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Our Mission
W.H.Wax Publishing stands at the intersection of time-honored publishing traditions and authorial freedom. We are committed to offering authors with a comprehensive fusion of professional services, access to extensive industry networks, and the freedom to create and control 100% of your story. Our hybrid approach is designed to amplify a multitude of voices, enrich content quality, and encourage a cooperative approach to publishing.
Frequently Asked Questions
We're here to help, regardless of who is publishing your book. Please contact us if you have any questions.
We're here to help, regardless of who is publishing your book. Please contact us if you have any questions.
How long does it take tO publish my book?
You will be asked to review and approve files throughout our process. The timelines below are estimates for our services that assume active author participation and average complexity. If your book is highly complex, or if you require multiple rounds of edits, the timelines may be longer. Expedited options are available at an additional cost. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.
Cover Design
We work on the cover design concurrently with our editorial and print book services.
Print Books (Paperback and Hardcover)
It typically takes 3-5 weeks to have the interior file formatted and ready for publication.
eBooks
It typically takes 2-3 weeks to have the eBook file formatted and ready for publication.
If you sign up for both Print Book and eBook services, we will begin work on your eBook file upon your approval of your physical proof.
Editing Services
Note: Our editors may request additional time depending on the writing or complexity of the subject matter. The timelines below assume a manuscript requiring a moderate amount of edits and formatting. In rare cases, a manuscript will not be eligible for expedited editing.
Developmental Edit + Copy Edit + Post-Production Proofread
It typically takes us the following timelines to complete all three rounds of our Developmental Edit service:
3-4 weeks for manuscripts with less than 25,000 words.
4-5 weeks for manuscripts with 25,000-50,000 words.
5-6 weeks for manuscripts with 50,000-100,000 words.
7-8 weeks for manuscripts with more than 100,000 words.
The timeline will increase by one additional week accordingly for every increase of 25,000 words beyond 100,000.
Copy Edit + Post-Production Proofread
It typically takes us the following timelines to complete both rounds of our Copy Edit service:
2-2.5 weeks for manuscripts with less than 25,000 words.
2.5-3 weeks for manuscripts with 25,000-50,000 words.
3-4 weeks for manuscripts with 50,000-100,000 words.
4-6 weeks for manuscripts with more than 100,000 words.
The timeline will increase by one additional week accordingly for every increase of 25,000 words beyond 100,000.
Proofread + Post-Production Proofread
It typically takes us the following timelines to complete both rounds of our Proofread service:
2-2.5 weeks for manuscripts with less than 25,000 words.
2.5-3 weeks for manuscripts with 25,000-50,000 words.
3-4 weeks for manuscripts with 50,000-100,000 words.
4-6 weeks for manuscripts with more than 100,000 words.
The timeline will increase by one additional week accordingly for every increase of 25,000 words beyond 100,000
Illustrations. Dependent on complexity and other factors. No expedited options available.
LCCN Registration
We register your LCCN with the Library of Congress concurrently with our other services. The registration process is not complete until the Library of Congress receives a physical book which we will handle for you.
Copyright Registration
This registration will be complete once we have a printed book to submit.
Content Changes
It can take 5-7 business days (sometimes longer) to implement each batch of edits you send us. The length of time depends on how clear you are in conveying the edits to us, the workload of our formatters, and the complexity of the edits themselves.
Cover Design
We work on the cover design concurrently with our editorial and print book services.
Print Books (Paperback and Hardcover)
It typically takes 3-5 weeks to have the interior file formatted and ready for publication.
eBooks
It typically takes 2-3 weeks to have the eBook file formatted and ready for publication.
If you sign up for both Print Book and eBook services, we will begin work on your eBook file upon your approval of your physical proof.
Editing Services
Note: Our editors may request additional time depending on the writing or complexity of the subject matter. The timelines below assume a manuscript requiring a moderate amount of edits and formatting. In rare cases, a manuscript will not be eligible for expedited editing.
Developmental Edit + Copy Edit + Post-Production Proofread
It typically takes us the following timelines to complete all three rounds of our Developmental Edit service:
3-4 weeks for manuscripts with less than 25,000 words.
4-5 weeks for manuscripts with 25,000-50,000 words.
5-6 weeks for manuscripts with 50,000-100,000 words.
7-8 weeks for manuscripts with more than 100,000 words.
The timeline will increase by one additional week accordingly for every increase of 25,000 words beyond 100,000.
Copy Edit + Post-Production Proofread
It typically takes us the following timelines to complete both rounds of our Copy Edit service:
2-2.5 weeks for manuscripts with less than 25,000 words.
2.5-3 weeks for manuscripts with 25,000-50,000 words.
3-4 weeks for manuscripts with 50,000-100,000 words.
4-6 weeks for manuscripts with more than 100,000 words.
The timeline will increase by one additional week accordingly for every increase of 25,000 words beyond 100,000.
Proofread + Post-Production Proofread
It typically takes us the following timelines to complete both rounds of our Proofread service:
2-2.5 weeks for manuscripts with less than 25,000 words.
2.5-3 weeks for manuscripts with 25,000-50,000 words.
3-4 weeks for manuscripts with 50,000-100,000 words.
4-6 weeks for manuscripts with more than 100,000 words.
The timeline will increase by one additional week accordingly for every increase of 25,000 words beyond 100,000
Illustrations. Dependent on complexity and other factors. No expedited options available.
LCCN Registration
We register your LCCN with the Library of Congress concurrently with our other services. The registration process is not complete until the Library of Congress receives a physical book which we will handle for you.
