Remove a major roadblock to bookstore orders!

For bookstores to stock your title, it must be sold to them with a returnable status. This is standard practice with traditional publishers. On-demand publishing services, however, typically sell books as non-returnable since their books only get printed after a sale is made. This approach, although very cost effective for authors, provides a disincentive for bookstores to stock copies of your book.

In order to counter this disadvantage, particularly if you plan to promote your title heavily in the media, you may want to take advantage of our Book Return Insurance service. For a yearly fee, we will list your book as returnable with our wholesaler, thus leveling the playing field with traditional publishers.

How do I get started?

1. Complete the FriesenPress Service Order Form (click here to download) and complete and sign the Book Return Insurance Agreement. Your author account manager will provide you with a copy of this document and will assist you in filling it out.
2. Your title will appear with a status of “returnable” with the Ingram Book Company, the largest book wholesaler in North America. This will occur within 3 to 4 weeks from your book being listed for sale with our distribution channels, or, if you have already published your book with us, 3 to 4 weeks from the time you submit your signed Book Return Insurance agreement and payment.
3. You will be contacted three months prior to the expiration of your agreement to enquire whether you wish to renew your participation in our Book Return Insurance Program for another year.

What is the cost for this service?

Setup fee (includes first year of membership): $649.00
Subsequent renewals: $299.00 per year