Author & Vendor Submissions
From indie authors to makers of bookish treasures, we're always excited to discover something new.
A place for your stories and creations
Whether you've written a novel, published a memoir, or created something special for fellow book lovers, we'd love to learn about your work. Enchanted Scriptorium celebrates independent creativity by connecting authors and makers with readers through our online shop, curated bookshelves, and community events.
We consider books across genres and literary merchandise that complements our collection. Every submission is reviewed individually, with opportunities depending on product fit, availability, and current inventory needs.
How it works
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Tell us about your work
Share information about your book or literary merchandise, including where we can learn more about it.
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We will review your submission
We'll consider how your work fits our collection, available shelf space, and current inventory needs.
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Explore the possibilities
If there's a potential fit, we'll reach out to discuss placement opportunities, sales arrangements, and next steps
Share Your Work With Us
We'd love to discover your books and bookish creations. Tell us about your work and choose how you'd like to collaborate with Enchanted Scriptorium. We'll only ask fulfillment questions if you're applying to sell online.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of books and merchandise do you accept?
We welcome submissions from independent and traditionally published authors across a wide range of genres, as well as creators of literary-inspired merchandise.
We're particularly interested in books and products that complement our curated collection and appeal to our community of readers. All submissions are reviewed individually based on fit, quality, availability, and current inventory needs.
Where will my books or merchandise be sold?
Independent Authors: Your books may be featured in our online shop and at our partner bookshelf locations. Online orders may be fulfilled directly by the author, through Shopify Collective, or through an approved distributor.
Traditionally Published Authors: Your books may also be considered for our online shop and partner bookshelves. We can source eligible titles through Ingram or other wholesale channels, depending on availability and purchasing terms.
Literary Merchandise Vendors: Merchandise is currently offered exclusively through our online shop. Orders are fulfilled through arrangements established with each participating vendor.
Can I submit multiple books or products?
Absolutely! We welcome submissions of multiple titles or products. If you're an author with a series or a vendor with an established collection, feel free to introduce your full catalog.
You don't need to submit a separate inquiry for every item. Include an overview of your collection and links to your website, catalog, or product listings so we can explore everything you offer.
Please note that acceptance of one title or product does not guarantee placement of your entire collection.
How do online orders and direct fulfillment work?
For products offered through direct fulfillment, Enchanted Scriptorium manages the online storefront, processes customer orders and payments, and sends fulfillment requests directly to the author or merchandise vendor.
The author or vendor is responsible for packaging and shipping the purchased items to the customer, then providing shipping confirmation and tracking information when available. Enchanted Scriptorium manages customer-facing order communication throughout the process.
For authors who have a store on Shopify: We can easily add your products to the online store through Shopify Collective, a free plug-in. Get the Shopify Collective Supplier version and make your products publicly accessible. After you set your margins, we can add your products!
Can I submit my work for consideration in an Indie Book Box?
Absolutely! We're developing curated Indie Book Boxes featuring independently published books and thoughtfully selected bookish merchandise.
Authors and vendors interested in participating can indicate their interest in the submission form above.
Book box selections are considered separately from our regular inventory, and submitting your work does not guarantee inclusion in a future box.
How long does the submission review process take?
We're a small but growing team, and we do our best to respond to submissions within two weeks. During particularly busy periods, reviews may take longer.
We appreciate your patience as we consider each submission and determine which opportunities are the best fit for our collection.
We strive to respond to every inquiry.
What happens if my submission is accepted?
If your work is a good fit for Enchanted Scriptorium, we'll contact you to discuss the next steps!
Depending on your submission, this may include purchasing or consignment arrangements, pricing, commissions, fulfillment responsibilities, and product availability.
Once we've agreed on the details, we'll coordinate any necessary product information, inventory, and agreements before adding your work to our collection.
As a growing bookstore, we're continuing to refine our onboarding and fulfillment processes. Opportunities and arrangements may evolve as we expand, but all partnership terms will be established and agreed upon before your products become available.
We're excited to discover what you've created!
What information will I need to provide if my submission is accepted?
We'll request the product information needed to create accurate listings and establish your fulfillment arrangement.