Copyright Registration
This registration will be complete once we have a printed book to submit.
Content Changes
It can take 5-7 business days (sometimes longer) to implement each batch of edits you send us. The length of time depends on how clear you are in conveying the edits to us, the workload of our formatters, and the complexity of the edits themselves.
What percentage of authors get published by traditional publishers?
The chances of an author getting their work published by a traditional publisher are between 1% and 2%. Over 95% of manuscripts sent to publishers/agents are below the standard required to publish.
Data Sources: 21 Debut Author Statistics: The Real Odds of Getting Published - Aspiring Author, Odds Of Being Published - Fiction Writers' Mentor (fiction-writers-mentor.com), Author Statistics – WordsRated
Data Sources: 21 Debut Author Statistics: The Real Odds of Getting Published - Aspiring Author, Odds Of Being Published - Fiction Writers' Mentor (fiction-writers-mentor.com), Author Statistics – WordsRated
Who are the top five traditional publishers in the world?
Although there are many respectable publishing houses in the world, the top five traditional publishing houses, often referred to as the "Big Five," include:
- Penguin Random House: A global giant with over 300 unique imprints.
- HarperCollins: Operating in 17 countries, HarperCollins is the world's second-largest consumer book publisher. They produce about 10,000 new titles annually across 120 imprints.
- Hachette Book Group: Known for diverse genres, Hachette operates internationally and has a strong presence in the publishing landscape.
- Macmillan Publishers: With a rich history, Macmillan spans various imprints and genres, contributing significantly to the literary world.
- Simon & Schuster: A respected publisher, Simon & Schuster boasts a wide-ranging catalog of titles, including works by decorated authors.
What is a hybrid publisher?
Hybrid publishing companies behave just like traditional publishing companies in all respects, except that they publish books using an author-subsidized business model, as opposed to financing all costs themselves and, in exchange, return a higher-than-industry-standard share of sales proceeds to the author. A hybrid publisher makes income from a combination of publishing services and book sales.
Although hybrid publishing companies are author-subsidized, they are different from other author-subsidized models (i.e., self-publishing service providers) in that hybrid publishers adhere--without exception—to IBPA's Hybrid Publisher Criteria. Regardless of who pays for editorial, design, and production fees, it is always the publisher that bears responsibility for producing, distributing, and ultimately selling professional-quality books.
IBPA's Hybrid Publisher Criteria includes the following list of expectations, which all hybrid publishers are expected to meet:
Please download the IBPA Hybrid Publisher Criteria or learn more by visiting the IBPA here.
Although hybrid publishing companies are author-subsidized, they are different from other author-subsidized models (i.e., self-publishing service providers) in that hybrid publishers adhere--without exception—to IBPA's Hybrid Publisher Criteria. Regardless of who pays for editorial, design, and production fees, it is always the publisher that bears responsibility for producing, distributing, and ultimately selling professional-quality books.
IBPA's Hybrid Publisher Criteria includes the following list of expectations, which all hybrid publishers are expected to meet:
- Define a mission and vision for its publishing program.
- Vet submissions.
- Commit to truth and transparency in business practices.
- Provide a negotiable, easy-to-understand contract for each book published.
- Publish under its own imprint(s) and ISBNs.
- Publish to industry standards
- Ensure editorial, design, and production quality.
- Pursue and manage a range of publishing rights.
- Provide distribution services.
- Demonstrate respectable sales.
- Pay authors a higher-than-standard royalty.
Please download the IBPA Hybrid Publisher Criteria or learn more by visiting the IBPA here.
What are the industry standards for a professionally published book?
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Where will my books be sold?
When you sign up with W.H.Wax Publishing, your eBook, Paperback, and Hardcover will be made available for sale virtually everywhere books are sold. Below is a partial list of our distribution partners.
eBook Partners
Amazon Kindle
Amazon is the world’s largest online retailer and the creator of the world’s best-selling eReader, the Kindle. Publish your eBook on Amazon’s Kindle Store and it will be available for purchase worldwide on Amazon.com. Your eBook will be available for purchase on Kindle devices and Kindle apps for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, PC, Mac, BlackBerry, and Android-based devices.
Apple iBookstore
Apple’s iBookstore is one of the fastest growing eBook retailers in the world. By publishing your eBook on Apple’s iBookstore, it will be available for purchase worldwide on the world’s most popular tablet, the iPad. It will also be available on iTunes, the iPhone, and the iPod Touch.
Barnes & Noble
The NOOK is an eReader designed by Barnes & Noble – the world’s #1 bookseller. Publishing your eBook on Barnes & Noble’s eBookstore will make it available on BN.com, NOOK eBook Readers, and Barnes & Noble’s free NOOK eReading software for iPad, iPhone/iPod touch, Mac, Android, PC, etc.
Blio
Blio is a feature-rich eReading application that allows you to go beyond the written word. Experience books through the eyes of the author, with crystal clear sound and images that come alive in brilliant color. Blio delivers the most advanced, flexible and open reading platform in the world. Blio does more than translate best-sellers to a black-and-white screen Blio brings the pages to life. Baker & Taylor is converting, managing and delivering new content for Blio every day. Publishers in the Blio program include Elsevier, Hachette, HarperCollins, Random House, Penguin, Simon & Schuster, Wiley and many more. With more than 44,000 customers in 120 countries, Baker & Taylor’s global reach makes it the perfect partner to provide superior content management and distribution for the world’s most innovative e-reader application.
