We Love Independent Book Stores

This information applies to
Independent Bookstores and Fine Book Sellers only.

We love Indie Book Sellers and are committed to their success. We do not undercut suggested retail prices for our direct to market retail sales. We offer strategic pricing, consistent with industry norms, to our Independent Book Seller network. Most importantly, we listen to YOUR feedback as an independent store and work to maximise YOUR opportunity with our products. Join us and explore how you can carry our line-up.

Distributors are currently restricted to Paperback editions. However, Hardcovers are available direct from the publisher. The Publisher can also accommodate Indie direct Paperback orders. Direct Hardcover and Paperback are shipped to your location and usually received within 3 weeks of payment receipt. We Print On Demand (POD) and ship directly to you. Your cost of inventory is deeply discounted but varies by publication based on our cost of production. You pay shipping charges. Depending upon volume commitments and order quantities, an Indie can potentially generate the highest gross margins at levels rarely seen in the industry.

Assiduous Way Uses Distributors

Assiduous Way LLC (“AW”) is a boutique Consultancy, Agency, Management and Publishing firm. We actively use existing distributor networks and their processes to meet supply chain and consumer needs. Please enquire of your regular suppliers to determine if they can satisfy your needs. Our high-quality books are 6″x9″ trim size for both Hardcover and Paperback. Covers are full colour (as shown) and internal pages are black ink on white paper. Physical layout is designed to ease reader fatigue and allow for a comfortable reader experience. These are the Assiduous Way productions standards, and they are consistently monitored. Any exceptions to our standards are noted accordingly.

Become An AWsomeINDIE™ Partner – Inaugural Programme (10/1/22-3/31/23)

At AW, we believe in establishing long-term partnerships with our suppliers and our customers. Without successful Indies, we cannot succeed. We’ve developed unique approaches and revolutionised our business model to allow for broader distribution with greater rewards. But there’s only one way to know if we’re on the right track and that’s by teaming with a few Indies in select markets to test and tweak our approach. Interested in helping us mold the future and sharing in the rewards? Fill out the form below and let us know. We’ll contact you to discuss the programme. If it seems like a fit, you may be asked to execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement. Then, we’ll move forward, together! There’s little risk. We want to help your Indie be AWsome!

Author Signed Copies and Appearances for Indies/Fine Book Sellers

On occasion, an Author will provide Author Signed Editions or other special books for an event at which they are speaking. These may, under certain circumstances, be supplied to the event by the Publisher with advanced special arrangements and for mutually agreeable terms. Minimum commitments are required.

If you are interested in holding an Author Event, we offer a special programme that can include a one-hour interview and a brief question and answer period along with a signed edition of the book for each of your attendees. Details depend upon dates, Author availability, budget and facilities but are typically flexible and we can accommodate most situations. Let us know your vision, your requirements and your objectives. We’ll share ours with you as well… and then work to make it happen.

Interested in Our Indie Programmes and Commitment?

Should you need assistance or guidance, please feel free to contact us. Complete all information on the form below and submit it… we’ll respond as quickly as we are able.

Name *

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Last

Email *

Email

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Enter the email address that you will use to communicate with us regarding this matter.

Phone *

Mailer ID Number *

Enter the 9-digit number from the address label of the mail piece to which you are responding. If you do not have a number, enter 999999999. Only INDIE Store owners and managers are eligible to participate in this programme.

Which Publication(s)? *

• The Girl In Japan - A Young Soldier's Story
• Tracks Through Our Lives - The Transformation of Danny Fisher
• Other

Which Format(s) *

• Hardcover
• Paperback
• eBook

My Situation/Interests

• I want to learn more about "Author Editions" for my store. I understand that minimum order quantities are required and I am prepared to make that commitment without returns.
• I cannot locate a distributor that handles the book I need. Please help!
• I own/manage a bookstore and we want to hold an Author event. Please contact me and discuss the Special Author Program. Details are provided below.
• I am interested in joining the AWsomeIndie inaugural programme. I understand that I must execute a non-disclosure Agreement to further explore this programme. Please contact me.
• Other - described below.

Select all that apply to your situation.

Details *

Any additional details to clarify the nature of your request. If more than 45 words are needed, enter "See Attached" in this field. Create a separate MS-Word or PDF file and attach it below. Include in the details the nature of your request including number of copies that you are committed to acquire; special requests/needs for the copies; date they are needed. If this is an event and the Author or other AW representatives are to be in attendance, provide the pertinent details as well (location, date and times), desired format, etc.

File Upload

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Drag and drop your file containing the details of your request here when more space is needed.

Store Name *

Website / URL *

Enter the URL for the Store. If you do not have a website enter "NONE".

Address *

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City

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingState

Zip Code

Enter your regular MAILING store address. IF there is a separate physical address for the event and/or actual delivery of the books you want to order, let us know above in DETAILS or in your MS-word document.

NOTE:

Your submission of this form authorises Assiduous Way ("AW") to contact you vie email, telephone, postal mail or any other ordinary method used in the course of business. We do NOT sell or otherwise distribute your information to any third party for use that is not directly related to AW business activity. We use your information consistent with the Privacy Notice and Terms & Conditions available on this website.

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