How do I get Barnes & Noble to sell my book? | Self-Publishing with Barnes & Noble | B&N Press

[@1MKWilliams]

Have more questions on selling your books directly into bookstores or going wide and selling more books outside of Amazon? Check out Going Wide: 1mkwilliams.com/going-wide/

[@ladyangelaIII]

Which means I will need to have my own ISBN for Barns & NObles, correct?

[@1MKWilliams]

@@ladyangelaIII youll need to own the ISBN but that ISBN is specific to your book, not the retailer. The same ISBN for your print book at Walmart, Target, Amazon, etc is the one you would use for B&N

[@cklove6525]

@@1MKWilliams Hi there - thx for the info. really great. I seem to remember that if you get an ISBN when you publish with KDP (didn't pay for it) that that number is not valid for anywhere else (even if you didn't take "Kindle Select"). Or am I wrong?

[@1MKWilliams]

@@cklove6525 Happy to help! Correct if you got a "free" ISBN from KDP you cannot take it elsewhere, regardless of whether you were in Kindle select or not.

[@cklove6525]

@@1MKWilliams Thx for the quick reply! So then the second part to this question is - can I get another ISBN if I already have a kindle one for the same book? If not, then what needs to happen or has the ship sailed?

[@tinker608]

Went to my local B&N about putting the book on their shelf, they were all for it because I was a local author. Except now that it's almost approved to go on their catalog, I talked to them again and they said that: they don't do print on demand companies like ingram spark, and they won't set me up for a book signing ither.

[@1MKWilliams]

Oh no!! That is such a bummer! Did you offer to do a consignment deal where you bring the books yourself?

[@lara6656]

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[@dr.dragon8003]

They told me the same thing (Joe Vallen is my pen name btw)...

[@crustycookie_therat]

@@dr.dragon8003 I will check ur book

[@ladyc5809]

So, are you saying that you have a better chance to have your book on their shelf if you don’t go through Ingram Spark?

[@Wallewallaby]

Barnes and Noble is my current goal right now. The only difference is that instead of a book, I have a product that would fit in on their shelves. I've gone through the steps of forming the business, and signed up with Barnes and Noble press. The only option under projects is for books, nothing about other products. What would you suggest?

[@1MKWilliams]

B&N Press is just for books. You should probably look into their corporate procurement or work with your local branch to see if they will test selling your product. Best of luck!

[@joe77992]

Thanks for the very useful information. As a newly published author I am discovering and learning way to get my book onto as many platforms and book shelves as possible.

[@1MKWilliams]

Happy I can help!

[@arimox130]

Looking for advice. I uploaded my book through Barnes and Nobles Press. So far not a great experience. Uploaded book on April 2, 2024. Today is May 2, 2024. My account is still pending. The site says it takes 15 days, that is obviously and error. I have reached out to the company several times and I was lucky to get one response claiming they were delayed, but could not find my manuscript. I promptly replied with photos to prove the file was uploaded, and I have heard nothing since. I attempted to contact them again, and no response. I have no idea what the problem is or if I need to do anything from my end. Frustrated. This is my first attempt to self publish with Barnes and Nobles Press. Not sure what to do at this point. Has anyone else struggled with this? Thank you Charron

[@1MKWilliams]

So sorry to hear that. I've not used their system so my only advice is to reach out again . Hopefully another commenter on this video will have some insights

[@NebraskaPrairieLady-ps2dt]

Loved this! YES I'm excited! Thank you. And I'm also excited to pick up your "Going Wide" !! I know this sounds silly ....but since the third grade I have dreamed of having a MG book available through Scholastic. I just loved getting those order forms at school and then using my $3.50 allowance to purchase books. All through elementary I dreamed of one day having my own book in that flyer.

[@1MKWilliams]

That is an amazing dream!!!

[@joe77992]

Me too...I see the Scholastic emails for my kids and keep thinking it would be so cool for my kids to see their Dad's name on one of the books being sold through Scholastic. 🥰

[@marvinokpako9010]

Good day, i'm a new publisher and you videos have really help me a lot from how to get ISBN down to publishing on Amazon Kindle and other publish site, so i Thank you.

[@1MKWilliams]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MK-cf4yt]

Thank you so much for this video. From one M.K. to another, and one Indie author to another

[@1MKWilliams]

You're welcome!

