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Your press is interested is subscribing to PubGizmo, and want to know the steps involved in getting aboard. | Your press is interested is subscribing to PubGizmo, and you want to know the steps involved in getting aboard. | ||
== Email Us! == | == Email Us! == | ||
First thing: let us know you are interested in subscribing by | First thing: let us know you are interested in subscribing by scrolling to the bottom of the [https://pubgizmo.com PubGizmo website] and using the Contact Us form to introduce yourself, and provide details about your press. Not only does an email provide an opportunity for us to answer any questions not answered here or on [https://pubgizmo.com PubGizmo], it allows us to query about your press size and timeline (e.g., when's your next royalty run?), and plan and schedule your onboarding. | ||
Emailing us puts you under no obligation, and we promise not to bug you if decide not to proceed. | Emailing us puts you under no obligation, and we promise not to bug you if decide not to proceed. | ||
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# Setup – one time only | # Setup – one time only | ||
# Subscription – annual or monthly, payable in advance | # Subscription – annual or monthly, payable in advance | ||
# Additional users – base subscription is for one user. | # Additional users – base subscription is for one user; there are fees for additional users. | ||
You can find the exact details on [https://pubgizmo.com/pricing/ PubGizmo's Pricing page]. | You can find the exact details on [https://pubgizmo.com/pricing/ PubGizmo's Pricing page]. | ||
=== Currently Available in Canada and the United States Only === | === Currently Available in Canada and the United States Only === | ||
Right, PubGizmo is built to serve presses in Canada and the United States, but if your are based elsewhere, don't worry: we are always improving and developing, and are eager to support other territories, once we know there's interest. | |||
== Read the Agreement == | == Read the Agreement == | ||
You'll need to agree to and sign the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RS5t5dDszlmtkky_LePuSQoDytQT0vVj3H3YTw3jQ8E/edit?usp=sharing PubGizmo Subscription Agreement]; give it a close read. It's eleven pages – sorry! We've tried to keep the language comprehensible. If you are happy with the terms, we will send you a | You'll need to agree to and sign the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RS5t5dDszlmtkky_LePuSQoDytQT0vVj3H3YTw3jQ8E/edit?usp=sharing PubGizmo Subscription Agreement]; give it a close read. It's eleven pages – sorry! We've tried to keep the language clear and comprehensible. If you are happy with the terms and are ready to move forward, we will send you a version dated and customized for your press, which you can sign and send. | ||
=== Need Help? === | === Need Help? === | ||
Let us know if you have any questions about the agreement – we're happy to explain any part of | Let us know if you have any questions about the agreement – we're happy to explain any part of it. We are also open to amending sections to suit you, if there are clauses that require customization for your specific circumstances. | ||
== Prepare Your Data for Import == | == Prepare Your Data for Import == | ||
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# Contracts (for Contacts and Organizations) | # Contracts (for Contacts and Organizations) | ||
Precise | Precise detail on how to set up your data can be found on the [https://pubgizmo.com/getting-started-crafting-your-data-for-import/ Getting Started] page. We're also available to help with any onboarding questions along the way. We are patient and kind – honest! | ||
== Provide Your Data == | == Provide Your Data == | ||
Send us your data sheets, or link us to your Google Sheets, if that's the method you chose | Send us your data sheets, or link us to your Google Sheets, if that's the method you chose. We will invoice you, and process your import. If things don't go perfectly (they never do on the first run), we'll send you clear info on what went wrong, and how to correct things. The import is a collaborative process, and we'll walk you through every step. | ||
== Invoice == | == Invoice == | ||
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== Start Using! == | == Start Using! == | ||
Once your data is aboard, you can start using PubGizmo to manage your press, and import | Once your data is aboard, you can start using PubGizmo to manage your press, and import your sales sheets to run your royalties. You can find details on what those processes look like [[Main Page|here]]. | ||
Revision as of 22:02, 14 December 2024
Your press is interested is subscribing to PubGizmo, and you want to know the steps involved in getting aboard.
Email Us!
First thing: let us know you are interested in subscribing by scrolling to the bottom of the PubGizmo website and using the Contact Us form to introduce yourself, and provide details about your press. Not only does an email provide an opportunity for us to answer any questions not answered here or on PubGizmo, it allows us to query about your press size and timeline (e.g., when's your next royalty run?), and plan and schedule your onboarding.
Emailing us puts you under no obligation, and we promise not to bug you if decide not to proceed.
Determine Your Pricing Tier
PubGizmo's annual subscription rate is based on the size of your press, which is determined by how many books in your catalog, both print and out-of-print. Pricing is straightforward, with no hidden fees or surprises. Here's what to expect:
- Setup – one time only
- Subscription – annual or monthly, payable in advance
- Additional users – base subscription is for one user; there are fees for additional users.
You can find the exact details on PubGizmo's Pricing page.
Currently Available in Canada and the United States Only
Right, PubGizmo is built to serve presses in Canada and the United States, but if your are based elsewhere, don't worry: we are always improving and developing, and are eager to support other territories, once we know there's interest.
Read the Agreement
You'll need to agree to and sign the PubGizmo Subscription Agreement; give it a close read. It's eleven pages – sorry! We've tried to keep the language clear and comprehensible. If you are happy with the terms and are ready to move forward, we will send you a version dated and customized for your press, which you can sign and send.
Need Help?
Let us know if you have any questions about the agreement – we're happy to explain any part of it. We are also open to amending sections to suit you, if there are clauses that require customization for your specific circumstances.
Prepare Your Data for Import
PubGizmo needs your press's core data before it can process royalties. This includes:
- Books
- Editions for those books
- Contacts (authors, translators, other contract-holders), along with all clauses
- Organizations
- Contracts (for Contacts and Organizations)
Precise detail on how to set up your data can be found on the Getting Started page. We're also available to help with any onboarding questions along the way. We are patient and kind – honest!
Provide Your Data
Send us your data sheets, or link us to your Google Sheets, if that's the method you chose. We will invoice you, and process your import. If things don't go perfectly (they never do on the first run), we'll send you clear info on what went wrong, and how to correct things. The import is a collaborative process, and we'll walk you through every step.
Invoice
We will invoice you for your first year and setup fee, along with fees for any additional users. Your press can pay by cheque, eTransfer, or wire transfer. Your subscription begins the day we begin to import your data.
Start Using!
Once your data is aboard, you can start using PubGizmo to manage your press, and import your sales sheets to run your royalties. You can find details on what those processes look like here.