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Self Publishing Frequently Asked Questions

How Does AuthorHouse Help Me Sell My Book?

AuthorHouse partners with Ingram, the leading book distributor in the country, to distribute all of our books. With Ingram distribution, your self-published book is available to more than 25,000 booksellers around the country. Your book will also be listed on Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, Borders.com, and on the AuthorHouse Web site.

Choosing Your Royalty Rate

Because you choose your royalty rate when you publish with AuthorHouse, you have the power to set the selling price of your book. The price of your book depends on five variables: the size of your book, cover type (softcover or dust jacket), final page count, where the book is purchased, and the royalty percentage you choose. The following tables provide some common pricing scenarios:

Minimum Price for Standard Paperback Books Sold on the AuthorHouse Online Bookstore
Size and No. Pages 10% Royalty 20% Royalty 30% Royalty 50% Royalty
6x9 softcover, 125 pages $8.25 $9.50 $11.50 $15.75
6x9 softcover, 250 pages $10.75 $11.50 $13.50 $17.75
6x9 softcover, 400 pages $12.25 $14.50 $16.00 $20.75

Minimum Price for Standard Paperback Books Sold through a Retail Store
Size and No. Pages 5% Royalty 10% Royalty 15% Royalty
6x9 softcover, 125 pages $9.95 $11.95 $13.95
6x9 softcover, 250 pages $13.50 $14.95 $17.50
6x9 softcover, 400 pages $18.95 $19.95 $22.95

At AuthorHouse, we calculate royalties from the suggested retail price of your book; we never charge for any additional printing costs, administrative fees, or retailer discounts. You’ll regularly receive royalties from sales through AuthorHouse and retail outlets.

Volume Discount

As an AuthorHouse author, you can also purchase copies of your book from us at a discounted price.  The exact discount is determined by your page count, book price, and the quantity of your order. Orders for quantities of 100 or more (50 or more for color books) are considered volume orders and receive a greater discount determined by the total number of books ordered.

If you would like to learn more about how to publish and sell a book with AuthorHouse or would like to learn more about self-publishing, complete this form to receive your complimentary Publishing Guide Book. This in-depth guide explains our process and invites you to take your self-publishing journey with us. You may also call toll-free at 888.519.5121 to speak with one of our author advocates.

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