[@Bubbles_the_Nomwhal]

Thank you sooo muchhhhh i have been trying to find a video to explain this for months now❤❤❤

[@1MKWilliams]

So happy to help!!

[@MichaelMurrayIsMessy]

Great info, thank you so much! I love the idea of helping your local store get some foot traffic.

[@1MKWilliams]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Yes, I think as author's sometimes we get so focused on "our book" but when we approach this as an opportunity to collaborate and help everyone win, we are more successful.

[@AMERCinfinateK1]

Thank you! I will check out your book

[@1MKWilliams]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@Guage22]

Im part of the gold standard club is life changing 😊

[@SDHuston]

One day this would be a great dream! I like that you kept it real by saying you need to have a large enough following especially in your area. I moved to my city right before covid hit and on top of that I am extremely introverted so I don't know but a few people. I would bring no value to my local store. Do you have some strategies for how someone can start building a local community? (Especially in Covid times when people don't really want to get together.) I know this seems like something that should be intuitive but for someone like me it is not. But I'm really great at taking direction. Thank you for the video!

[@1MKWilliams]

HI S.D., I would say that building your community should fit who you are. There are likely other introverted authors in the area who might want to connect online for the most part, but then might be there to show up at an in-store event. Check out if any local stores are doing author readings and check it out. Hopefully, an extrovert approaches you and can get a convo (and friendship) started. Best od luck!!

[@danielashman1753]

Good video. Lots of good info in here. Thank you for sharing. I liked and subscribed!

[@1MKWilliams]

Great! Glad I could help 😃

[@DeysofSummer]

Thank you so much. A lot of value here.

[@1MKWilliams]

You are SO welcome!

[@Devilliers002]

Thanks very much dear

[@shawnalei]

Super helpful, very entertaining!

[@1MKWilliams]

Happy to help!

[@grimmymarigoldsandwendigos47]

Thank you for this video!

[@1MKWilliams]

You're welcome!

[@kevincrawford614]

You speak very well.😀

[@1MKWilliams]

Thank you

[@RevKevVids]

Do you have a marketing strategy that you can suggest as an inspiration to be able to propose to Barnes and noble so that it increases the chances of me getting my book released in their store?

[@1MKWilliams]

The biggest thing is to show them that you can bring business into their store. Do you have a local book club or writers group who will show up to an author event to support you? I talk about this in my book Going Wide: 1mkwilliams.com/going-wide/

[@RevKevVids]

Thank you for the reply. I DO have a large community of support that would come to an event to support. How would I propose that plan to Barnes and Noble?

[@1MKWilliams]

@@RevKevVids it starts with going into the local store and asking about setting up an event. You'll want to have a one sheet with information about the book (title, isbn, price, release date) as well as you and your community

[@RevKevVids]

@@1MKWilliams this was very helpful!

[@SleepyTimeSensation]

Do I get a new ISBN number from Barnes & noble or should I use the one Amazon gave me?

[@1MKWilliams]

Ideally you are using one isbn for the book wherever you publish it. The Amazon ISBNs won't be usable on other platforms. I have a lot of ISBN info here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJS2aKGjapqnptU

[@JenRamos-MadeByGirl]

So I’m curious. I printed my book overseas and am now selling my book via Amazon FBA. I didn’t do POD at all. I went into the local Barnes and noble and she seemed interested but said that after looking for my ISBN that my book was unavailable to order. So what is happening here??

[@1MKWilliams]

Barnes and Noble orders through a network, like Ingram, to source and purchase books, handle returns. Since you are the printer and distributor you could offer to see direct or on consignment but it is out of their usual process. I usually do not recommend selling via Amazon FBA or Seller Central

[@deborahrodriguez-castinado9536]

My book ended up on Barnes and Noble and I’m on KDP select

[@1MKWilliams]

Is it the eBook on B&N or the print book? KDP Select requires exclusivity for the eBook. You can have the print book wide.

[@deborahrodriguez-castinado9536]

@@1MKWilliams oh, thanks. B&N is selling my paperback on their website.

[@Soulflowz]

CONGRATS !!!! PROUD OF YOUR SUCCESS :)

[@Firebrand101author]

After someone buys your book on Barnes and Noble, do you know how long it takes for the sale to show up in your sales report?