For Books: This may include ISBNs, publication dates, formats, page counts, genres, themes and tropes, target audiences, content warnings, dimensions, and weights.
For Merchandise: We may request product descriptions, materials, dimensions, weights, available variations, and care instructions.
Depending on your purchasing arrangement, we'll also confirm pricing, inventory availability, shipping origin, processing times, and fulfillment responsibilities.
You don't need to have every detail ready when submitting your initial inquiry. We'll work with you to gather the necessary information during onboarding.
How do online orders and fulfillment work?
Enchanted Scriptorium manages its online storefront, customer purchases, and customer-facing order communications. How an order is fulfilled depends on the purchasing arrangement.
Author-Direct Fulfillment: As a growing bookstore, we currently have a limited number of opportunities for authors to fulfill customer orders directly. Priority is given to authors who are willing to offer signed copies and special reader extras, such as bookmarks, bookplates, or other thoughtful additions that make purchasing through Enchanted Scriptorium a unique experience.
For approved partnerships, Enchanted Scriptorium receives and processes customer orders, then forwards the necessary order details to the author. The author packages and ships the book directly to the customer and provides shipping confirmation and tracking information.
Shopify Collective: Authors with eligible Shopify stores can connect with Enchanted Scriptorium through Shopify Collective. Participating suppliers share their available products and wholesale pricing, and customer orders are forwarded through Shopify for fulfillment. Supported inventory and tracking information synchronize between connected stores.
Ingram and Other Distributors: We can source eligible titles through Ingram iPage and other approved distributors, including direct-to-customer shipping when available.
Literary Merchandise: Merchandise vendors generally fulfill online orders directly under individually established partnership arrangements.
We'll discuss the most suitable arrangement with each partner before adding their products to our store. Direct-fulfillment opportunities are limited, but other purchasing and distribution arrangements may be available.
How are shipping costs and reimbursements handled?
For direct-fulfillment partnerships, Enchanted Scriptorium reimburses agreed-upon shipping costs according to the terms established during onboarding.
Authors and vendors are responsible for packaging their products securely, shipping them within the agreed timeframe, and providing the carrier and tracking information so we can keep customers informed.
Please let us know about any special packaging requirements, promotional inserts, bookmarks, or other materials included with your orders, as these may affect shipping costs or available mailing services.
Shopify Collective and distributor-fulfilled orders follow their respective shipping arrangements.
Specific shipping and reimbursement terms will be confirmed before products become available in our shop.
How and when will I be paid?
Payment arrangements depend on how your products are supplied and fulfilled.
Direct-Fulfillment Authors: Our standard arrangement allocates 60% of the book's retail selling price to the author and 40% to Enchanted Scriptorium. Enchanted Scriptorium covers standard credit-card processing fees from its share. Agreed-upon shipping expenses are reimbursed separately.
Direct-Fulfillment Merchandise Vendors: Pricing, payment arrangements, and applicable margins are established individually before products are listed.
Shopify Collective, Wholesale, Ingram, and Consignment: These arrangements follow their respective purchasing, pricing, and payment terms rather than automatically using our standard direct-fulfillment split.
For partners receiving monthly payouts directly from Enchanted Scriptorium, payments are generally issued by the 10th of the following month.
Each payout includes a statement detailing applicable sales, earnings, shipping reimbursements, and any agreed-upon adjustments.
All payment terms and methods will be confirmed before your products become available in our shop.
How do we manage inventory availability?
Authors and merchandise vendors who fulfill orders directly are responsible for keeping Enchanted Scriptorium informed of product availability.
If an item becomes unavailable, is restocked, or is discontinued, please notify us promptly so we can update our online shop and avoid accepting orders that cannot be fulfilled.
For Shopify Collective suppliers, supported inventory information synchronizes between connected stores.
We'll establish a practical inventory communication process with each partner before their products go live.
How are returns, damaged items, and customer concerns handled?
Enchanted Scriptorium serves as the primary point of contact for customer questions, returns, and order concerns.
When an issue involves a directly fulfilled product, we'll coordinate with the author or vendor to determine the appropriate resolution.
Authors and vendors are expected to assist with issues involving fulfillment errors, damaged products, missing shipments, or other concerns related to their orders.
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