Freading
Library Ideas, LLC is a global media company focused on libraries, based in Fairfax, Virginia, USA. The company offers The Freegal Music Service, Freegal Movie Service, The Freading eBook Service and Rocket Languages as part of its developing product suite. Their primary sales channels are Public Libraries, Universities, Schools, special libraries and military bases. Library Ideas products have been used millions of times by cardholders of over 1,000 libraries in many different countries.
Gardners
Gardners has been an integral link in the book industry for over 25 years as Britain’s leading independent wholesaler. From local bookshops to non-traditional outlets, multi-national companies and e-commerce concerns, including over 1,000 internet retailers, we specialize in meeting the needs of booksellers and retailers on a global basis.
Google Play
Google Play is Google’s eBookstore. By publishing your eBook on the Google Play Store, your eBook will be available worldwide for purchase from the Web and any Android device.
Kobo
Kobo is a global eBook retailer that carries more than 2.5 million eBooks and has customers in more than 200 countries. Publishing your eBook on Kobo’s eBookstore will make it available worldwide on kobobooks.com and all Kobo eReaders including the Kobo Touch, Kobo Wi-Fi, Kobo Vox and all Kobo Books apps for iPad, iPhone/iPod touch, Mac, Android, PC, etc.
OverDrive
OverDrive is a leading full-service digital distributor of eBooks, audiobooks, and other digital content. Publishing on OverDrive will make your eBook available to millions of end users globally through OverDrive’s network of online retailer partners and more than 15,000 libraries, schools, and colleges worldwide.
Scribd
Scribd is building the world’s premier book membership service. With a library of more than one million books, audiobooks, comics and adding more every day, their readers have clocked more than 17 million hours of reading time across all genres since 2013.
Wheelers
Wheelers has been supplying schools, public libraries and the general public for more than forty years. Catering to the needs of schools and libraries, their expert processing team covers books for New Zealand’s largest public libraries.
Paperback & Hardcover Partners
Amazon.com
Make your book available to millions of customers on Amazon.com.
Amazon Europe
Make your book available to millions of customers on Amazon’s European websites including Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, Amazon.es, Amazon.fr, Amazon.it.
Baker & Taylor
Baker & Taylor is a leading distributor of books, videos, and music products to libraries, institutions and retailers. They ship more than 1 million unique products (SKUs) and also maintain one of the largest in-stock inventories of books, videos and music in the U.S. – about 385,000 titles in inventory and more than 1.5 million titles available for order.
Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble is the internet’s largest bookstore. Taking advantage of vast warehouses across the United States, they stock over 1 million titles for immediate delivery — that’s more titles than any other online bookseller.
Gardners
Gardners has been an integral link in the book industry for over 25 years as Britain’s leading independent wholesaler. From local bookshops to non-traditional outlets, multi-national companies and e-commerce concerns, including over 1,000 internet retailers, we specialize in meeting the needs of booksellers and retailers on a global basis.
IndieBound
A product of ongoing collaborations between the independent bookstore members of the American Booksellers Association, IndieBound is all about independent bookstores and the power of “local first” shopping. Locally owned independent businesses pump money back into their communities by way of taxes, payrolls and purchases. That means more money for sound schools, green parks, strong police and fire departments, and smooth roads, all in your neighborhood.
Ingram Content Group
Ingram Content Group is the world’s largest and most trusted distributor of physical and digital content. Ingram is the leader in helping content reach its destination anywhere in the world. Whether digital or physical content, Ingram delivers to mobile phones, tablets, online retailers, bookstores, libraries, schools and consumers across the globe.
Bookshop.org
Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. As more and more people buy their books online, we wanted to create an easy, convenient way for you to get your books and support bookstores at the same time.
eBook Partners
Amazon Kindle
Amazon is the world’s largest online retailer and the creator of the world’s best-selling eReader, the Kindle. Publish your eBook on Amazon’s Kindle Store and it will be available for purchase worldwide on Amazon.com. Your eBook will be available for purchase on Kindle devices and Kindle apps for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, PC, Mac, BlackBerry, and Android-based devices.
Apple iBookstore
Apple’s iBookstore is one of the fastest growing eBook retailers in the world. By publishing your eBook on Apple’s iBookstore, it will be available for purchase worldwide on the world’s most popular tablet, the iPad. It will also be available on iTunes, the iPhone, and the iPod Touch.
Barnes & Noble
The NOOK is an eReader designed by Barnes & Noble – the world’s #1 bookseller. Publishing your eBook on Barnes & Noble’s eBookstore will make it available on BN.com, NOOK eBook Readers, and Barnes & Noble’s free NOOK eReading software for iPad, iPhone/iPod touch, Mac, Android, PC, etc.
Blio
Blio is a feature-rich eReading application that allows you to go beyond the written word. Experience books through the eyes of the author, with crystal clear sound and images that come alive in brilliant color. Blio delivers the most advanced, flexible and open reading platform in the world. Blio does more than translate best-sellers to a black-and-white screen Blio brings the pages to life. Baker & Taylor is converting, managing and delivering new content for Blio every day. Publishers in the Blio program include Elsevier, Hachette, HarperCollins, Random House, Penguin, Simon & Schuster, Wiley and many more. With more than 44,000 customers in 120 countries, Baker & Taylor’s global reach makes it the perfect partner to provide superior content management and distribution for the world’s most innovative e-reader application.
Freading
Library Ideas, LLC is a global media company focused on libraries, based in Fairfax, Virginia, USA. The company offers The Freegal Music Service, Freegal Movie Service, The Freading eBook Service and Rocket Languages as part of its developing product suite. Their primary sales channels are Public Libraries, Universities, Schools, special libraries and military bases. Library Ideas products have been used millions of times by cardholders of over 1,000 libraries in many different countries.
