Q: What are the costs involved?
A: There is a $100 Yearly Membership Fee and $25 per ISBN entered into the system. Authors will receive a discount if they enter 5 or more ISBNS into our program.
Q: What percentage do I get?
A: When an author sells a book at a book signing, they receive 62% of the sale of the book.
Q: Why do we enter our books into your system?
A: Authors books are entered into our system so they can be scanned at the register in the Grocery Store. Please note: You are not responsible for Collecting Sales Tax or Payments, the Grocery Store Handles this.
Q: How many books should I bring to a signing?
A: The Program recommends starting with 20–30 copies. It’s always better to sell out than to have too many left over. Remember, you keep 100% of your unsold inventory.
Q: What kind of display/table do I need?
A: Authors will need a professional, eye-catching setup. This includes a table runner or tablecloth, a vertical banner, and book stands to make your covers visible. The store will provide a table and chairs.
Q: Can I sell eBooks or audiobooks?
A: The program focuses on physical book sales. However, you can definitely have a flyer with a QR code to your website for those who prefer digital versions!
Q: Do I need to be a published author with a big publisher?
A: Not at all! This program is designed for independent, Hybrid, Traditionally Published and self-published authors. We only require that your book has a professional cover, is well-edited, Not in Distribution through the grocery store and meets our quality standards.
Q: What if I have never done a book signing before?
A: That’s perfectly fine! Our Author Handbook, Tips Sheets and Training provides information on how to engage shoppers, what to say, and how to make the most of your 3–4 hour event.
Q: What do my books need to have on them to be registered in the program?
A: Authors books require an ISBN/Bar code which is most commonly already on the back of your books. For this to work, a book must be registered through this program to hold book signings at the stores.
Q: Can I Sign some ones prepaid Book?
A: Customers come to your table, you sign the book, the customer then takes it to the register where it is scanned and they pay the cashier for the book.
Q: How do I set up my schedule with the store?
A: Once an author is registered with our program and approved, a welcome letter and invoice will be sent to them with the final steps to start their book signings.
Q: When and how do I get paid for the books that I sell?
A: After an author holds their book signing, they will be paid for the books they sold in roughly 2-3 weeks via Zelle or check payment.
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