Who is your book distributor? - The Book Marketing Network2024-03-28T16:09:04Zhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/forum/topics/523145:Topic:110145?groupUrl=selfpublishing&commentId=523145%3AComment%3A701512&groupId=523145%3AGroup%3A85897&feed=yes&xn_auth=noEmma, thanks for the heads-up…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2017-04-19:523145:Comment:7015122017-04-19T15:38:23.764ZZhanahttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/Zhana
<p>Emma, thanks for the heads-up about New Shelves. </p>
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<p>Emma, thanks for the heads-up about New Shelves. </p>
<p></p> I wen through Xlibris publish…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2014-03-10:523145:Comment:6179402014-03-10T23:16:37.174ZDormaine Ghttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/DormaineG
<p>I wen through Xlibris publishing company at first and they too wanted a lot of money but you live and learn. Now I use Create Space and could not be happier. I have so much more control over my own work.</p>
<p>I wen through Xlibris publishing company at first and they too wanted a lot of money but you live and learn. Now I use Create Space and could not be happier. I have so much more control over my own work.</p> Have you tired Amy Collins at…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2013-10-12:523145:Comment:5998592013-10-12T02:11:20.971Zemma righthttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/emmaright
<p>Have you tired Amy Collins at New Shelves. I use them. Tell them Emma Right sent you. </p>
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<p>Have you tired Amy Collins at New Shelves. I use them. Tell them Emma Right sent you. </p>
<p>E</p> I use CreateSpace. I have no…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2013-08-09:523145:Comment:5862412013-08-09T01:36:57.038ZTassel Chrystal Elaine Daleyhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/TasselChrystalElaineDaley
<p>I use CreateSpace. I have no problem getting paid.</p>
<p>I use CreateSpace. I have no problem getting paid.</p> I want to thank everyone for…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2009-05-16:523145:Comment:2007362009-05-16T13:32:58.792ZDana Mariehttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/DanaMarie
I want to thank everyone for taking the time to answer my question. Carrie, I do have a barcode on my children's books. I had my books in Barnes & Noble but I can't compete with large publishers. I didn't sell a lot of books there. You compete with a lot of classic children's book that have been around for 50 years. I do much better at independent book stores, gift shops, toy stores, and teacher stores. I also sell to libraries and school libraries. Sammie, I do nave a website…
I want to thank everyone for taking the time to answer my question. Carrie, I do have a barcode on my children's books. I had my books in Barnes & Noble but I can't compete with large publishers. I didn't sell a lot of books there. You compete with a lot of classic children's book that have been around for 50 years. I do much better at independent book stores, gift shops, toy stores, and teacher stores. I also sell to libraries and school libraries. Sammie, I do nave a website <a href="http://www.lehmanpublishing.com">www.lehmanpublishing.com</a>. I do sell books from my website and on amazon.com.<br />
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At this time, I have actually decided not to use a book distibutor (I had a wholesaler). I had a bad experience with one already. I live in Michigan, and have my books in over 50 stores in this state. I did it all by myself! Sure, it's takes a lot of time, but I don't mind. I sell books and I get paid. My books teach children life lessons, so I am pretty passionate about getting that message out. I am really happy with how things are going right now!<br />
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Again, thank you all for answering my question!<br />
Dana Thanks for the thought provok…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2009-05-15:523145:Comment:2006672009-05-15T23:36:26.642ZCarrie Ann Cookhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/CarrieAnnCook
Thanks for the thought provoking question. I see lots of answers - however several appear to think a distributor does different things. What do you want in a distributor. For instance, I see folks talking about theirs getting them in Barns & Noble. Unless they have been placed in several stores, I believe that just having the ISBN (with or without a UPC Code) puts you in their special order database...<br />
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If you are looking for a new place to list your book - especially if it is history or…
Thanks for the thought provoking question. I see lots of answers - however several appear to think a distributor does different things. What do you want in a distributor. For instance, I see folks talking about theirs getting them in Barns & Noble. Unless they have been placed in several stores, I believe that just having the ISBN (with or without a UPC Code) puts you in their special order database...<br />