Gardners
Gardners has been an integral link in the book industry for over 25 years as Britain’s leading independent wholesaler. From local bookshops to non-traditional outlets, multi-national companies and e-commerce concerns, including over 1,000 internet retailers, we specialize in meeting the needs of booksellers and retailers on a global basis.
Google Play
Google Play is Google’s eBookstore. By publishing your eBook on the Google Play Store, your eBook will be available worldwide for purchase from the Web and any Android device.
Kobo
Kobo is a global eBook retailer that carries more than 2.5 million eBooks and has customers in more than 200 countries. Publishing your eBook on Kobo’s eBookstore will make it available worldwide on kobobooks.com and all Kobo eReaders including the Kobo Touch, Kobo Wi-Fi, Kobo Vox and all Kobo Books apps for iPad, iPhone/iPod touch, Mac, Android, PC, etc.
OverDrive
OverDrive is a leading full-service digital distributor of eBooks, audiobooks, and other digital content. Publishing on OverDrive will make your eBook available to millions of end users globally through OverDrive’s network of online retailer partners and more than 15,000 libraries, schools, and colleges worldwide.
Scribd
Scribd is building the world’s premier book membership service. With a library of more than one million books, audiobooks, comics and adding more every day, their readers have clocked more than 17 million hours of reading time across all genres since 2013.
Wheelers
Wheelers has been supplying schools, public libraries and the general public for more than forty years. Catering to the needs of schools and libraries, their expert processing team covers books for New Zealand’s largest public libraries.
Paperback & Hardcover Partners
Amazon.com
Make your book available to millions of customers on Amazon.com.
Amazon Europe
Make your book available to millions of customers on Amazon’s European websites including Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, Amazon.es, Amazon.fr, Amazon.it.
Baker & Taylor
Baker & Taylor is a leading distributor of books, videos, and music products to libraries, institutions and retailers. They ship more than 1 million unique products (SKUs) and also maintain one of the largest in-stock inventories of books, videos and music in the U.S. – about 385,000 titles in inventory and more than 1.5 million titles available for order.
Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble is the internet’s largest bookstore. Taking advantage of vast warehouses across the United States, they stock over 1 million titles for immediate delivery — that’s more titles than any other online bookseller.
Gardners
Gardners has been an integral link in the book industry for over 25 years as Britain’s leading independent wholesaler. From local bookshops to non-traditional outlets, multi-national companies and e-commerce concerns, including over 1,000 internet retailers, we specialize in meeting the needs of booksellers and retailers on a global basis.
IndieBound
A product of ongoing collaborations between the independent bookstore members of the American Booksellers Association, IndieBound is all about independent bookstores and the power of “local first” shopping. Locally owned independent businesses pump money back into their communities by way of taxes, payrolls and purchases. That means more money for sound schools, green parks, strong police and fire departments, and smooth roads, all in your neighborhood.
Ingram Content Group
Ingram Content Group is the world’s largest and most trusted distributor of physical and digital content. Ingram is the leader in helping content reach its destination anywhere in the world. Whether digital or physical content, Ingram delivers to mobile phones, tablets, online retailers, bookstores, libraries, schools and consumers across the globe.
Bookshop.org
Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. As more and more people buy their books online, we wanted to create an easy, convenient way for you to get your books and support bookstores at the same time.
What is the difference between a hybrid publisher and a traditional publisher?
Business Model:
Traditional Publishers: They generally cover all publishing costs (editing, design, printing, marketing) and pay authors an advance against future royalties.
Hybrid Publishers: Authors share the costs and may not receive an advance. In return, they retain 100% control and higher royalties.
Control and Decision-Making:
Traditional Publishers: Make editorial decisions, cover design, and marketing strategies. Authors have little to no say.
Hybrid Publishers: With W.H.Wax Publishing, all authors have 100% input on cover design, editing, and marketing. The author collaborates closely with their Publishing Services Manager (PSM) or through W.H.Wax Publishing's 24/7 support line.
Distribution and Marketing:
Traditional Publishers: Widespread distribution through established channels (bookstores, libraries, online retailers).
Hybrid Publishers: Distribution varies; some use traditional channels, while others focus on online platforms. W.H.Wax Publishing has developed one the best, if not the most comprehensive book marketing programs available in the industry today.
Quality and Reputation:
Traditional Publishers: Often associated with prestige and quality due to rigorous selection processes.
Hybrid Publishers: Vary in reputation; some maintain high standards, while others may not.
Financial Risk:
Traditional Publishers: Assume financial risk (production costs, marketing). Authors receive advances regardless of book sales.
Hybrid Publishers: Authors bear more financial risk but potentially reap higher rewards. W.H.Wax Publishing contributes to lower financial risks through publisher contributions and discounts.
Traditional Publishers: They generally cover all publishing costs (editing, design, printing, marketing) and pay authors an advance against future royalties.
Hybrid Publishers: Authors share the costs and may not receive an advance. In return, they retain 100% control and higher royalties.
Control and Decision-Making:
Traditional Publishers: Make editorial decisions, cover design, and marketing strategies. Authors have little to no say.
Hybrid Publishers: With W.H.Wax Publishing, all authors have 100% input on cover design, editing, and marketing. The author collaborates closely with their Publishing Services Manager (PSM) or through W.H.Wax Publishing's 24/7 support line.
Distribution and Marketing:
Traditional Publishers: Widespread distribution through established channels (bookstores, libraries, online retailers).
