The Book Dragon offers independent authors something truly unique in today’s publishing landscape—a retail partnership specifically designed for the indie community. Unlike most bookstores and online retailers, we focus exclusively on independent authors, deliberately choosing not to stock traditionally published works. This dedicated focus allows us to provide specialised support, but it also presents unique challenges. Without the guaranteed income stream that comes from established publishing houses and well-known authors, we’ve created a tiered membership model that enables us to sustain our mission. Our Standard membership provides the entry point into the Book Dragon family, offering essential retail presence and visibility. For those seeking more comprehensive support, our Bronze, Silver, and Gold memberships each include varying levels of business partner support and additional benefits designed to nurture writers at every stage of their journey. Our subscription fees aren’t simply a revenue source—they’re an investment in a community-powered ecosystem that provides indies with specialised services typically inaccessible to self-published authors. This model has earned us recognition as a collaborative voice for independent publishing, with memberships in prestigious organisations including the Booksellers Association and National Book Tokens, along with our valued partnership with the National Literary Trust. By joining The Book Dragon, you’re not just finding shelf space—you’re becoming part of a recognised movement that’s changing how independent literature reaches readers.
Standard Annual Membership
When you join The Book Dragon family, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive suite of benefits designed specifically for independent authors:
12-Month Dedicated Shelf Space: Your book receives a full year of physical display in our bookstore, giving your work the visibility it deserves in a curated indie author environment.
E-commerce Listing: Your title will be featured on our online store, complete with cover image, description, and direct purchase options, expanding your reach to readers beyond our physical location.
Strategic Social Media Promotion: Benefit from targeted promotion across all our social media platforms, including featured author spotlights.
One-on-One Coaching Session: Enjoy a personalised hour-long coaching session with Kirsty herself, where you can discuss anything related to writing and publishing—from marketing strategies and series planning to navigating the technical aspects of independent publishing.
These benefits represent our commitment to providing indie authors with the tangible support and expertise needed to succeed in today’s competitive publishing landscape.
Bronze Membership Key Benefits
The Bronze tier elevates your author journey with comprehensive retail presence and promotional support. Enjoy a full year of stocking across multiple formats, two book signing events, placement in our exclusive online store with 70% royalties, three professional reviews, and dynamic digital promotion including YouTube features and BookTok campaigns. Your books receive the visibility they deserve through our indie-focused platform and social media channels. Beyond retail, Bronze membership delivers exceptional value through personalized publishing guidance and partner services. Take advantage of discounts on editorial services and ISBN registration, plus significant savings on professional design work through Esperluette Creative. Most importantly, you’ll benefit from monthly one-to-one sessions with a dedicated Business Partner and five hours of free marketing consultation with Immortal Cravings—ensuring you have expert guidance every step of the way.
Silver Membership Key Benefits
Our Silver tier offers enhanced visibility with premium placement on shelves and rotating table displays, featuring your paperbacks and hardbacks for a full year with an increased 75% royalty rate. Your promotional package expands significantly with three annual book signing events, ten priority book reviews, and a distinctive five-day online book tour with dedicated window displays. Digital promotion reaches new heights through author introduction videos, BookTok promotions for all titles, YouTube chapter readings for three titles, and a professionally-created book trailer by Literary Titan.
The Silver membership dramatically enhances your publishing support with a free ISBN when publishing with The Book Dragon and a 15% discount on our Editorial Programme. Marketing assistance becomes truly comprehensive with professional promotional materials from Quoin Publishing, five hours of free consultation with Immortal Cravings (plus 50% off additional services), and exceptional savings on professional design services through Esperluette Creative—including premium website design, book covers, and marketing materials at substantially reduced rates. All this comes with the personalized guidance of monthly one-to-one sessions with your dedicated Business Partner.
Gold Membership Key Benefits
Our premium Gold tier offers unparalleled benefits with premium retail placement of your paperbacks and hardbacks on shelves and rotating displays, accompanied by our highest royalty rate of 80%. Your promotional package is truly comprehensive with four annual book signing events, unlimited priority book reviews shared across multiple platforms, unlimited chapter readings on our YouTube channel, and customized BookTok promotions for every title. The Gold membership includes a professional author introduction video and extensive marketing materials, including 100 promotional pieces, an A2 poster, bookmarks, and eight print-on-demand copies of one title through Quoin Publishing.
Gold members receive exceptional publishing support with three free ISBNs when publishing with The Book Dragon and a substantial 20% discount on our Editorial Programme. Marketing assistance reaches its zenith with five hours of free consultation from Immortal Cravings (plus 50% on additional services) and the most significant savings on professional design services through Esperluette Creative—with dramatically reduced rates for website design ($300), book covers ($50), media kits ($50), and all promotional materials. You’ll receive monthly one-to-one guidance from your dedicated Business Partner and eligibility for our exclusive USA Commissary Edition Programme, making Gold membership the ultimate support package for serious indie authors.
