At Stories Rule Press, we’re grateful for every reader, no matter where they discover our books. Amazon readers. Kobo readers. Apple readers. Barnes & Noble readers. All of them matter.
But if you’ve ever wondered why publishers talk about “buying direct,” here’s the simple answer: It helps us make more books.
When a reader purchases directly from the Stories Rule Press website, more of the purchase price stays within our publishing company. That allows us to invest more in editing, cover design, formatting, advertising, special editions, and new projects.
Direct sales also let us do things we simply can’t do elsewhere. We can offer exclusive bundles. We can create signed editions. We can experiment with collector editions.
We can reward our most loyal readers with special offers and early access opportunities.
Most importantly, direct sales help us build a community instead of simply processing transactions. Independent publishing has always been about relationships between readers and storytellers. Direct sales bring us one step closer to those relationships.
The large retailers remain an important part of our business and we’re grateful for them. But every direct purchase strengthens Stories Rule Press and helps ensure we can continue bringing great stories to readers for years to come.
Thank you for supporting independent publishing.
— Mark