Active Book Trade Sales
Our books are sold directly to the book trade by our team of sales and marketing experts to independent, national and online retailers. We act as your retail distributor, taking bookshop orders and fulfilling them on your behalf. You'll be able to check your book's sales in your Author Hub profile, which is regularly updated when we fulfill sales to retailers on your behalf.
Distribution and warehousing
Uniquely among self-publishing companies, we operate our own distribution facility, directly supplying bookshops and online retailers every day. We have long-standing trading relationships with wholesalers and retailers and are constantly adding new ones. Our distribution and warehousing services provide a hassle-free solution for book storage and distribution.
International distribution
For authors seeking to expand into international markets, our international distribution guarantees listing on Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and numerous online retailers worldwide, including those in Australia, South Africa, Brazil, China, India, Europe, the UAE, and many others, as well as availability for European retailers.
Get Expert Self-Publishing Advice
If you have a manuscript and aren’t sure what to do next, we’re here to help. Whether over the phone, email or in person, our experienced team of self-publishing experts can answer your questions and explain how self-publishing with Troubador can help you achieve your goals.
FAQs
Can I have a tracking number for my bookshop order?
Standard orders placed through the website are sent by a non-tracked postal service in the UK. Please allow 3-5 working days for your order to arrive. To arrange a tracked delivery, or if you wish to order in bulk, please contact the bookshop team on order@troubador.co.uk prior to placing an order on our website.
I am a retailer that has seen some information on a title and would like to order some stock to sell. How can we do that?
In order for us to supply retailers directly we need them to set up an account with us. Head to the 'Trade Orders' page on our website for more information on how to do this. Once an account is set up, an initial order can be processed and shipped within 5 working days.
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