We are looking for self-published hidden gems. We want authors who write fearlessly. Who stray from the formulaic and tell stories from their souls.
Do you write evocative, engaging, and unique fiction? Poetry that is brutally honest? Is it hard to put your book into a neat genre? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
This is not a vanity press. Your credit card stays in your wallet.
Author FAQ
What is Bound Hare Press?
Bound Hare Press is a hybrid press of paperback books that promotes and sells original, thought-provoking books by select independent authors.
Why Bound Hare Press:
- Grow your audience
- Sell outside of the Amazon ecosystem
- Author and book marketing, including an author page
- Book festival visibility
- Short acceptance turnaround time
How does it work?
Independent authors of creative works submit their book(s) to us. If accepted, the author's book(s) are sold on our website using Print on Demand (POD) software. When a book is sold, the author receives 65% of the total royalty amount, while Bound Hare Press retains 35% of the royalties for that sale.
For example:
Book List Price: $13.95
Printing Costs: - $5.10
Fulfillment Fees: - $1.75
Gross Profit: $7.10
Author Royalty/Revenue: $4.62
Bound Hare Press Royalty/Revenue: $2.49
Disclaimer: Royalty amounts are only examples and will vary based on book size, pages, and selected options. Prices in USD for US market. Royalties are subject to change at any time.
How do royalties compare to other sales channels?
Royalties are comparable to Amazon and Barnes & Noble Press.
Are there any costs?
No, this is not a vanity press. Accepted authors do not pay any fees to be published and distributed by Bound Hare Press. We market authors and books at our discretion, and there are no costs for marketing.
How are books printed and shipped?
Books are printed and shipped via Lulu Press, a print-on-demand service.
How do authors get paid?
When an author's book is sold, royalty payments are applied to the sale. Royalties are paid out automatically approximately every 30 days directly from Lulu Press via PayPal.
What genres do you publish?
We publish fiction and poetry. However, we are not genre-specific. We look for provocative, engrossing books that explore life and experiences from unique perspectives and voices.
Comic books/graphic novels can be considered if they are within our POD's specifications.
What don't you publish?
We do not publish romance, erotica, non-fiction, or mysteries (unless they're really original and/or weird).
What do I need?
If accepted, you will need to provide the following:
- Professionally edited and formatted manuscript
- High-quality paperback book cover
- Author headshot
- Author bio
- PayPal account (for royalty payments)
Who sets the book prices?
Authors set the prices, but they must 1) be in line with current book prices and 2) have a certain margin. We reserve the right to adjust pricing at any time.
Do authors retain the rights to their books?
Yes. Authors retain all rights to their book(s). This includes copyright ownership, and the ability to market and sell in any market. Authors must confirm that they are not in an exclusive agreement with any publisher or distributor that would prohibit them from Bound Hare Press.
Do you provide editing or book cover design services?
No. All accepted authors are required to provide professionally edited interior files and high-quality book covers. However, we may correct grammatical or spelling errors with author approval. Additionally, we may alter the format of a book. For example, but not limited to, book size, spine adjustments, layouts, and interior font styles and sizes.
Besides format changes, are there any other changes that are applied to my book?
Yes, in the information section of your book the following text will be added:
Imprint: Lulu Press
Distributed by: Bound Hare Press
The Bound Hare Press logo will be added to the spine.
Additionally, any grammar or spelling mistakes that are found will be corrected.
What book formats do you print?
Bound Hare Press publishes paperbacks exclusively.
How long is your acceptance process?
Approximately 2-4 weeks.