[@1MKWilliams]

It depends. All my Barnes and Noble sales are through smashwords (eBook) and IngramSpark (print) and it can take a few days to show. I'm not sure of the time delay from Barnes & Noble press but I always assume a one day delay at a minimum

[@shadowgunner69]

@@1MKWilliams I've been on B&N for a few years. B&N processes their sales data at weeks end and usually will show up on your sales reports over the week end.

[@1MKWilliams]

@@shadowgunner69 Good to know!

[@BabyShamaya]

Can I print and do ebook through Ingram spark for Barnes and Nobles?

[@1MKWilliams]

Yes :)

[@treesandtori]

Im currently only publishing through BN Press. You mentioned if they had to return the book to Ingram, but do you know how it works with just BN Press and campaigning for your book to be sold in a store? Is it more beneficial if I just stick with publishing with BN Press?

[@1MKWilliams]

That depends. If you primary focus is to have distribution with B&N and get your book into brick and mortar B&N stores then stick with B&N. If you want wider distribution to other retailers (online and instore) then you can add IngramSpark to your distribution.

[@willowbrooke3417]

I am in the process of getting my first book published and just set up an account with Ingram Spark, but paused when I got to the agreements section. My plan was to use Ingram Spark and KDP, but should I also use B&N Press if I am wanting to get onto their website and eventually in store or will Ingram Spark be able to sell books directly to them? What would you recommend? By the way your videos have been a life saver as someone brand new to self publishing trying to navigate all of the steps needed to get their book out there.

[@1MKWilliams]

Up to you. You can go direct with b&n press or IngramSpark to distribute to them. Either way you end up on the website and could have equal chances of the store picking up the book if you market it. Up to you how many logins and uploads you want to manage. But you were right to not accept the agreement until you decide. Best of luck!!!

[@willowbrooke3417]

@@1MKWilliams That helps me out so much! I had one other quick question that I had from another video. I am looking at becoming a member of Alliance of Independent Authors and wanted to clarify if the discount they offer for Ingram Spark set up and revision fees is for every book you load into Ingram Spark or just the initial one. I think I read somewhere you can use up to 5 revision in a 30 day period free, but did not see anything regarding the book itself.

[@kimatwood48]

I recently got my own ISBNS for my four books and published on D2D and they are now on the B&N press, along with Smashwords, etc. I'm going to take a deep breath and take the plunge; go for the local B&N store. However, my books are also published on Amazon as well. All of my reviews are on Amazon, not B & N, so should I bother with this? You said "DO NOT MENTION AMAZON!" LOL. My books are paranormal and based in area around the state so I think this might be my niche?

[@1MKWilliams]

When you put together a one sheet for the book with all the info (blurb, ISBNs, price) I'd include the best customer reviews but you don't have to specify where the review came from.

[@laurettemccook4484]

I self-published my book with Bookbaby and am doing well on Amazon. BUT suddenly cannot get into Barnes and Noble as apparently Bookbaby has ingram but not ingramsparks. About 5 local Barnes and Noble stores in Los Angeles have told me they tried to get the book for the store but it's not available on IngramSparks. My question is this: If I go to ingramsparks and sign up for publish distribution, can I still stay with Bookbaby as well? AND how do I get my book to be the same as it was? I'm asked to upload the manuscript but they ask all the info about book size, paper quality, etc etc. We printed in 16font and used helvetica. Can't they just get that from Bookbaby or do I have to start from scratch?

[@1MKWilliams]

I would check a few things: 1. Do you own the ISBN/have the ability to take the book somewhere else under the Bookbaby contract? 2. IngramSpark distributes through the Ingram network, which it sounds like Bookbaby distributes through as well. So you may be better off, IF you can move, making the change to B&N Press which is direct with Barnes & Noble. Best of luck!

[@anishagupta6743]

Hi, I saw my book enlisted on barnes and noble website but I did not get it enlisted on the site. How do you think that happened ? Am I being defrauded by my publisher ?

[@1MKWilliams]

Potentially. Which platforms did you use to distribute your book? Does that platform also distribute to B&N? If not then you may need to investigate to see who is listed as the publisher and send B&N and DMCA takedown request kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZjUpGxtn819ntUsi=S5fnB7cvvX54o7Pp

[@theycalledherschool]

helpful :)

[@1MKWilliams]

Glad it helped!

