ext_12682 ([identity profile] haikujaguar.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] crowdfunding2009-12-04 12:01 pm

Createspace to Distribute to Brick-and-Mortar Stores

Good news for those of us who use Createspace to put out hard copies of crowdfunded work: Createspace will now be offering expanded distribution options to people who buy their Pro Plan. This means you'll be able to sell at your local Barnes & Noble; libraries will be able to request copies of your books, and your books should show up at other online stores.

The Pro Plan is a $40 upgrade that gives you a higher royalty rate per unit sold (and now will give you the expanded distribution). In my case, buying the Pro Plan has always paid for itself very quickly; your mileage may vary. But I think this is a very exciting development!

Edit: Here's an expanded FAQ about it on Createspace's site.

(As far as I know, Lulu doesn't have this... yet. Let's see how quickly they scramble to catch up.)

[identity profile] beetiger.livejournal.com 2009-12-04 05:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, excellent.

[identity profile] themaskmaker.livejournal.com 2009-12-04 05:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Oooo!

Yay!

[identity profile] ysabetwordsmith.livejournal.com 2009-12-04 06:08 pm (UTC)(link)
That sounds quite promising.