At beteZION store, we offer a platform for publishing and distributing Christian books to a global audience with our Print-On-Demand network while eliminating the risk and hassle of inventory, stock and distribution. To begin the process, we encourage you to review our Terms and Conditions to ensure your book aligns with the types of publications we accept.
Step 1: Preparing Your Book
To publish with beteZION store, you will need to provide two key elements:
- Interior File: This should include the complete content of your book.
- Book Cover Design: A professional, high-quality cover that represents your work.
Both files must be submitted in PDF format. For detailed instructions on creating PDFs, please refer to our PDF Creation Guide. If you require assistance with designing your book layout or cover, we offer professional design services. Please contact us for a quote
Step 2: Setup and Fees
beteZION store charges a flat setup fee of $150 for each book, regardless of size or type. Once your interior file and cover design are submitted and the setup fee is paid, we will begin the process of setting up your book for sale. This process typically takes up to 15 business days, provided that the files meet our formatting standards.
Step 3: Book Availability and Customer Orders
After your book is listed on beteZION store, it becomes available for customers to order. Once an order is placed, delivery usually takes between 10 to 15 business days, depending on the shipping address. Customers will receive an email with a tracking number to monitor their shipment.
Step 4: Cost Breakdown and Profit Calculation
To help you understand how much it will cost to publish and sell your book on beteZION store—and how much profit you can make—we’ve outlined the key factors you need to consider.
Cost Breakdown
1. Printing Price
The printing cost of your book depends on the book size, page count, binding type, interior color, paper type and cover finish. You can refer to the table below to get a rough estimate for a book with different page count. Please contact us to get the accurate printing price.
Book Size | Page Count | Binding Type | Interior Color | Paper Type | Cover Finish | Price (USD) |
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US Trade (6 x 9 in) or Novella (5 x 8 in) |
100 | Perfect Bound | Standard Black & White | 60# White or Cream – Uncoated | Glossy or Matte | $4.11 |
US Trade (6 x 9 in) or Novella (5 x 8 in) |
150 | Perfect Bound | Standard Black & White | 60# White or Cream – Uncoated | Glossy or Matte | $5.26 |
US Trade (6 x 9 in) or Novella (5 x 8 in) |
200 | Perfect Bound | Standard Black & White | 60# White or Cream – Uncoated | Glossy or Matte | $6.41 |
US Trade (6 x 9 in) or Novella (5 x 8 in) |
300 | Perfect Bound | Standard Black & White | 60# White or Cream – Uncoated | Glossy or Matte | $8.71 |
US Trade (6 x 9 in) or Novella (5 x 8 in) |
400 | Perfect Bound | Standard Black & White | 60# White or Cream – Uncoated | Glossy or Matte | $11.01 |
US Trade (6 x 9 in) or Novella (5 x 8 in) |
500 | Perfect Bound | Standard Black & White | 60# White or Cream – Uncoated | Glossy or Matte | $13.31 |
US Trade (6 x 9 in) or Novella (5 x 8 in) |
600 | Perfect Bound | Standard Black & White | 60# White or Cream – Uncoated | Glossy or Matte | $15.61 |
Bulk Discount Ranges
For bulk order there will be a percentage discount as described in the table below. Please contact us if you are planning to have a bulk order.
Book Quantity | % Discount |
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100 – 499 | 5% OFF |
500 – 999 | 10% OFF |
1000+ | 15% OFF |
2. Retail Price
Set your retail price—the amount your customers will pay for the book. Be sure to set a price that covers your costs and leaves room for profit, while also remaining competitive in the market. Please refer to our “Guide for Recomended retail price and its Profit” section found below.
Note: The retail price must be at least 25% higher than the printing price, to ensure that all associated costs (such as transaction and fulfillment fees) are covered.
For example if the printing price is $6.41 then the minimum retail price should be $6.41 + ($6.41 x 25%) = $8.00, in which case neither the author nor beteZION store will generate any revenue from the sale.
3. Fulfillment Fee
A fulfillment fee of $1.75 is charged for every order to cover packaging, handling, and shipment processing.