Hybrid Publishers: Distribution varies; some use traditional channels, while others focus on online platforms. W.H.Wax Publishing has developed one the best, if not the most comprehensive book marketing programs available in the industry today.
Quality and Reputation:
Traditional Publishers: Often associated with prestige and quality due to rigorous selection processes.
Hybrid Publishers: Vary in reputation; some maintain high standards, while others may not.
Financial Risk:
Traditional Publishers: Assume financial risk (production costs, marketing). Authors receive advances regardless of book sales.
Hybrid Publishers: Authors bear more financial risk but potentially reap higher rewards. W.H.Wax Publishing contributes to lower financial risks through publisher contributions and discounts.
What is BISG?
Information, Standards, Research, and Inclusion
The Book Industry Study Group (BISG) is a membership organization made up of a diverse slate of publishers, manufacturers, wholesalers & distributors, libraries, retailers and industry partners. What unifies them is the value they receive by joining and engaging with our committees, where work gets done that improves the industry. Our committees are where relationships get built and good ideas are surfaced, solving problems that affect two or more parts of the industry, with five core practice areas: metadata, rights, supply chain, subject codes (BISAC), and workflow.
The Book Industry Study Group (BISG) is a membership organization made up of a diverse slate of publishers, manufacturers, wholesalers & distributors, libraries, retailers and industry partners. What unifies them is the value they receive by joining and engaging with our committees, where work gets done that improves the industry. Our committees are where relationships get built and good ideas are surfaced, solving problems that affect two or more parts of the industry, with five core practice areas: metadata, rights, supply chain, subject codes (BISAC), and workflow.
What are BISAC Codes?
BISAC is an acronym for Book Industry Standards and Communications and is the standard classification system utilized by publishers, retailers, and libraries for categorizing books. W.H. Wax Publishing runs software analysis of each book's market, collaborates with authors to determine and assign the appropriate BISAC codes on their behalf.
Where can I see my book sales?
W.H.Wax Publishing publishes monthly sales reports to your author dashboard within 14 business days following the end of each month. Additionally, reports can be requested and will be delivered within 14 business days. Sales data is categorized according to title, retailer, format, ISBN, and the period of sale. To request a sales report, please contact [email protected]
When will I receive my royalty earnings?
Royalty payments are typically initiated approximately 90 days following the end of the month when the sales occur. After initiation, it may take an additional 3–5 business days for the funds to reflect in your account. The 90-day period for W.H.Wax Publishing to disburse royalties corresponds with the time required to collect the funds from all our retail partners.
Can I make changes to my book after publishing it?
Yes, however, due to the labor involved in making changes, there will be a fee. Fees are calculated based on the number of changes and are determined after submitting an edit request. To submit an edit request, please email [email protected].
For metadata changes, such as edits to price, description, author bio, genres, etc., please be aware that it may take retailers 5–10 business days to process and display the changes.
For metadata changes, such as edits to price, description, author bio, genres, etc., please be aware that it may take retailers 5–10 business days to process and display the changes.
Can a retailer sell my book at a discount price?
Retailers all have the right to discount your book if they choose but it will not affect your royalties.
Do I earn less when a retailer discounts my book price?
A retailer's discount for your print book will not affect your earnings. When a retailer discounts a book, they absorb the price reduction cost. In other words, your earnings will still be based on the original retail price.
There is an exception. If Amazon decides to discount your eBook to match a lower price they find elsewhere, your eBook earnings will be based on the discounted price.
There is an exception. If Amazon decides to discount your eBook to match a lower price they find elsewhere, your eBook earnings will be based on the discounted price.
What is a wholesale discount, and which should I choose?
The wholesale discount is the discount a retailer or wholesaler receives when purchasing a copy of your book. For the reasons listed below, we generally recommend selecting the 40% discount.
The 40% discount is generally sufficient for online retailers to carry your title, but not enough for brick-and-mortar outlets to consider carrying your title.
Brick-and-mortar bookstores and libraries often require a 53% discount as a condition for considering a title's inclusion in their inventory. However, setting your discount at 53% does not guarantee that your title will be stocked. The final decision rests with the purchasing managers and bookstore buyers.
Other than paperback editions sold through Amazon (which will always receive a 40% discount), the discount you select will apply across the board to both online and brick-and-mortar retailers. Since the majority of our authors generate their sales online, we advise setting the discount for your paperback at 40%. This advice remains valid unless there is pre-existing knowledge that the book will be carried by brick-and-mortar bookstores and libraries.
The 40% discount is generally sufficient for online retailers to carry your title, but not enough for brick-and-mortar outlets to consider carrying your title.
Brick-and-mortar bookstores and libraries often require a 53% discount as a condition for considering a title's inclusion in their inventory. However, setting your discount at 53% does not guarantee that your title will be stocked. The final decision rests with the purchasing managers and bookstore buyers.
Other than paperback editions sold through Amazon (which will always receive a 40% discount), the discount you select will apply across the board to both online and brick-and-mortar retailers. Since the majority of our authors generate their sales online, we advise setting the discount for your paperback at 40%. This advice remains valid unless there is pre-existing knowledge that the book will be carried by brick-and-mortar bookstores and libraries.
eBook Author Royalties
eBook retailers pay out different royalty rates based on your eBook’s list price, so review this list carefully before making your pricing determination. Email your publishing services manager (PSM) if you have any questions.
What are eBook royalties?
eBook royalties are the percentage of a book’s list price that authors earn from their sales. In simple terms, eBook royalties work like this:
- You set a price for your book and publish your eBook.
- Readers begin purchasing your book at some of the many retailers W.H.Wax Publishing partners with.
