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Showcasing an indie press debut book box for authors and paid subscribers
Our upcoming book, “Take Me There: A Speculative Anthology of Travel,” is on track for print and digital publication on July 18, 2024.
I’m incredibly proud of the work that went into it, from the 23 other authors featured in the book to the artist who created the cover. I can’t wait to get this body of work out there, as it’s been months and months of dedicated effort. If you haven’t seen it yet, here is the official cover:
As we near publication, I thought of ways to make it special for the featured authors, some of which are being published for the first time. Sending them each a complimentary copy of the hardcover was always the plan, but then I got a little carried away (as is my nature). So, I decided to go all out and prepare a special book box for them.
Here is a sample of what I’ll be mailing the authors containing their books:
Here are pictures if the video isn’t working:
I’ve ordered the crinkle packing paper and the other goodies that will go into the box, but I don’t have them in hand to present yet. I am also finalizing the book's formatting before ordering proof copies from IngramSpark, so I’ll update again when I have those to show.
I’m super excited to see these boxes in action, and I hope the authors featured in Take Me There will be, too. I can’t wait to show more as we get closer to July!
I’m going to run a little experiment by opening this up to paid subscribers. Roughly 100 of these boxes will be available. If you’re already a paid subscriber, you’ll receive one (I’ll follow up for shipping info closer to release).
I’m signing and numbering these editions, so there will only be 120 signed copies. I don’t think I’ll be able to physically or mentally handle more than that. Honestly, I can’t imagine there being 120 paid subscribers. So I’m expecting there to be extras (plus the supplies are expensive!).
To kick off this “XPress Book Box” project, I’m running a limited-time promotion through the end of July. I last did a promotion in 2022, so I don’t know when I’ll run another one like this. If I maintain my business as envisioned, it will probably be yearly, so this is your chance for 2024.
If you’re unsure what you’re signing up for, I’ve made a campaign-style list of the tier rewards below, like what you might see on Kickstarter or IndieGoGo. Shipping times will probably be through August, depending on where you live and when I get your box to the post office. And, of course, if this all falls through for some reason, you will be able to request a refund, and I’ll honor it.
XPress Book Box (Founder):
This annual book box will contain our latest release and will be shipped directly from Storyletter XPress Publishing, valued at $75. The expected delivery date is August/September 2024. If you’re an author featured in this anthology, you will receive this book box automatically.
What’s included:
Exclusive box
Hardcover edition of Take Me There: A Speculative Anthology of Travel
Signed and numbered
Paperback edition of The Weight of the World: A Collection of Short Fiction and Poetry
Signed
A limited edition Take Me There bookmark
A limited edition Take Me There postcard
An original Storyletter bookmark
Everything included in the Annual, Monthly, and Free tiers
XPress Book Box (Annual):
This will contain a hardcover copy of our latest release. All current Annual subscribers are grandfathered into this tier. Depending on how many paid subscribers join, I could add additional goodies to these boxes.
What’s included:
Exclusive box
Hardcover edition of Take Me There: A Speculative Anthology of Travel
Signed and numbered
An original Storyletter bookmark
Everything included in the Monthly and Free tiers
XPress Member (Monthly):
This will not net you a book box, but subscribers will receive the ebook version of Take Me There upon release, and you will also receive any prior or future published ebooks in your Welcome email.
What’s included:
Downloadable ebooks from SXP
Original Fiction published on the SXP Substack
Private Discord access
10% off Gift Shop purchases w/ code
Shoutout on the Acknowledgements page
Free subscribers:
Periodic newsletters, essays, and blog posts about publishing or creative writing. There will be updates on new releases and open submission calls. The anthology will also be available to pick up in bookstores and online. Purchasing the book directly that way is always appreciated, regardless of your subscription plan.
Thanks for stopping by. It’s worth mentioning that the more successful this campaign is, the better the experience will be for all current and future authors that I work with. I would love to increase payment rates for future stories. My readership helps fund this endeavor. And for that, I’m grateful. Oh, and please share this with anyone who might be interested in getting a premium book box with awesome stuff in it!
How will you be picking up your copy of Take Me There? What do you think about this type of subscription or project? Feel free to ask any questions in the comments.
I'm so thankful for you, Winston, and for the incredible effort you're putting into this endeavor.
Absolutely stunning!!