Pricing & Royalties.
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You might have some questions.
We are happy to help!
Where will my book be available (Thalia, Amazon, bookstores)?
Your book can be ordered from 6,000+ online shops—incl. Thalia, Amazon, Osiander, Hugendubel, and international retailers.
It’s also orderable in physical bookstores: once customers ask, booksellers can order it directly.
What is MeinBuch@Thalia?
MeinBuch@Thalia lets you display your book for at least one month in a Thalia store.
- Requirement: you order 50 or more copies for yourself via story.one (+ 3 free promo copies)
- Choose among participating Thalia stores (e.g., Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Cologne, Leipzig, Vienna)
- The store orders copies and places them prominently
You’re not buying shelf space—you qualify through engagement (great for readings, local reach, social media)
When and how are royalties paid out?
You receive royalties starting from the 11th trade sale. Payouts are semi-annual (cut-offs June 30 and Dec 31). About three weeks later, your balance appears in your author profile, and you can request payment (IBAN).
How can I track the sales of my book on story.one?
In your account, the Sales Trend feature shows all copies that have been ordered by retailers, produced, and delivered to retailers.
Please note:
- It reflects retailer orders, not final consumer sales. Retailers often hold stock; later sales from inventory don’t change the trend.
- Returns or unpaid/uncollected copies are deducted from royalty calculations.
Exact sales figures are reported twice a year (June 30 & Dec 31) by retail partners, validated, and used as the basis for royalty payouts. Author copies ordered directly from story.one are not included.
Additionally, check the story.one bestseller lists at Thalia Germany and Thalia Austria to see how your book compares to other story.one titles.
