Book Consignment Program for Florida Authors
Please read all of the information below before contacting us and/or submitting an application.
2025 Update: Starting in 2025, we will not be accepting books by mail, unless otherwise agreed upon between the Author and Spellbound Bookstore. Books must be dropped off in person. We will also no longer mail books back if a consignment is not renewed--books must be picked up at the end of a consignment or they will be donated.
Local Authors are encouraged to visit our Author Events page to learn about other ways they can partner with us.
About Our Book Consignment Program
We love working with local indie authors! We have a dedicated Local Authors Shelf featuring books of all genres by Florida authors. Our customers really enjoy browsing and showing support for Local Authors. Please read all of the information below before submitting your application (located at the bottom of this page) to avoid delays with your application.
Please Note: At this time, we do not stock the following genres:
Story/Poetry/Anthology collections
Cookbooks, Travel Books and/or Coffee Table books
Religious novels and/or religious non-fiction
How-To's, Guides, or Educational texts
How it Works
Book Consignment is an arrangement between self-published and/or small press local Florida 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 Note: This program is only available to authors currently residing in Florida.
STOCKING & FEES
In order for your books to be shelved, the following requirements must be met:
When an Author's application is approved, the Author will receive an email with additional instructions, including the link to pay a one-time, non-refundable Stocking Fee of $15.00 to have three (3) copies of their book featured on our Local Authors shelf (read the section labeled DURATION & EXTENSIONS below for details on the date your consignment period begins).
This stocking fee covers various tasks, including: reviewing/approving applications, entering your books into our system, creating Shelf Placards for each title, pulling sales reports, organizing and processing payments, etc. Your spot on the shelf is confirmed once payment for the Stocking Fee is received.
Three (3) copies must be brought to our store in person. Copies sent to us by mail will not be accepted, unless otherwise agreed upon between the Author and Spellbound Bookstore. No more than 3 copies please.
Only one (1) book title will be accepted, unless otherwise agreed upon between the Author and Spellbound Bookstore.
Books must have an ISBN and a barcode. This is so that we can enter the book into our POS system.
Some tips and recommendations for Authors:
Authors are encouraged to sign/personalize all of their copies.
It is recommended that Authors take photos of their book(s) on the shelf and announce its availability on social media. If you tag us (@spellboundbookstorefl), we will make sure to re-post it on our stories at least once.
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 help 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 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.
Consignment periods begin on the first of each month. You can choose to do one of the following:
Bring your book copies on the first day of the month to have the full 60 days
Bring your book copies in the first week of the month (this will forfeit just a few days on the shelf) OR
Bring your book copies later in the month and inform the Staff that you would like your consignment period to begin the first of the following month (your books will be stored in our back room until the first of the following month for the full 60 day consignment)
If your books do not sell from the shelf 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. If Authors have another title they'd like to stock, they must begin the process all over again for their new title.
We will contact the Author at the end of the Consignment Period to pick up unsold books. All books must be picked up 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 determines the retail price of their book--to encourage sales, Authors are advised to price their books according to other books in their genre.
The Author will receive payment for their portion of the proceeds at the end of each Consignment Period.
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.