Author Book Consignment Program

Scroll to the bottom of this page to submit an application. 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 local indie authors! We have a dedicated Local Authors Shelf featuring books of all genres. 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 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 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. 

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 POS 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. 

• Authors can elect to mail in their book copies or drop them off in person. Authors must bring/mail in three (3) copies for the shelf. 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. 

• 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

Consignment periods begin on the first of each month. You can choose to do one of the following: 

• Bring/mail your book copies on the first day of the month to have the full 60 days

• Bring/mail your book copies in the first week of the month (this will forfeit just a few days on the shelf) OR 

• Bring/mail 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)

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. 

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 would begin the process all over for the new title. 

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 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. 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.