Frequently Asked Questions

What is our cost?

Your organization's cost per book is based primarily on the final page count, book size, quantity ordered and any additional services you may choose. Once we talk with you about your book contents and number of contributors, we will provide you a guaranteed price ($9 - $11 delivered for most books) you can base your sales price on. Your book cost could end up being lower. There are no other costs. If your page estimate is much more than 400 pages, you may opt to publish two shorter books.

Determining your profit

Your selling price and profit are totally up to you. Most organizations using the book as a fundraiser add $5 or more and non-fundraisers usually add $2+ for advance orders, and subsequent sales usually are priced an additional $2-5. Bookstore sales generally pay $1-3 per book (most of the profit goes to the bookseller and wholesaler). Your guaranteed price gives you a fixed cost to plan on and your actual cost may be lower based on quantity ordered and various other factors.

Can we order more books later?

Yes! Often people want additional copies once they have seen the book. You also may decide to offer books for direct sale through your school, local merchants, or on your website. There is no minimum order, and books are available for at least one year.

What about advertisements?

You are free to include advertisers or sponsors in your book. Advertisements, special mentions, personal notes or acknowledgements can easily be included in your publishing and fundraising plans. We will include as many ads or sponsor-related pages as you provide. There is no cost unless we have excessive graphic artist time in creating the ads.

What is international distribution?

In addition to your direct sales, your book will be available for order through most chain, independent and online booksellers, including Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and Borders, through our affiliation with national book wholesalers Ingram Book Group and/or Baker & Taylor.

What is an ISBN?

ISBN is an acronym for International Standard Book Number. This is the number you will find on the copyright page and on the back of your book. This number identifies a book and makes it possible to be sold in wholesale and retail markets around the world.