Distribution Overview
Distribution through Baker & Taylor Publisher Services
Little Creek Press is proud to partner with Baker & Taylor Publisher Services (BTPS) to expand your book’s reach. Here’s what it means for our authors:
- Wider Reach: Access to bookstores, libraries, and retailers across the U.S. and Canada
- Sales Team Support: Dedicated reps pitch your book to retailers
- Boosted Visibility: Enhanced metadata for better discoverability
- Streamlined Logistics: Easier ordering and returns for stores
- Event Friendly: Simplifies book ordering for launches and signings
Seasonal Catalog Submission Deadlines
To be included in seasonal BTPS retail catalogs, Little Creek Press must submit your final book files to BTPS several months in advance. These are not manuscript deadlines, but deadlines for fully completed, print-ready files.
General Guidelines for Publish Dates:
- Spring/Summer of the following year: LCP must submit metadata (cover art, book description, author bio) to BTPS by July, 9-12 months in advance of publication. Print files and/or printed books must be in the BTPS system/warehouse three months before release date.
- Fall/Winter of the following year: LCP must metadata (cover art, book description, author bio) to BTPS by January, 9-12 months in advance of publication. Print files and/or printed books must be in the BTPS system/warehouse three months before release date.
Example: To publish a book in Spring/Summer 2026, LCP must submit metadata to BTPS by July 2025 and final print-ready files to BTPS by January 2025.
- Release dates will be set for a Tuesday. This is standard in the industry.
- Authors should work closely with LCP to ensure production is completed well ahead of these deadlines. Meeting these dates ensures eligibility for retail catalog placement and national bookstore access.