made payable to The Bookworm of Edwards with your registration. Thank you!
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