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YOU WRITE. WE DELIVER.

Signed Book Fulfillment for Authors

You love providing readers with a unique reading experience but have no energy for packing and shipping orders. You no longer have to worry about that. You provide the books, we handle fulfillment.

This service is perfect for you if

  • You are an established author
  • You already have a plan to sell signed books
  • You may have had an Etsy shop but discovered packaging and shipping is not for you

This service might not be a good fit for you if

  • You're a new author or don't have an established fan base
  • You don't have a marketing plan for signed books
  • You already have a shop

Low Startup Cost

You send the books. We handle shipping, packaging, and customer service.

Earn 80% of sales

Did you know that you only earn 60% of sales on marketplaces like Amazon?

Get Help with Book Marketing

While we expect you to market your signed books, we also promote your books to our audience of 20k readers who love signed books.

Save You Time

Keep writing while we package and ship your books to happy readers.

How it Works

Send your books & book swag direct to us. Want them autographed? Send bookplates, a signature stamp, or create a digital signature.

Set your price. We recommend pricing your books at least 100% more than it costs you to buy them.

We'll list your books in the marketplace. We'll create your listing in the marketplace & on Instagram so you can tag and share your books.

Share with your audience. Tell your readers they can now buy signed books & get exclusive swag.

Sit back and let the orders flow in. We pack and ship your orders within 3 business days.

IS THIS A GOOD FIT?

Do you agree with one or more of the following?

  1. You already have a loyal following and are ready to sell direct to readers
  2. You don't want the hassle of setting up a shop
  3. Dealing with taxes makes your head spin

IS THIS A GOOD FIT?

Do you agree with one or more of the following?

- You feel overwhelmed with the idea of fulfilling orders

- You don't live in the U.S. but want to sell to U.S. customers

- You want to focus on a special edition or sprayed edges

YOUR BOOKS. YOUR BRAND.

You've always wanted to sell your books direct to readers but you don't have the time.

Fast Shipping

Book mail is packaged and shipped within 3 business days.

Simple Pricing

We charge a one-time setup fee of $49 + 20% of sales. That's it! Packaging is included.

Low Storage Fees

We charge a simple storage fee but it is waived for authors who meet the selling requirements.

Saves You Time

No more packing and shipping books. Get back to writing, publishing & marketing while your shop continues to grow.

What about Print on Demand?

Why sell direct?

The Signed Book Shop is a high-end, boutique shop with an average order value of $83.

Readers love a unique experience they can't get anywhere else.

Hardcovers with dust jackets, exclusive editions or standard editions with exclusive swag (bookmarks, art prints, page overlays, stickers, magnets, etc) are some of our best sellers.

01. DISCOVER IF YOU'RE A GOOD FIT

We'll take a quick look at your books to ensure we can help you achieve your selling goals.

02. SETUP

Pay a one-time setup fee of $49. We'll create your listing in the marketplace and setup automatic payments so you don't have to worry about a thing.

03. SEND YOUR BOOKS

Send your books. The more you can offer customers, the better. This can include bookplates, art prints or any flat items that can be sent via media mail.

04. WE SHIP YOUR BOOKS

Sit back and let the orders roll in. We'll do the heavy lifting so you can get back to writing.

Ready to take the next step?

FAQs

How is this different/better than selling on Amazon?

We allow you to provide a unique reading experience to your readers with exclusive swag they can't get anywhere else. This allows you to give readers a more customized experience at a reduced commission cost.

Do you accept new authors?

Because each author and book is different, we'll review your application and marketing plan within 48 hours and get back to you with an answer.

How do I send you my autographed books?

You can send us autographed books or, to keep costs down, just send us bookplates or create some with your digital signature.

May I add book swag to each order?

Yes! You can include any kind of flat book swag and are responsible for sending it direct to us.

Bookmarks

Art Prints

Page overlays

Stickers

Magnets

Book Sleeves

How long should I use this service?

That's up to you. You can use this service until your inventory runs out, for launch months, special sales or something else.

Please note: you are responsible for paying for shipping if you'd like any inventory returned to you.

Do you ship internationally?

95% of our audience is based in the United States. However, we do ship to Canada, the UK and Australia.

How are taxes handled?

We take care of collecting and remitting taxes. You are sent a statement of earnings each year.

I don't know how much I'll sell. How many books should I start with?

We require a minimum of 10 books. If you've never sold direct before, we recommend starting with 10-20 books and offering exclusive swag for readers.

What kind of books do best in the shop?

Keeping in mind that the average customer spends $83, hardcovers with dust jackets or exclusive editions perform best in the shop. We strongly recommend a new releases and exclusive editions.

About

Hi, I'm Angela

An international bestselling author who makes six figures selling books directly to readers. In 2019 I started selling direct to readers and was stunned by the response.

After 2 years of learning the pros and cons of selling direct, my husband and I decided to open The Signed Book Shop and give more authors the opportunity to benefit from selling in a shared marketplace.

Additionally, I also build custom websites for authors and provide marketing consults.