SELLING YOUR BOOK TO PAGE ONE

While personal computers and desktop publishing software have certainly made it easier to self-publish, the resulting increase in the number of books published each year has created a real challenge for bookstores. We simply do not have space to stock every title that is presented even from the largest publishers. 

Acceptance of a book into our inventory depends on a number of factors. Key requirements include:

* An ISBN number.
* Distribution by a major distributor which will accept returns. Non-returnable books will not be accepted. Almost all bookstores throughout the country have accounts with Ingram and with Baker & Taylor. If your book is available through either and is returnable, that will increase your chances of having it appear in a bookstore. We do not stock print on demand books.
* No minimum order requirements. 
* Retail price that's in line with similar books published by major publishers.
* Standard trade discount of at least 40%.
* Professional printing and binding with a professional looking cover and interior. No spiral bindings.
* Subject matter that our buyers believe will sell here.

If you are a local author and if Ingram or Baker & Taylor carries your book and you'd like to send us some information, you can send an email to smallpressbuyer@ page1book.com or a letter to Small Press Buyer, Page One Bookstore, 11018 Montgomery NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. All information will be forwarded to the appropriate buyer. Be sure to include pertinent information about the author, title, ISBN, publisher, and retail price.

If you would like to drop off or send us an examination copy, which will not be returned to you, our staff will make a decision as to whether your book meets our sales needs and will be in touch with you only if we decide to buy it directly from you. 

CONSIGNMENT

Another way you can sell your books at Page One, especially if they are not stocked through Ingram or Baker & Taylor, is through consignment. Through consignment you can promote your books locally and sell them at Page One without having to deal with major publishers or distributors. We ask that you print out and fill in our consignment form and bring it back to us along with copies of your book. For more information, see the consignment form.

Consignment Form (right click and save to your computer)


EVENTS FOR SELF-PUBLISHED AUTHORS

We would encourage all self-published authors to meet at Page One's Self-Publishing Fair, which takes place on the first Saturday of every month in the Page One Cafe from 3 to 5 p. m. It's an opportunity to network and promote and learn from other self-published authors. You can invite your friends to meet you in our cafe. Then you can sign and sell your book directly to them. Call 294-2026 x3070 for more information.

WEBSITES

There are a number of websites with good information for authors. 
Ingram:  http://www.ingrambook.com/new/publishers.asp
Baker & Taylor:  http://www.btol.com/supplier_info.cfm
National Book Network:  http://www.nbnbooks.com/
BookWorld Services:  http://www.bookworld.com/
Consortium Book Sales:  http://www.cbsd.com/
Publishers Group West:  http://www.pgw.com/home/
Independent Publishers Group:  http://www.ipgbook.com/

And finally, Literary Market Place which lists all kinds of resources from printers to distributors. http://www.literarymarketplace.com/lmp/us/index_us.asp