[@MDCF1565]

My books are selling great through Amazon and by myself on ebay, however i finally published 7 of my 10 books on B&N which are not selling good with them and was told they couldn't carry them in store because they weren't returnable, how do i set my B&N books published through them to be returnable, I am getting many invites to be a guest book seller and do book signings in state wide groups as my books are on the 1000s of 1500s 1800s Spanish colonial artifacts I have recovered here in St Augustine and NE Florida. Amazon series ARTIFACTS OF COLONIAL FLORIDA

[@1MKWilliams]

Congratulations on your strong sales!! A few thoughts regarding B&N: If you are with B&N press it seems ridiculous that they can't carry the books. You could also list through IngramSpark where you have the option to set as returnable. They distribute to B&N but you run the risk of a duplicate listing. Since the current B&N listing isn't doing well you may not lose much to remove them and start a new via IS. 2. For book store events you can work with local independent bookstores (or other chains) and sell on consignment instead. It's less risk for them but if the books sell everyone wins. Best of luck!

[@MDCF1565]

@@1MKWilliams thank you very much, I've been selling much more than I expected since publishing my first book July 23 through Amazon, the B&N publishing has only been active since Dec 31st but has been dead. Thank you for the tips I will definitely look into IS

[@journey_with_oma]

The guy in my local store told me they don't carry self published work in store at all.

[@1MKWilliams]

That's a bummer, there seems to have been a shift in their policy in the last month where the individual stores have more say over what they want to carry or not. For print on demand they have to pay for inventory then get refunded if they return it but for traditionally published books they pay after the inventory is sold which really works against us self publishing authors.

[@shadowgunner69]

@@1MKWilliams Is this why you sometimes have mentioned asking the B&N shop to sell on consignment? I would guess that a key element would be offering the 55% discount?

[@1MKWilliams]

@@shadowgunner69 yes, also the consignment option can help you prove sales and avoid returns

[@whyaskwhybuddry]

@M.K. Williams, how do you sign up for Wholesale Discounts and Returns without getting Financially ruined? I heard horrible stories about authors getting pallates of books on their doorsteps and $10-20k in debt because a local book shop fat fingered an order of 10,000 books, instead of 100?

[@1MKWilliams]

So that is a nightmare! I would say allow returns but not delivered. For the most part, a local bookstore isn't going to order your book unless you are marketing it to them. So you can fill the order (avoid over ordering) or focus on online retail sales

[@whyaskwhybuddry]

@@1MKWilliams In other cases, Ingram has just destroyed the Returns and charged the Author anyway. There's got to be a solution, like "Conditional Returns" if the books aren't selling or arrive damaged. Bookstore Order Entry Errors shouldn't be one of those "Approved Conditions" at Ingram. Yet ANOTHER way to get your books into B&N is to turn your Book into a Screenplay and have Hollywood make it a movie. This is what I'm attempting with my upcoming book. Titles in my Genre (Genealogy, History) don't sell a lot of product unless its about a Zeitgeist Celeb or Pro Athlete. I might pitch mine to Mel Gibson. He likes Historical Fiction.

[@nazlitahvili6610]

Hello M.K. Thank you for your wonderful videos, I have learned a lot from you. I am about to publish my children's book through Ingram Spark and Barnes & Noble (Hardcover/same ISBN). Since I have heard people have had issues regarding publishing with these platforms at the same time I have a question about uploading my book. To avoid possible problems should I publish my book with Ingram spark, first? Thank you again

[@1MKWilliams]

Hi Nazil, In this case I would recommend uploading the book to B&N Press first. Then before you upload or even set up your IngramSpark account you will see a set of agreements to set up the account. Be careful to NOT select the agreement with B&N. Then you should be good to upload to IngramSpark. Best of luck!

[@nazlitahvili6610]

@@1MKWilliams Hi again, and thank you for your time M.K. Actually, I Have already created an account with both of them. I have completed some steps, but haven't published them yet. I can't remember if I have selected the agreement with B&N or not! Is there any way to figure it out?

[@1MKWilliams]

@@nazlitahvili6610 Yes, under your IngramSpark account (upper right) you should see an option to view agreement or documents.

[@nazlitahvili6610]

@@1MKWilliams thank you 🙏🏻🌷

[@jeanshelbybooks4154]

Do you recommend only uploading to B&N with a book launches? Or if I already have a book out and add them to my places to publish, is that ok?