- You receive a percentage (this number varies from retailer to retailer) of the list price of each book that is sold, which is your eBook royalty.
How do eBook Royalties Differ from Print Book Royalties?
Royalties can differ depending on whether your book is being sold in print or eBook format. The difference lies in the production and distribution between the two.
For example, it costs more to produce a physical book because you have to print the book (different print formats affect the cost and profits as well), and then printed books have different distribution options, which can affect sales and, thus, the royalties. Some of the factors that affect the royalties for print books include the binding type, the trim size, interior type, retail price, and wholesale discount, among others.
It might sound complicated, but W.H.Wax Publishing will help you every step of the way.
Amazon Kindle: 70% of the list price, less delivery fees for eBooks priced between $2.99 & $9.99.
35% of list price for eBooks priced between below $2.99 & above $9.99.
(Amazon’s delivery fees are based on the size of your eBook file. Roughly $0.15/MB.)
Apple iBookstore: 70% of the list price, regardless of the eBook price.
Barnes & Noble: 70% of the list price, regardless of the eBook price.
Blio: 45% of list price regardless of eBook price.
CoreSource: 50% of list price regardless of eBook price.
Follett: 50% of list price regardless of eBook price.
Freading: 52% of the revenue received, regardless of the eBook price.
Gardners: 55% of the revenue received, less taxes, regardless of the eBook price.
Google Play: 70% of list price regardless of eBook price
Kobo: 70% of list price for eBooks priced between $1.99 & $12.99.
45% of list price for eBooks priced between below $1.99 & above $12.99.
OverDrive: 50% of list price regardless of eBook price.
Scribd: 50% of the list price, up to a maximum of $15.00, for every Sale by Full Read for each Participating eBook.
Wheelers: 70% of the list price, regardless of the eBook price.
For example, it costs more to produce a physical book because you have to print the book (different print formats affect the cost and profits as well), and then printed books have different distribution options, which can affect sales and, thus, the royalties. Some of the factors that affect the royalties for print books include the binding type, the trim size, interior type, retail price, and wholesale discount, among others.
It might sound complicated, but W.H.Wax Publishing will help you every step of the way.
Amazon Kindle: 70% of the list price, less delivery fees for eBooks priced between $2.99 & $9.99.
35% of list price for eBooks priced between below $2.99 & above $9.99.
(Amazon’s delivery fees are based on the size of your eBook file. Roughly $0.15/MB.)
Apple iBookstore: 70% of the list price, regardless of the eBook price.
Barnes & Noble: 70% of the list price, regardless of the eBook price.
Blio: 45% of list price regardless of eBook price.
CoreSource: 50% of list price regardless of eBook price.
Follett: 50% of list price regardless of eBook price.
Freading: 52% of the revenue received, regardless of the eBook price.
Gardners: 55% of the revenue received, less taxes, regardless of the eBook price.
Google Play: 70% of list price regardless of eBook price
Kobo: 70% of list price for eBooks priced between $1.99 & $12.99.
45% of list price for eBooks priced between below $1.99 & above $12.99.
OverDrive: 50% of list price regardless of eBook price.
Scribd: 50% of the list price, up to a maximum of $15.00, for every Sale by Full Read for each Participating eBook.
Wheelers: 70% of the list price, regardless of the eBook price.
What is Shilo Distribution?
Shilo Distribution, a subsidiary of W.H.Wax Publishing, is a print book, audiobook, and eBook distributor whose books are exclusively printed in Nashville, Tennessee, and distributed from Norfork, Arkansas.
How does Shilo work?
Let's look at this example. If your book is sold and distributed by Shilo for $14.95, you would first deduct 15% from $14.95, which equals $12.70. You would then deduct $0.48 per book for the packaging cost, which equals $12.22. Next, you would deduct $0.17 per book to get the books to us and $4.13 to ship to the customer. So, by selling and distributing your books through direct sales (sales from a website, web page, landing page, and social media ads that are managed and distributed by Shilo), you would profit an estimated $7.92 per book. The author copies do not have anything to do with Amazon or non-Amazon royalties.
Book Returns
By default, W.H.Wax Publishing classifies its print-edition titles as “returnable” with online and brick and mortar booksellers in order to make our titles as widely available as possible. We recommend selecting "return - destroy" as your returnability option. Many booksellers make “returnability” a prerequisite to even consider carrying a title. Destroying (rather than having the returned copies delivered to you) is less expensive to you as the author.
If you have chosen to have returned copies delivered to you, a $3 fee will be deducted from your royalties, and you will be invoiced separately by W.H.Wax Publishing for the cost to ship the returned copies to you.
Note: Some online retailers may refuse to carry your title on their site due to their return policies if you decide to select nonreturnable.
When a book is returned, W.H.Wax Publishing refunds the discounted price the retailer originally paid back to the bookseller. This is dependent upon the wholesale discount you select. This means that the return fee will be higher than the royalties you earned on the original sale, as the retailer is receiving a full refund on the price they paid for the book. If you have a positive royalty balance in the month in which the return occurs, the return amount will be deducted from your royalties. If your returns exceed your total earnings in a given month, W.H.Wax Publishing reserves the right to invoice you for the balance owed and you have an obligation to reimburse W.H.Wax Publishing the amount owed within 30 days of receiving notice. If the balance owed is not reimbursed within 30 days of receiving notice, W.H.Wax Publishing reserves the right to disable distribution of your book(s) until reimbursement has been made.
Retailers can return a book they've purchased from us at any time if you opt to make your book returnable. They are not required to return books in a set timeframe, which means the returns can process several months or even years after the sale is originally placed or after you've received royalties for that sale.
