Local Author & Creator Consignment Program Policy


WHO IS ELIGIBLE

  • Due to a high demand and limited shelf space, the Local Author/Creator Consignment Program is only open to 

    • residents of Cape Cod/Martha’s Vineyard/Nantucket

    • those who grew up on the Cape/Islands

    • those whose work is of local interest or features the Cape and Islands.

  • FOR AUTHORS

    • To be considered, your book must

      • have a barcode with a 13-digit ISBN/EAN 

      • have the title on the spine

      • be reviewed by The Brewster Book Store Consignment Manager for fit

    • Your book must be self published or published by an independent publisher

  • FOR CREATORS

    • To be considered, your work must

      • fit within available space (which varies from season to season) 

      • be consistent with the store’s aesthetic/vision/mission

      • be reviewed by The Brewster Book Store Consignment Manager for fit

    • The work must be yours

THE PROGRAM FEATURES

  • FOR AUTHORS

    • A six-month consignment period

    • 3-copy initial agreement; if at least 3 copies sell within the time period, you will be invited to continue as a consignee 

    • Book placement in the appropriate store section

    • Local author/local interest book marker

    • 60% of the book’s retail price for each copy sold paid to the author

  • FOR CREATORS

    • A three-month consignment period

    • Placement in the appropriate store section

    • Local creator sign/tag

    • Promotion via social media, newsletter, or print advertising at least once during consignment period

    • 60% of work’s retail price for each piece sold paid to creator

  • FOR AUTHORS & CREATORS

    • Payment for sold items made via check and sent quarterly (immediately following March 31, June 31, September 30, and December 31) to the address provided in application 

STEPS TO ENTER

  • Complete the on-line Local Author & Creator Consignment Form

  • Wait to hear from us. Because of the volume of applicants, we are not able to 

    • Speak with you in the store or take phone calls about your application/book/work

    • Accept copies prior to reviewing your application. (Books/work dropped off before you hear from us will be donated to a local “little free library”.)

    • Respond to emails about your book/application

AUTHOR & CREATOR COMMITMENT 

  • Pay a $25 administrative fee applied for your first consignment title and a $5 administrative fee for each additional title brought into the store. This fee will be collected when you drop off your books/work.

  • Drop off your books/work at The Brewster Book Store. We are unable to accept books/work  shipped to the store.

  • Promote your book actively and inform people of its availability at Brewster Book Store through your website, social media pages, press releases, word of mouth, etc.

  • Contact Brewster Book Store periodically to see if your book/work needs restocking.

  • Notify BBS if your contact information changes.

  • FOR AUTHORS

    • Pick up unsold books within 30 days of the end of your 6-month period. 

      • NOTE: Books that are not picked up will be donated to a nearby “little free library” after 30 days.

  • FOR CREATORS

    • Pick up unsold work within 30 days of the end of your 3-month period. 

      • NOTE: Works that are not picked up will be donated or disposed of 30 days after the end of your 3-month period.

BREWSTER BOOK STORE COMMITMENT

  • Receive book/work into our database and shelve/display in appropriate section of store

  • Provide the same, high level care to your book/work as we do to books/merchandise received from publishing houses and other vendors

    • NOTE: BBS is not responsible for stolen or damaged books

  • Send payments quarterly for any sold book. Payments will be sent to the address provided on the Local Author Consignment Form immediately following March 31, June 31, September 30, and December 31.

PLEASE NOTE: We feel very strongly about the importance of community support, which is why we love carrying and championing local work. It is also why we shop locally ourselves. We ask that you do the same. Follow us on social media, shop at our store or on our bookshop.org page, attend our events, and encourage others to do so, as well. Do the same for other local businesses. The vitality of Cape Cod hinges on a community that is committed to supporting each other. We are proud to be part of that community!

We thank you for taking the time to review the Local Author & Creator Consignment Program Policy, and we appreciate your patience during the process.