Distribution

Help - I am in the distribution dilemma phase. I am trying to find a reputable distributor who can get my book out to all the major wholesalers etc. etc. etc.

I have one book - this is the first time for me doing this. The book is called Entrepreneur YOU - you can see it on my website www.uconnectsite.com.

Great book (I might be a little partial).

I tried ipgbook.com - got turned down - not sure why, but it was quick - within 10 minutes - so I think my lack of experience has shown through here.

I also have emails into:

Publishers Group West

National Book Network

Consortium - said I'm too small

Midpointtrade

Bookmasters is willing to do something - which is a start. I am sooo tempted to just go with Bookmasters. Looks like 18% for distribution. But does anyone know does that include going out to Ingram, Book & Taylor etc. etc.? or is that an additional marketing packet which is around $4,000???

Help spending days on this thing and still stuck! Appreciate any insight!

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Permalink Reply by Deborah McCarragher on June 28, 2011 at 6:31pm

Holly,

I decided to use Book Clearing House Distributors in New York. Their website is http://www.bookch.com/ .

I don't recall the percentage they keep off the top of my head - but it was reasonable. I pay a $50 fee per year to keep my account active. I actually ship my books to them. They feed them into the Ingram/Spring Arbor system for Christian bookstores and all major retailers.

In other words, my book can be ordered at any brick & mortar store. Like most distributors - they do nothing for promotion other than a once in a while "group" advertising opportunity in a catalog or coop block ad.

Just something to think about. Blessings,

Deborah McCarragher

author of Mission Possible

http://www.Godmissionpossible.blogspot.com

Permalink Reply by Amanda Dowdy on July 5, 2011 at 8:48am

Hi Holly,

Yes, the Bookmasters agreement does include Ingram, B&T, B&N, Books-a-million, and many wholesalers and retailers. It also includes libraries, independents, and online retailers. The marketing packets are different, but are still really beneficial, and I recommend them.

I actually do some work for Bookmasters and have worked there full-time as well, so if you have any questions, I'd be happy to help answer. Best wishes on your project!

Amanda

Permalink Reply by Carolyn Starks on March 16, 2012 at 9:30am

Hi Holly,

You can email me and I can tell you what I did, and how I feel about it. We are with a distributor since October. Bookmasters takes everybody, and others, like IPG and Greenleaf, are selective.