Only books returned in the US or Canada are eligible for delivery to the author. Returns from all other countries are automatically destroyed.
If you have chosen to have returned copies delivered to you, a $3 fee will be deducted from your royalties, and you will be invoiced separately by W.H.Wax Publishing for the cost to ship the returned copies to you.
Note: Some online retailers may refuse to carry your title on their site due to their return policies if you decide to select nonreturnable.
When a book is returned, W.H.Wax Publishing refunds the discounted price the retailer originally paid back to the bookseller. This is dependent upon the wholesale discount you select. This means that the return fee will be higher than the royalties you earned on the original sale, as the retailer is receiving a full refund on the price they paid for the book. If you have a positive royalty balance in the month in which the return occurs, the return amount will be deducted from your royalties. If your returns exceed your total earnings in a given month, W.H.Wax Publishing reserves the right to invoice you for the balance owed and you have an obligation to reimburse W.H.Wax Publishing the amount owed within 30 days of receiving notice. If the balance owed is not reimbursed within 30 days of receiving notice, W.H.Wax Publishing reserves the right to disable distribution of your book(s) until reimbursement has been made.
Retailers can return a book they've purchased from us at any time if you opt to make your book returnable. They are not required to return books in a set timeframe, which means the returns can process several months or even years after the sale is originally placed or after you've received royalties for that sale.
Only books returned in the US or Canada are eligible for delivery to the author. Returns from all other countries are automatically destroyed.
When writing a novel, how much space should I have between sentences and paragraphs?
Line spacing for sentences and paragraphs can differ depending on the context. For manuscripts, double spacing is preferred as it facilitates easier reading and annotation. In published novels, line spacing is commonly single, but not standardized; publishers often opt for spacing between 1.15 and 1.25. Paragraph spacing is less regulated, but leaving a blank line between paragraphs is common to provide visual separation.
What is the Chicago Manual of Style?
The Chicago Manual of Style is an American English style and usage guide published continuously by the University of Chicago Press since 1906. Today, it is used widely in many academic disciplines and is considered the standard for US style in book publishing.
Source: The Chicago Manual of Style, explained | University of Chicago News (uchicago.edu)
Source: The Chicago Manual of Style, explained | University of Chicago News (uchicago.edu)
When should I spell out numbers?
According to the Chicago Manual of Style (the industry standard), here are the key guidelines for spelling out numbers:
1. Zero through One Hundred: Spell out whole numbers from zero through one hundred. For example, "She has twenty-four apples."
2. Large Round Numbers: Spell out large round numbers such as hundreds, thousands, and millions. For example, "two thousand people attended the event."
3. Numbers Above One Hundred: Use numerals for numbers above one hundred, except for the large round numbers mentioned above. For example, "There were 180 participants."
4. Decimals: Numbers with decimals are written in numerals instead of being spelled out. For example, you would write “2.5” instead of “two point five.” This helps maintain clarity and precision.
5. Time of Day: Times of day are typically expressed in numerals, not spelled out. For example, you would write 7:00 p.m. rather than "seven o’clock p.m."
6. Dates & Years: Dates like May 5, 1942, and Years like 1939 are typically written as numerals rather than spelled out. However, if a year appears at the beginning of a sentence, it should be spelled out or the sentence should be rephrased to avoid starting with a numeral
7. Currency: You do not spell out $100,000. Instead, you use numerals for amounts over one hundred, especially in monetary contexts. For example, one-hundred thousand dollars should be written as $100,000.
8. Specific Names or Titles: Numbers are generally spelled out in text up to one hundred. However, there are exceptions, especially when dealing with specific names or titles. For example, “Station 14,” the 14 would typically not be spelled out because it is part of a proper noun.
9. Consistency: Maintain consistency within the same context. If you start spelling out numbers, continue to do so in similar contexts.
10. Beginning of a Sentence: Always spell out numbers that begin a sentence. For example, "Thirty students were present."
11. Technical and Scientific Writing: In technical or scientific contexts, spell out numbers under ten and use numerals for 10 and above. For example, "The experiment included 6 samples."
12. Avoid Clusters: Avoid clustering too many spelled-out numbers together. If you have three or more numbers in close proximity, use numerals to improve readability.
Sources:
https://danieljtortora.com/blog/spelling-out-numbers-chicago-manual.
https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/qanda/data/faq/topics/Numbers.html.
https://www.grammarbook.com/numbers/numbers.asp.
https://www.tckpublishing.com/when-to-write-out-numbers/.
https://blog.writersgig.com/when-to-spell-out-numbers/.
1. Zero through One Hundred: Spell out whole numbers from zero through one hundred. For example, "She has twenty-four apples."
2. Large Round Numbers: Spell out large round numbers such as hundreds, thousands, and millions. For example, "two thousand people attended the event."
3. Numbers Above One Hundred: Use numerals for numbers above one hundred, except for the large round numbers mentioned above. For example, "There were 180 participants."
4. Decimals: Numbers with decimals are written in numerals instead of being spelled out. For example, you would write “2.5” instead of “two point five.” This helps maintain clarity and precision.
5. Time of Day: Times of day are typically expressed in numerals, not spelled out. For example, you would write 7:00 p.m. rather than "seven o’clock p.m."
6. Dates & Years: Dates like May 5, 1942, and Years like 1939 are typically written as numerals rather than spelled out. However, if a year appears at the beginning of a sentence, it should be spelled out or the sentence should be rephrased to avoid starting with a numeral
7. Currency: You do not spell out $100,000. Instead, you use numerals for amounts over one hundred, especially in monetary contexts. For example, one-hundred thousand dollars should be written as $100,000.