[@1MKWilliams]

Hi Jean, I recommend getting your books into as many bookstores (online and instore if you can) as possible. Limiting to just one store really limits your ability to sell. If you already have a book out on Amazon, check that you are not exclusive, and then yes, publish to other sites. Best of luck!

[@fawzigramajo]

@@1MKWilliams thanks

[@kjhoskins]

Is it redundant to publish through B&N Press and IngramSpark? If so, which is preferred?

[@1MKWilliams]

It can be. You can get distribution to B&N via IS, but if you plan to do direct with B&N Press, do not sign the IS distribution agreement with B&N.

[@ve4043]

The link to your book is not available?

[@1MKWilliams]

It sure is, here you go: 1mkwilliams.com/going-wide/

[@JazariKual]

Last night I watched your video about selling both on Amazon and Ingramspark. Does this affect your chances of getting into B&N?

[@1MKWilliams]

Hi Jazari, if you only publish through Amazon KDP you're not likely to see your book in B&N. If you publish through IngramSpark they distribute to B&N, your eBook would be on the website and you'd need to contact B&N to request they carry your print book. One way CAN get you there (IS) the other one never will (KDP)

[@luctigerthai]

@@1MKWilliams Is it possible to publish a book through KDP, Ingram and B&N Press all at the same time? I want to publish through KDP and Ingram at the same time, not sure if adding B&N Press to that is possible/necessary. End goal is seeing my book in Barnes and Noble someday 😅

[@1MKWilliams]

@@luctigerthai hi Luc, if you plan to use B&N press then I suggest publishing on KDP and B&N first (direct platforms) before adding on IngramSpark (aggregator). This can help you avoid duplicate listings . Best of luck!

[@tanishewitt6382]

hi what do I do if my book is in PDF form and I'm still unable to load it because it says something about a Font's needed to be fixed?

[@1MKWilliams]

You can correct the font and re-export to PDF or contact the person who did the formatting with the error message and they can correct it

[@tanishewitt6382]

@@1MKWilliams thank you for replying so quickly. I'm the one who did the book since the cost of publishing my first book is $2,500, so I have to do it on my own right now.

[@fawzigramajo]

Can I still publish on B&N even if my ebook is on Amazon and Apple Books?

[@1MKWilliams]

Yes, so long as you are not in Kindle Select you can publish to B&N as well. Best of luck!

[@fawzigramajo]

@@1MKWilliams what does that mean?

[@WhetHadHappenedWasBLOG]

Sooo helpfult

[@1MKWilliams]

Glad I can help!

[@karimessaadi3109]

Is it possible to achieve sales from these sites such as amazon kdp from the book a few as content and books of medium content?

[@tiffanygow]

Hi MK - I am a first time Author and feel very confused and overwhelmed about the Barnes and Noble process. I am looking to literally upload my paperback book for sale to the public and need the book to be automatically connected to an online print on demand service that B&N automatically uses to print and ship to customer eg. Like KDP. Is this the service they provide or do I need to send physical copies to them first, have them placed in a warehouse and then they ship to customer please? Please do excuse my ignorance! This is all a first for me! I tried to reach out to their Customer service but found they didn't directly answer my question and was left even more confused. I live in Australia, so sending physical copies wouldn't be feasible at all for me, so I would absolutely need B&N to have a print on demand service directly linked for my online sales. Any light you can shed, would be greatly appreciated! Thank you kindly MK :)

[@1MKWilliams]

Yes, B&N Press is the self-publishing arm for Barns and Noble and it is print on demand. So you upload the file and they print the books. You don't have to ship anything. IngramSpark also distributes to Barnes & Noble in this manner. Best of luck!

[@tiffanygow]

@@1MKWilliams Thank you so very much Mk 🙂 Very much appreciated!!😀

[@nightlypalmtree]

If a bookstore is supposed to be the main source of books shouldn’t they thrive off good literature, thereby if your book is well written it should get on the shelves? Seems to me the bookstore is like a newsstand these days for the sake of advertising the headline on the cover.

[@mandylove3618]

So I upload my book through BARNES & Nobles directly and Ingramspark (hardcovers) I used an ISBN for Barnes & Nobles and one for Ingramspark. Can I use the same (paid) ISBN for Barnes & Nobles (hardcover) as I have for Ingramspark? Please and thank you?

