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Why should I sign Up for Xlibris’ Returnability Program?
We have learned that having your books returnable is extremely important to bookstores. Returnability reduces the risk to the bookstore because they can return the book if it doesn’t sell. Bookstores typically use a consignment approach to managing inventory. That means they can order books, even best sellers from well known authors, but have the privilege to return them to wholesalers for refunds.
Why is it important to be listed as returnable with Ingram Book Company?
Ingram Book Company is recognized as the leading book wholesaler in the publishing industry. They ship to almost every bookstore, library and chain in the United States. Most bookstores purchase hundreds of books weekly covering every genre from Ingram. It’s a matter of convenience to them. When the book is listed returnable at Ingram, the book status is fed into most chains through their system interfaces. For example, most books sold through Amazon are shipped to their locations from Ingram warehouses.
When I select the returnability program, how long will it take for my book to be listed as returnable with the wholesalers?
The process to make a book fully returnable via the wholesalers takes 30 to 45 days. The beginning of your coverage only begins when it is listed as returnable at Ingram. This process will begin once your book is available for sale.
Is the subscription mandatory?
No, not at all. Xlibris offers this as a value added optional service for authors committed to marketing their book. We appreciate your selection of Xlibris to assist publishing your book.
Is the subscription included in the publishing packages?
The Bookstore Returnability Program will be included in the Platinum service. It is available as an Add-On service for authors who publish under any other package.
I have a hardback edition of my book. Do I have to spend $699 / year, per ISBN?
No, the subscription price fee is $699 for 12 months for your first ISBN and $199 for a subsequent ISBN for the same title. If you have another title published with Xlibris, it would be subject to a separate fee and contract.
If I purchase this program, how long will my book be listed as returnable?
The initial period is 1 year, for $699 once listed at Ingram. If you want to opt in to the program for more than one year, you can choose the 24-month rate of $999 or the 36-month rate of only $1299.
My book was published last year. Is this program available to me?
The potential for you to sell more books with the support of this program is applicable for all titles regardless of date published. The only exception is if you really feel that you have sold your book to its maximum potential. If so, then this program is not for you.
Will my royalties be affected?
Xlibris sees this as a value added service. To further enhance our commitment to authors, there will be no change in our royalty program.
Why is Xlibris providing this service?
Being one of the leaders in publishing, we are striving to sustain our competitive position. Not only is the industry growing, our authors have given us feedback that returnability is necessary for them to enhance placements in bookstores and makes it easier to conduct more book signings. We want to continue to grow and to help our authors as much as possible. The Bookstore Returnability program enables us to cater to our author’s needs while continuing to grow and improve as a company.
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