8. Specific Names or Titles: Numbers are generally spelled out in text up to one hundred. However, there are exceptions, especially when dealing with specific names or titles. For example, “Station 14,” the 14 would typically not be spelled out because it is part of a proper noun.
9. Consistency: Maintain consistency within the same context. If you start spelling out numbers, continue to do so in similar contexts.
10. Beginning of a Sentence: Always spell out numbers that begin a sentence. For example, "Thirty students were present."
11. Technical and Scientific Writing: In technical or scientific contexts, spell out numbers under ten and use numerals for 10 and above. For example, "The experiment included 6 samples."
12. Avoid Clusters: Avoid clustering too many spelled-out numbers together. If you have three or more numbers in close proximity, use numerals to improve readability.
Sources:
https://danieljtortora.com/blog/spelling-out-numbers-chicago-manual.
https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/qanda/data/faq/topics/Numbers.html.
https://www.grammarbook.com/numbers/numbers.asp.
https://www.tckpublishing.com/when-to-write-out-numbers/.
https://blog.writersgig.com/when-to-spell-out-numbers/.
Will my book be returnable?
By default, W.H.Wax Publishing classifies its print-edition titles as “returnable” with online and brick and mortar booksellers in order to make our titles as widely available as possible. We recommend selecting "return - destroy" as your returnability option. Many booksellers make “returnability” a prerequisite to even consider carrying a title. Destroying (rather than having the returned copies delivered to you) is less expensive to you as the author.
If you have chosen to have returned copies delivered to you, a $3 fee will be deducted from your royalties, and you will be invoiced separately by W.H.Wax Publishing for the cost to ship the returned copies to you.
Note: Some online retailers may refuse to carry your title on their site due to their return policies if you decide to select nonreturnable.
When a book is returned, W.H.Wax Publishing refunds the discounted price the retailer originally paid back to the bookseller. This is dependent upon the wholesale discount you select. This means that the return fee will be higher than the royalties you earned on the original sale, as the retailer is receiving a full refund on the price they paid for the book. If you have a positive royalty balance in the month in which the return occurs, the return amount will be deducted from your royalties.
If your returns exceed your total earnings in a given month, W.H.Wax Publishing reserves the right to invoice you for the balance owed and you have an obligation to reimburse W.H.Wax Publishing the amount owed within 30 days of receiving notice. If the balance owed is not reimbursed within 30 days of receiving notice, W.H.Wax Publishing reserves the right to disable distribution of your book(s) until reimbursement has been made.
Retailers can return a book they've purchased from us at any time if you opt to make your book returnable. They are not required to return books in a set timeframe, which means the returns can process several months or even years after the sale is originally placed or after you've received royalties for that sale.
Only books returned in the US or Canada are eligible for delivery to the author. Returns from all other countries are automatically destroyed.
If you have chosen to have returned copies delivered to you, a $3 fee will be deducted from your royalties, and you will be invoiced separately by W.H.Wax Publishing for the cost to ship the returned copies to you.
Note: Some online retailers may refuse to carry your title on their site due to their return policies if you decide to select nonreturnable.
When a book is returned, W.H.Wax Publishing refunds the discounted price the retailer originally paid back to the bookseller. This is dependent upon the wholesale discount you select. This means that the return fee will be higher than the royalties you earned on the original sale, as the retailer is receiving a full refund on the price they paid for the book. If you have a positive royalty balance in the month in which the return occurs, the return amount will be deducted from your royalties.
If your returns exceed your total earnings in a given month, W.H.Wax Publishing reserves the right to invoice you for the balance owed and you have an obligation to reimburse W.H.Wax Publishing the amount owed within 30 days of receiving notice. If the balance owed is not reimbursed within 30 days of receiving notice, W.H.Wax Publishing reserves the right to disable distribution of your book(s) until reimbursement has been made.
Retailers can return a book they've purchased from us at any time if you opt to make your book returnable. They are not required to return books in a set timeframe, which means the returns can process several months or even years after the sale is originally placed or after you've received royalties for that sale.
Only books returned in the US or Canada are eligible for delivery to the author. Returns from all other countries are automatically destroyed.
What is the industry standard for numbering pages?
In the publishing industry, the standard for numbering pages in a novel typically follows these guidelines:
Front Matter: The pages before the main content (such as the title page, copyright page, dedication, and table of contents) are usually numbered with lowercase Roman numerals (i, ii, iii, etc.). The title page itself is not numbered.
Main Content: The main body of the novel starts with Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, etc.). Page numbering begins with the first page of the first chapter or prologue.
Placement: Page numbers are usually placed at the top or bottom of the page. For the main content, odd-numbered pages (recto) are on the right-hand side, and even-numbered pages (verso) are on the left-hand side¹².
Headers and Footers: Often, the author's last name, book title, or chapter title is included in the header or footer along with the page number³.
Front Matter: The pages before the main content (such as the title page, copyright page, dedication, and table of contents) are usually numbered with lowercase Roman numerals (i, ii, iii, etc.). The title page itself is not numbered.
Main Content: The main body of the novel starts with Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, etc.). Page numbering begins with the first page of the first chapter or prologue.
Placement: Page numbers are usually placed at the top or bottom of the page. For the main content, odd-numbered pages (recto) are on the right-hand side, and even-numbered pages (verso) are on the left-hand side¹².
Headers and Footers: Often, the author's last name, book title, or chapter title is included in the header or footer along with the page number³.
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