[@1MKWilliams]

Yes. The ISBN is specific to the book NOT the platform. If you plan to publish the same format (hardcover) on multiple platforms (B&N and IngramSpark) then you should own the ISBN and use the same one for both.

[@cralston800]

Why would they shut down stores!! Im that’s terrible!

[@1MKWilliams]

It's the nature of retail business everywhere right now. Online retailers like Amazon have unlimited inventory and sell books at a loss because they know people will buy other higher margin items on the website. Brick and mortar stores can only put their prices so low and eventually if enough people buy online, they lose the business.

[@c.coleman2979]

My original publisher did a license deal with B&N for an economy hardcover; same book as the trade paperback only a HC at a cheaper price! Fine: the B&N brand economy HC SOLD OUT. COMPLETELY. Fine; but here's the rub: if you do a print run and the book sells out, wouldn't you immediately reprint it and sell a bunch more? I would. But B&N, in its infinite (lack) of wisdom, did not. This was not SP and I had no control over B&N's business decision in this regard. But it just seemed weird to me that you would limit the profits from a money-making book! So as Amazon wipes the floor with B&N, don't cry too much, since they have idiots in their marketing & sales publishing departments losing them money on books that sell.

[@mateaukalua4426]

Does Barnes and Noble charge money?

[@1MKWilliams]

They charge a distribution fee on each book sold

[@mateaukalua4426]

@@1MKWilliams But is that like for instance if they sell my book at 14.99 will I get around 2.99?

[@1MKWilliams]

@@mateaukalua4426 most sites have their own calculator so you can determine the royalty before upload

[@mateaukalua4426]

@@1MKWilliams Ok that sounds nice I might go with Barnes and Noble not sure it's either them or Amazon.

[@BeeWaifu]

Since no literary agent wants anything that I make, I'm forced to go into self-publishing, and even that isn't viable since I don't have the cash nor social presence.

[@1MKWilliams]

Hi Bee, Querying can be so difficult. It is a stream of rejections until the right query hits. My message to authors is that if traditional publishing is your true goal, to keep on that path. Otherwise you will sabotage yourself with self-publishing. Two really great channels for authors looking to query are @BookEndsLiteraryAgency and @AlyssaMatesic . I think the responses you're getting are perhaps a chance to revise your query. Some agents may be closed to queries right now, may have clients they are already committed to. At times it seems you need the talent but also luck and good timing. In terms of social presence, regardless of your publishing path you do need an audience. But we all start at 0 followers. Pick any big name author, they all started with no followers. It's finding the channel you are the most comfortable with and showing up there. Pick one and start posting. Post about how you are trying to query. Post about what you are writing now. Show up and you'll find a very welcoming author community. Best of luck and don't give up on your dream. M.K.

[@BeeWaifu]

@@1MKWilliams I mean, the first book I dumped (it was awful. Not ready for that genre yet) had 15 rejections. The second is at 54 and yet its first draft test run on a website saw it reach second place on the front page for two weeks where only romance novels are, and the third is at 51 after three months. I have a fanbase. I've revised both stories and taken feedback both from my followers, readers that simply like my work, and neutral parties. I've already queried bookends. I've already written about 120 novels since 2010 to train myself (could've been more but I lost interest). Nothing more can be done.

[@Goffyuno]

They Hate Amazon..LOL

[@readEvafantasybooks]

I give up. A new author especially would not have many followers yet. It seems like the word, Indie Author is a distasteful word and is segregated from those who do have a publishing company behind them. I understand, just going off info I received from B&N when it was explained to me. I suppose it is easier to just allow a publisher to do the work. So, my question is...which publishers are trustworthy and are not charging a fortune. However, I am grateful at least it is on Amazon and other platforms.

[@1MKWilliams]

It seems B&N has recently changed their policies to allow individual stores decide whether or not to stock indie author books. If a store has been burned by a bad experience or lots of returns it can have a negative impact on future indie authors. That said, there is no credible publisher who will charge an author to publish their book. If you go the traditional route, the publisher pays an advance against royalties. If you self-publish the author fronts everything (and can hire a project manager to help with the details), but the author is the publisher.

[@CommissionerLofi]

Sounds like a lot of effort for little reward.