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If you are looking for a new place to list your book - especially if it is history or genealogy related - my publishing company offers a no fee, 20% commission drop ship program: <a href="http://www.gregathcompany.com/adrelease.html">http://www.gregathcompany.com/adrelease.html</a> - you keep control and don't have to worry about ISBN, barcodes, etc. Right now it's Lulu.com. The'…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2009-04-24:523145:Comment:1954642009-04-24T20:31:51.403ZSamie Fosterhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/SamieFoster
Right now it's Lulu.com. The'r okay but I haven't seen any real results yet. It's cheap but you really have to work hard to get your books out there. They also have a really steep manufactoring cost. But what would really help might be just a web site to post your books at. It's not exactly distributing, but it's better than just letting your books site with around until you know what you want to do with them It's helped me alot. It's free and easy to make site at webs.com. mines at…
Right now it's Lulu.com. The'r okay but I haven't seen any real results yet. It's cheap but you really have to work hard to get your books out there. They also have a really steep manufactoring cost. But what would really help might be just a web site to post your books at. It's not exactly distributing, but it's better than just letting your books site with around until you know what you want to do with them It's helped me alot. It's free and easy to make site at webs.com. mines at <a href="http://www.freewebs.com/lelue/">http://www.freewebs.com/lelue/</a> But there's also lightening source. I have really meaning to check them out, I'm hearing a lot of good things about them. We use Pathway Book Service i…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2009-04-20:523145:Comment:1946452009-04-20T01:39:00.692ZFrancis Hamithttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/FrancisHamit
We use Pathway Book Service in Gilsum, NH. This gets us into Amazon.com, Baker& Taylor and Ingram as well as direct to stores, libraries and consumers who are on their customer list. Their number is 1-800-345-6665. This is not a good choice for POD producers with low margins. If you do limited offset runs, then they can even find you a printer.
We use Pathway Book Service in Gilsum, NH. This gets us into Amazon.com, Baker& Taylor and Ingram as well as direct to stores, libraries and consumers who are on their customer list. Their number is 1-800-345-6665. This is not a good choice for POD producers with low margins. If you do limited offset runs, then they can even find you a printer. I agree with Warren... Lightn…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2009-04-15:523145:Comment:1939362009-04-15T14:24:49.870ZBobby Ozunahttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/BobbyOzuna
I agree with Warren... LightningSouce is the best source to use for your small publishing endeavors. They are a fully qualified distributor, utilizing amazon for an immediate online retail source and they will distribute to any major book store chain, with options on returning books. Please check out their website and their video which explains their distribution, printing and packaging means.<br />
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<b>~Bobby Ozuna</b><a href="http://www.OzunaPub.com">www.Ozunapub.com</a><br />
Host,…
I agree with Warren... LightningSouce is the best source to use for your small publishing endeavors. They are a fully qualified distributor, utilizing amazon for an immediate online retail source and they will distribute to any major book store chain, with options on returning books. Please check out their website and their video which explains their distribution, printing and packaging means.<br />
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<b>~Bobby Ozuna</b><a href="http://www.OzunaPub.com">www.Ozunapub.com</a><br />
Host, <a href="http://artistfirst.com/bobbyozuna.htm">The Soul of Humanity</a>, Internet Radio Show<br />
<a href="http://inotauthor.blogspot.com">"Drawing Stories...With Words"</a> HI! DANA MARIE,
It's me. AND…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2009-04-02:523145:Comment:1902622009-04-02T16:38:42.749ZANDREA BAXCYhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/xn/detail/u_2ygq0fbcjtd9l
HI! DANA MARIE,<br />
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It's me. ANDREA BAXCY, with good news<br />
about getting your books to good distr-<br />
ibutors, in stores, thats sure to sell them<br />
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elliott bay book company,seattle wa<br />
prairie lights books,Iowa city Ia<br />
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Also please check out my site too.<br />
I am also working on an very new<br />
and exciting children's book I<br />
know you and your friends and<br />
family will love.…
HI! DANA MARIE,<br />
<br />
It's me. ANDREA BAXCY, with good news<br />
about getting your books to good distr-<br />
ibutors, in stores, thats sure to sell them<br />
good!<br />
<br />
black oak books, berkeley,ca<br />
elliott bay book company,seattle wa<br />
prairie lights books,Iowa city Ia<br />
<br />
<br />
Also please check out my site too.<br />
I am also working on an very new<br />
and exciting children's book I<br />
know you and your friends and<br />
family will love.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.andreabaxcy@jakaylahpaperbackpublishing.org">www.andreabaxcy@jakaylahpaperbackpublishing.org</a><br />
or email me at ANDREANORWOOD2008@LIVE.COM<br />
Thanks! I hope you are successful!