4. beteZION store’s Commission
beteZION store takes a commission of 10% of the retail price for each book sold. This commission helps cover platform and administrative costs.
5. Transaction Fee
A 2.9% transaction fee is applied to each sale to cover secure payment processing and ensure a safe transaction for both you and your customers.
6. Shipping and Tax
The final price your customers will pay includes the retail price, plus applicable taxes and shipping fees, which vary based on the shipping destination. While these costs don’t affect your profit directly, it’s essential to keep in mind that customers will see these additional charges.
Calculating Your Profit
Here’s how you can calculate your profit:
- Calculate Total Costs
Add together:- Printing Price (based on the book type, size, and pages)
- Fulfillment Fee ($1.75 per order)
- beteZION store’s Commission (10% of your retail price)
- Transaction Fee (2.9% of your retail price)
- Determine Your Profit
Subtract the total cost from your retail price. This is your profit per book.
Example: Cost Breakdown and Profit Calculation
Let’s say you’re publishing a paperback book with the following details:
- Book Size: 6 x 9 inches
- Page Count: 200
- Binding Type: Perfect Bound
- Interior Color: Standard Black & White
- Paper Type: 60# White – Uncoated
- Cover Finish: Glossy
Step 1: Calculate the Printing Price
Using the table above, the printing cost for your book is $6.41 per copy.
Step 2: Determine the Retail Price
Here the retail price must be at least 25% higher than the printing price. So the minimum retail price will be $6.41 + ($6.41 x 25%) = $8.00.
Assumen you decieded the Retail Price to be $15.00.
Step 3: Determine Fulfillment Fee
The fulfilment fee = $1.75
Step 3: Determine beteZION store’s Commission
At 10% of the retail price, beteZION store’s commission is:
$15.00 × 10% = $1.50
Step 3: Calculate the Transaction Fee
At 2.9% of the retail price:
$15.00 × 2.9%= $0.44
Step 4: Calculate Total Costs
Your total cost per book would be:
$6.41 (Printing Price) + $1.75 (Fulfilment Fee) $1.50 (beteZION store’s Commission) + $0.44 (transaction fee) = $10.10
Step 4: Calculate Your Profit
Subtract the total cost from the retail price:
$15.00 − $10.10 = $4.91
Your profit per book is $4.91. Note that this is an example. It dependes on the retail price you set for your book.
Customer Costs
While you earn $4.91 from each sale, the customer pays the retail price ($20.00) plus tax and shipping, depending on their location. For example, if the shipping cost is $5.69 and tax is $1.50, the customer will pay:
$20.00 (Retail Price) + $5.69 (Shipping) + $1.50 (Tax) = $27.19
Guide for Recomended retail price and its Profit
The table below gives you a guide for recomended retail price for books with different page counts. The book sizes are either 6 x 9 inches or 5 x 8 inches and each books are Perfect Bound, Standard Black & White interior color, 60# White or Cream – Uncoated paper type and Glossy or Matte cover.
Note that this is a guid, the retail price should be set by the author.
Page Count | Printing Price | Retail Price | Fulfillment Fee | beteZION store’s Commission (10% or Printing price) |
Transaction Fee (2.9% of the retail price) |
Total Costs | Your Profit |
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100 | $4.11 | $10.00 | $1.75 | $1.00 | $0.29 | $7.15 | $2.85 |
150 | $5.26 | $12.50 | $1.75 | $1.25 | $0.36 | $8.62 | $3.88 |
200 | $6.41 | $15.00 | $1.75 | $1.50 | $0.44 | $10.10 | $4.91 |
300 | $8.71 | $20.00 | $1.75 | $2.00 | $0.58 | $13.04 | $6.96 |
400 | $11.01 | $25.00 | $1.75 | $2.50 | $0.73 | $15.99 | $9.02 |
500 | $13.31 | $30.00 | $1.75 | $3.00 | $0.87 | $18.93 | $11.07 |
600 | $15.61 | $35.00 | $1.75 | $3.50 | $1.02 | $21.88 | $13.13 |