Thank you for selling your books on consignment with the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild. To help us run this book table smoothly, please read the following information.
Who can sell books at the SWG book tables?
Our book table is open to:
- All presenters and hosts
- All attending SWG members and conference attendees
We accept books of all different genres.
How does our book table operate?
The SWG organizes and staffs a book table that will sell books on consignment. The consignment arrangement is that the person providing the books (the author or publisher) receives 90% of the stated book price, and the Guild keeps 10% of the stated book price for this service.
The author is responsible for:
- providing books for the table at the specific drop-off period
- submitting a completed book table form and payment information, if this is not already on file, at the same time as dropping off books
- picking up and unsold copies at the specific pick-up period
Please print, complete, and submit a book table form along with your books:
The Guild is responsible for:
- organizing and staffing the book table throughout the event
- keeping records of book sales
- paying authors for their book sales after the event
How many books can I bring for sale?
Due to limited space at our table, we will accept up to 3 different titles, with a maximum of 5 books per title. We will accept up to 10 copies if your book is newly released (i.e. has been published in the last 12 months).
If you have extra copies of your book titles, we request that you do not leave them at the book table. Staff will inform you if your book has sold out and requires a stock refresh.
We cannot guarantee book sales.
How do I price my books?
You can price your books based on cover price or a lower price if you desire. We do not charge GST, and we round up to the nearest dollar. If you don’t specify a price, we will charge the cover price.
When is our book table open? When do I have to pick up and drop off books?
Our book table will be open for most of the conference, with the exceptions of meal times, so our staff can have a break.
Book drop-off times are:
Friday, October 23, between 6:00 and 7:00 pm
If you need to make alternate arrangements, you can drop off books at the SWG office by Thursday, October 22. Please do not drop off books early at the venue or our office on the first day of the conference – we won’t be there!
Book pick up times are:
Saturday, October 24, between 6:30 and 8:00 pm
Unless you make alternate arrangements with staff at the book table, please do not try to pick up books early. It shortens the amount of time available for sales, and it can be confusing for the book table staff during a busy time.
When do I get paid?
We will process payments after the conference, when staff are back in the office: payments will be made within 2 weeks. We will pay you based on the method specified on your book table form (i.e. cheque, e-transfer, or direct deposit). We do not pay out sales during the conference.
