Press Release: Entangled Publishing announces new partnership with Midpoint Trade Books to distribute its “digital first” imprint

The publisher finalized its agreement with industry veteran Midpoint Trade Books to distribute its Entangled Books imprint beginning immediately.

The imprint, Entangled Books, adheres to the publisher’s ideals by focusing on high quality, fast-tracked titles from exciting new voices in the romance publishing market. The imprint will shift to a “digital first” approach with print distribution automatically following three months later in a powerful one-two punch.

Entangled Books will be one of the publisher’s strongest lines due to the digital first play in the marketplace. Using this model, Entangled Publishing can hold true to their philosophy of paying authors the highest royalties possible for digital sales while still providing its authors coveted shelf space in bookstores. “This approach offers an exciting option for authors who are looking for faster royalties and is a smart business alternative to self-publishing where distribution and shelf space in brick and mortar stores are nonexistent,” says publisher Liz Pelletier. “For prolific authors who already have a large platform, this is the perfect alternative to self-publishing. In addition, by shoring up print sales through initial excitement for digital releases, Entangled can take greater chances on authors with exciting new voices and outside-the-box concepts.”

Entangled Books, distributed through Midpoint Trade Books, offers authors additional review opportunities, as well. Entangled’s marketing director Misa Ramirez notes, “Several major review sites have designated submission channels for books not released simultaneously in print. These digital first editions will help build strong and devoted readerships for Entangled Books through respected reviews and early buzz.”

Entangled Books is particularly attractive for authors due to the high 40% of cover price royalty offered on third-party digital sales as well as 9% of cover price on print sales, the strongest possible rates and practically unheard of in the publishing industry. In addition, this partnership with Midpoint will move the line’s printed books from a Print-On-Demand (POD) model to warehoused books, the preferred model by book retailers.

“Midpoint is very excited to be able to offer our new and expanded sales and distribution services to Entangled Publishing. This is a perfect example of the kind of publisher we are partnering with; a small press with great books, award winning editors, backed by a successful media corporation; ready to expand their distribution to the next level,” says Midpoint COO Chris Bell.

“We’re not the first publisher to offer authors the blending of digital first and a traditional print distribution,” adds Liz Pelletier. “In today’s economy, authors are looking to self-publishing as a means of receiving a fairer compensation and in a more timely manner, and we’re hoping to bridge that gap between self-publishing and the traditional model. We feel Entangled Books is the perfect option for authors.”

Entangled Books rounds out Entangled Publishing’s three print imprints, with Entangled Teen and Entangled Select focusing on young adult titles and editor-selected adult collections.

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About Entangled Publishing
Entangled Publishing is an exclusive, boutique publisher of romantic fiction and fiction with romantic elements. Located in Fort Collins, Colorado, Entangled’s goal is to bridge the gap between traditional and indie publishing, giving both readers and authors the best of both worlds. For more information about Entangled Publishing, its new imprints, and its upcoming titles, visit the publisher’s website at HYPERLINK “http://www.entangledpublishing.com/” www.entangledpublishing.com. To contact Entangled Publishing, email HYPERLINK “mailto:marketing@entangledpublishing.com” marketing@entangledpublishing.com.

About Midpoint
Midpoint Trade Books is a full service book distribution company. It was founded in 1996 by a group of industry professionals, including current President Eric Kampmann and Executive Vice President Chris Bell. Their office is located in the Flatiron District of New York City, and represents independent publishers across the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.
Midpoint retains the same entrepreneurial spirit with which the company was founded. Their team of experienced industry professionals is hard-working, innovative, unpretentious, and dedicated to our client publishers.