SBPRA Presale Publishing FAQ

Q: What is the SBPRA Presale Publishing Option?

A: For motivated authors, SBPRA offers an innovative fast track publishing program where authors assist with pre-selling 100 books. This jump starts your sales once your book is released to Marketing.

If this is something that interests you please let our Acquisitions and Contracts team know when you discuss your contract with them. If you are a current author with us, or if you are an author with a series of books, this may be an ideal way to boost sales for your current title and future books.

Q: What are the benefits of the SBPRA Presale Publishing Option?

A: The primary benefit is SBPRA Web Team will create a unique pre-sale webpage where the book can be purchased prior to the book’s release to the general market.

Q: I have a SBPRA Presale Publishing contract, what is the Production process for my book?

A:  SBPRA PreSale Publishing authors follow the “Typical Production Process” as noted on the Client Care Page. The exception to this process is the pre-sale webpage is created during the Pre-Production Manuscript Review AND your book requires 100 pre-sales BEFORE moving from the Pre-Production phase to the Production phase.

Q: My pre-sale webpage has been created, but I want to make a change. Who do I contact?

A: Please send a query to the SBPRA Web Team directly. You should have received their contact information when you approved the pre-sale webpage. If you can not find that information please send a message through the Client Care Contact | Author Support form.

Q: I want to add a front cover image to my pre-sale webpage, who do I contact?

A: The front cover design is created during the Production phase. Adding a cover image to your pre-sale webpage, prior to this may involve an additional fee.

If you have a cover design already created, or you are working with a local artist, please contact as soon as possible so we can properly advise you of the cover design requirements. Please send a message through the Client Care Contact | Author Support form.

Q: I have a SBPRA Presale Publishing contract, what is the Production process for my book?

A:  SBPRA PreSale Publishing authors follow the “Typical Production Process” as noted on the Client Care Page. The exception to this process is your book requires the 100 pre-sales BEFORE moving from the Pre-Production phase to the Production phase.

Q: How soon will the pre-sale buyers receive the book once my book is released?

A: The Book Order Team processes the pre-sale orders as quickly as possible after the book is release to Marketing/Live Status. They estimate that the books will be shipped to pre-sale buyers within 2 weeks of the release date.

Q: How do I direct a bookstore, library, boutique, etc. to place a pre-sale order?

A: For orders of 15 or more copies, please send an email order request to the Book Order Team at bookorder@aeg-online-store.com with the following information:

• Note “Presale Order” in the subject line
• ISBN
• Title
• Quantity
• Complete shipping address (no PO Boxes)
• Telephone number
• Email address to send the invoice

Q: What if I do not pre-sell 100 books?

A: If 100 sales are not achieved within 6 months from the date the pre-sale webpage is operational, the author will have the option to purchase the remainder of the 100 books at the full retail price noted on the pre-sale website, or to cancel the program. If cancellation is selected SBPRA will return the funds to the pre-sale buyers and no royalty payments will be made to the author.

Q: My book is in Production, but I do not have a SBPRA PreSale Publishing contract, can I receive a pre-sale page?

A: Presale webpages are not created for authors who have a standard Joint Venture contract under the Eloquent Book, Strategic Book Publishing, or SBPRA imprint. However, please review the Enhanced Webpage information on the Author Marketing Ideas Page – http://authormarketingideas.com/enhancedauthorwebsites – one of these options may be alternate option for you and your book.

If you have further questions about the SBPRA PreSale Publishing program contact us.