Publishing FAQ

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📚 Returns Policy / سیاست بازگشت

When your book is printed and distributed through IngramSpark or Amazon, bookstores can order copies. The Returns Policy determines whether they can return unsold copies.

وقتی کتاب از طریق IngramSpark یا Amazon چاپ و توزیع می‌شود، کتاب‌فروشی‌ها می‌توانند سفارش دهند. سیاست بازگشت تعیین می‌کند که آیا می‌توانند نسخه‌های فروخته‌نشده را برگردانند.

🟢 Non-Returnable (Recommended) / غیرقابل بازگشت (پیشنهادی)

Pros: Higher royalty for author, simpler accounting
Cons: Bookstores order fewer copies (higher risk for them)
Best for: Most independent authors, digital books, online sales

🟡 Returnable / قابل بازگشت

Pros: Better placement in physical bookstores like Barnes & Noble
Cons: Lower royalty (return costs deducted), risk of returns reducing income
Best for: Books targeting wide physical bookstore distribution

💡 Our recommendation: Most authors today benefit from Non-Returnable since most sales happen online (Amazon, etc.) where this doesn’t apply.

🔢 ISBN / شماره شابک

An ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is a unique identifier required for every published book.

Use Owrang’s ISBN: Free with your package. Owrang appears as publisher of record.
Use your own ISBN: Requires you to purchase ($125 USD via Bowker). You appear as your own publisher.

🌍 Target Market / بازار هدف

Choose where your book will be primarily marketed and distributed. This affects pricing, distribution channels, and marketing strategy.

📝 Word Count / تعداد کلمات

Estimating word count helps us provide an accurate quote. Use Microsoft Word’s “Word Count” feature, or estimate: 250 words per page on average.

🖼️ Image-Heavy Books / کتاب‌های پر تصویر

Books with many images (children’s books, photography, art books) require more layout work and higher print costs. They typically cost more per page than text-only books.

❓ Still Have Questions? / سؤال دیگری دارید؟

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