Author Book Consignment Program

Please read all of the information below before contacting us and/or submitting an application. Local Authors are also encouraged to visit our Author Events page to learn about other ways they can partner with us.

Book Consignment Program

We love working with indie authors local to our area! We have a dedicated Local Authors Shelf that features books of all genres and our customers really enjoy browsing and showing support for Local Authors. While we would love to accept all applications and stock every Author's books, we just do not have the shelf space to do so, therefore we have initiated a Book Consignment Program. 

Book Consignment is an arrangement between self-published and/or small press local authors and Spellbound Books to sell titles from our brick-and-mortar store for a specific period. The policies below were created to enable us both to have the most successful experience. Please read all of the information below before submitting your application in order to avoid delays with your application.

Please Note: At this time, we do not stock the following genres: 

• Story/Poetry collections

• Cookbooks, Travel Books and/or Coffee Table books

• Religious novels and/or religious non-fiction

• How-To's, Guides, or Educational texts

STOCKING & FEES
When an Author's application is approved (link to the application is below), the Author will pay a one-time, non-refundable stocking fee of $15.00 to have up to three (3) copies of their book featured in our Local Authors shelf. The Author determines the retail price of their book. Your book will come with a Shelf Placard that will have the title and price. Once payment for the fee is received, Authors can elect to mail in their book copies or drop them off in person. Books must have an ISBN and a barcode.

Some tips and recommendations for Authors:

• Authors are encouraged to sign/personalize all of their copies. 

• If an Author drops off their copies in person, it is recommended that they take photos of their book(s) on the shelf and announce it on social media. If you tag us (@spellboundbookstorefl), we will make sure to re-post it on our stories.

• It is recommended that Authors routinely advertise/announce that their book(s) are available for purchase at our store so that customers stop by to show their support. 

• Stickers, bookmarks, and art prints can be 'bundled' with your book and draw attention to your book(s).

• Authors are encouraged to price their books similar to other books in their genre, however if they choose to bundle their books with merch it is recommended that the price reflects that. If you need advice/guidance on how to price your book, please contact us and we can assist!

DURATION & EXTENSIONS
The initial Consignment Period is for 60 days. If one to three (1-3) copies sell during the consignment period, the Author and Spellbound Books may elect to extend the Book Consignment Contract for an additional 60 day period. No stocking fees will be charged for extensions. 

If your books do not sell during this period, the Book Consignment Contract ends and cannot be renewed again in the future. This is to allow other Local Authors an opportunity to be featured on our Local Authors shelf. We will contact the Author at the end of the Consignment Period to pick up unsold books. If the books need to be mailed back to you, we will request the cost of shipping in advance. All books must be picked up/shipped out within fourteen (14) days of the end of the Consignment Period or they will be donated.

PAYMENT TO AUTHORS
Sale proceeds will be shared between the Author and Spellbound Books at the industry standard wholesale discount: The Author will receive 60% of all sale proceeds and Spellbound Books will retain 40%. The Author will receive payment for their portion of the proceeds at the end of each Consignment Period. The Author has the choice of receiving payment via Zelle or PayPal as indicated on their application.

DISCLOSURE: Spellbound Books will do everything within its control to secure and protect books during the consignment period. Spellbound Books is not responsible for theft, loss, or damage to books consigned.

APPLICATION

Applications will be reviewed on a first come, first serve basis. We will respond to all applications with an approval or rejection within 1 week.

Click here to submit an application to the Consignment Program.