The Fresh Ink Group, LLC
Print Only
Associate Member’s Package

Publication

Print Edition: Author chooses Trade Paper edition or dust-jacketed Hardcover Edition, perfect bound, 4-color cover with gloss or matte finish, 55-lb crème or white paper, 6” by 9” trim. Author may specify alternate trim size, paper, and cover finish.

Author Pricing Input: Author may reasonably adjust FIG’s recommended cover price and wholesale discount.

Wholesale Ordering: Author copies of Print Editions are available at minimum quantities of five (5) drop-shipped anywhere, at the rate of wholesale less royalty, plus actual shipping cost and a modest handling charge. Further discounts are available for quantity orders.

Distribution

WholesaleDistribution: Print Edition USA distribution includes but is not limited to Ingram, the largest USA distributor, for nearly every USA retailer and e-tailer. Wholesale availability lists as “in-stock”, and retailer/e-tailer replenishment of sold-out stock is generally available within 1 to 3 days.

International Distribution: International distribution includes but is not limited to Gardner’s Books, Bertram Books, and Ingram’s affiliates.

E-tailer Listing: Print editions are listed on major e-tailers (including but not limited to Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, and Books-a-Million.com), including e-tailers based in foreign countries.

FIG Store: All Print Editions are available for sale at the online FIG store (powered by Amazon).

Administration: FIG oversees retailer and e-tailer fulfillment, cataloging, listing, ordering, tracking, billing, collection, and Royalty distribution.

Promotion

FIG Website: The Author will be promoted on a minimum of eleven (11) pages of the FIG website. If Author provides three promotional stories/essays, a minimum of fifteen (15) pages will appear. Four (4) pages are password enabled for the Author to post and edit content at any time. While Author is solely responsible for password-enabled content, FIG reserves the right to remove postings it deems objectionable for any reason. Author is solely responsible for ensuring that password-enabled content does not violate fair-use copyright standards for material owned by other parties. The pages include:

Home Page: Book will appear for a minimum of 30 days in the What’s New! Section of the Home Page.

Books Page: Each book will appear with other authors’ books on the Books Page.

Author Page: Author will appear on a dedicated page with short blurb about the Author and optional photo/logo, links to his or her other sections and personal sites (e.g., Author’s own website, social media, etc.), a listing with cover shot and tagline for all of Author’s Fresh Ink Group books, and a listing of Author’s promotional short stories/essays with image and tagline. This page will be updated periodically by FIG at no cost.

Author’s Books Page + Title Pages + Read Pages: The Books Page includes an unlimited listing for all of Author’s Fresh Ink Group books, including cover image and tagline. Each book links to individual Title Pages with detailed description and ordering links, and a Read the First Chapter page. These pages will be updated periodically by FIG at no cost.

Author’s Stories/Essays Page + Promo Content Pages: The Stories/Essays Page includes an unlimited listing for all of Author’s promotional shorts. Each will include an image and tagline with link on its own page displaying the material along with a book promo and purchasing links. This content will be initially set up by FIG at no cost.

My Info: Linked from the Author Page, this page includes a bio/blurb, optional image, and other info about the Author. This page is set up and periodically updated by FIG at no cost.

My Thoughts: Linked from the Author Page, this page is password‑enabled for the Author to post, edit, and delete comments blog-style at any time.

Your Thoughts: Linked from the Author Page, this page is password‑enabled for Author to post selected fan-mail and other material at any time.

My Reviews: Linked from the Author Page, this page is password‑enabled for Author to post book reviews and other endorsements of Author’s work at any time. FIG will occasionally add positive reviews it has solicited, but will alert Author.

My News: Linked from the Author Page, this page is password‑enabled for the Author to post news at any time. Examples include both personal and literary announcements, appearance schedules, upcoming signings/readings, and more.

Membership Announcement: FIG e-mails at least one of the Author’s promotional stories, essays, or excerpts (if provided) to its private membership list with an announcement, book promo, and direct links to the book’s e-tailer pages. FIG may at any time include Author’s Book(s) in additional member e-mail promotions.

Reporting and Payment

Royalty Reporting: Royalty Reports are available at least monthly to reflect the most recently available distributor reporting.

Royalty Rates: Author receives 100% of payments received by FIG from wholesalers and retailers until Author recoups the entire subsidy price of the Member’s Package (excluding add-ons). Thereafter, Author will receive royalty payments equal to 75% of all monies received by FIG from book sales. FIG will continue to be responsible for all costs related to administration, reporting, payment, catalog-updating, new listings, ordering, tracking, billing, collection, and distribution.

Royalty Payment: Royalties are paid within 30 days after the end of a reporting period in which FIG receives payment from distributors and/or retailers. However, payment is made annually if the total is less than $25, and quarterly if it is less than $100. Royalties totaling $100 or more are paid monthly.

Cost

Author agrees to contribute $499 toward the set-up cost of the Member’s package, with 50% due after the Manuscript Evaluation, and balance 50% due before submission of the finished product to the printer.