Let me address a few points that have been made on this list.
AUTHOR PURCHASES
We have always allowed our authors, who wanted, to purchase additional books at an author discount. Authors who like to carry their own books to signings have asked us about the possibility of increased discounts if they order more copies. We responded to the requests by changing from a flat rate to an increasing rate of discount and paid shipping for larger quantities. This was well received by the authors who asked for it.
Any time an author decides to sell his own book, this is always in addition to the normal sales through our distribution channels and direct sales.
PAYMENT SCHEDULES
Two years ago we offered authors an optional higher royalty percentage if they wanted to opt for a bi-annual versus quarterly. It was an option offered and a few took advantage of it, while others stayed quarterly.
Recently we implemented our new online royalty system and have now moved everyone from quarterly to monthly royalties. Authors received royalty statements online each month with payment.
We offer three ways for the author to receive royalty payments, PayPal, a check, or direct deposit to their bank. Direct deposits were requested by some of our authors, and we responded to meet their needs.
EDITING
We recently hired a new Senior Editor, along with 20 more editors. Each book receives a full edit conducted between assigned editor and the author. Once that is done, corrections are made and a printed galley is sent to the author and an electronic version to the editor for another review. After any additional corrects are made, an electronic copy goes to a line editor/proofer for a final pass prior to publication.
Should a typo be found after publication, it is corrected immediately. This is an advantage with small publishers.
DISTRIBUTION
We continue to be wholesaled by Ingram's, in the US, the UK, and now the new European Union, as well as Baker & Taylor for library sales.
All of our books are listed in books-in-print and all of our print books are returnable to Ingram, Baker & Taylor, and directly to us.
Since we are listed in all of Ingram's catalogs, with Baker & Taylor, and books-in-print, and because all of our books are fully returnable, bookstores should have no trouble finding and ordering our books. Anytime an author runs into a problem with a bookstore, we call the manager at that location for the author to help facilitate the ordering and signing.
Regards,
Daniel J. Reitz, Sr.
Publisher, Mundania Press LLC