Local Author Consignment Program at Novel Tea Book Shop

At Novel Tea Book Shop, we’re passionate about supporting local indie authors. Our dedicated Local Authors Shelf celebrates Florida-based talent, offering a space where your stories can find their readers.

We’re excited to feature your work and invite you to join our consignment program. Please carefully review the details below to ensure a smooth partnership.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome self-published and small-press Florida authors to apply.  If you are published with a large platform publisher, please let us know that so that we can order your books through Ingram!

How Our Program Works

1. Application Process

• Submit your application using our Online Author Application Form.
• Approved applicants will receive a confirmation email with detailed next steps.

2. Stocking & Fees

• Approved authors will pay a one-time, non-refundable $15 Stocking Fee.
• The fee covers tasks like POS entry, shelf placard creation, inventory management, sales tracking, and payment processing.
• Authors must provide 3 copies of one book title for display.
• Books must have a valid ISBN and barcode for tracking purposes.
• Copies can be mailed or dropped off in person at the shop.

3. Consignment Period

Our consignment program begins with a 30-day trial period:

• Books will be displayed prominently on our Local Authors Shelf.
• Sales will be tracked through our POS system.
• If your book shows strong performance, the consignment can be extended for an additional 30 days (60 days total).
• No additional fees are charged for extensions.

At the end of the consignment period:

• Unsold books must be picked up in-store or mailed back at the author’s expense.
• Books left uncollected after 14 days will be donated.

4. Payment Details

• Authors will receive 60% of the retail price for each book sold.
• Payments are issued at the end of each 30-day consignment period.
• Authors may choose to receive payments via Venmo or PayPal.

5. Author Expectations

We believe the best partnerships are collaborative. Here’s how you can help make your consignment a success:

• Promote your book on social media and tag us (@novelteabookshop).
• Personalize your copies with signatures or messages to entice readers.
• Use stickers, bookmarks, or bundled merch to attract attention.
• Price your book competitively within your genre.

6. Our Commitment to You

At Novel Tea Book Shop, we’ll:

• Provide a professional retail space for your book.
• Track sales and share transparent monthly sales reports.
• Feature standout books in social media spotlights and during in-store events.
• Offer guidance on pricing and presentation if needed.

Please Note: While we take every precaution to protect your books, Novel Tea Book Shop is not responsible for theft, loss, or damage to consigned copies.

Timeline Overview

• Start Date: 1st of each month
• Initial Period: 30 days
• Extension Period (if applicable): Additional 30 days

Tip: Authors can choose to start their consignment immediately or delay it to the following month by informing our staff.

Ready to Get Started?

If this program sounds like a fit for your book, we’d love to hear from you!

Submit Your Application Here

We review all applications on a first-come, first-served basis and aim to respond within 7 business days.

We can’t wait to feature your work on our shelves! 📚✨