{"id":175,"date":"2025-04-10T19:45:16","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T23:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/litdistco.ca\/?page_id=175"},"modified":"2025-06-26T13:38:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T17:38:53","slug":"apply","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/litdistco.ca\/?page_id=175","title":{"rendered":"Apply for Distribution"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-background-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1d3694af05917b8084e56e0e9757e163\">For Publishers, By Publishers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);line-height:1.3\">Nationwide Indie Book Distribution Specialists<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-07b7b7eb wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-lightest-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-444d5ee8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:4px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1b11d160 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"hand-holding-hand\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-hand-holding-hand \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" style=\"font-size:2.5em\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M7.8 207.7c-13.1-17.8-9.3-42.8 8.5-55.9L142.9 58.5C166.2 41.3 194.5 32 223.5 32L384 32l160 0c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32l0 64c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32l-36.8 0-44.9 36c-22.7 18.2-50.9 28-80 28L304 224l-16 0-64 0c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32s14.3-32 32-32l64 0 16 0c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16s-7.2-16-16-16l-120.6 0L63.7 216.2c-17.8 13.1-42.8 9.3-55.9-8.5zM382.4 160c0 0 0 0 0 0l.9 0c-.3 0-.6 0-.9 0zM568.2 304.3c13.1 17.8 9.3 42.8-8.5 55.9L433.1 453.5c-23.4 17.2-51.6 26.5-80.7 26.5L192 480 32 480c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32l0-64c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32l36.8 0 44.9-36c22.7-18.2 50.9-28 80-28l78.3 0 16 0 64 0c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32s-14.3 32-32 32l-64 0-16 0c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16s7.2 16 16 16l120.6 0 119.7-88.2c17.8-13.1 42.8-9.3 55.9 8.5zM193.6 352c0 0 0 0 0 0l-.9 0c.3 0 .6 0 .9 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Who We Are<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">LitDistCo was founded by the Literary Press Group of Canada to offer Canadian publishers a distributor with their best interests at heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">We offer access to the North American book trade with the minimum cost barriers. We have secured excellent terms with major customers and freight carriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Uniquely among Canadian distributors,&nbsp;we operate as a collective governed by&nbsp;Canadian&nbsp;publishers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Our mission is to foster a thriving, independent publishing sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-lightest-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c6e5b353 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:4px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1b11d160 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"warehouse\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-warehouse \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" style=\"font-size:2.5em\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M0 488L0 171.3c0-26.2 15.9-49.7 40.2-59.4L308.1 4.8c7.6-3.1 16.1-3.1 23.8 0L599.8 111.9c24.3 9.7 40.2 33.3 40.2 59.4L640 488c0 13.3-10.7 24-24 24l-48 0c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24l0-264c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32l-384 0c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32l0 264c0 13.3-10.7 24-24 24l-48 0c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24zm488 24l-336 0c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24l0-56 384 0 0 56c0 13.3-10.7 24-24 24zM128 400l0-64 384 0 0 64-384 0zm0-96l0-80 384 0 0 80-384 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">What We Do<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">LitDistCo handles everything in the&nbsp;supply chain that connects your printers to booksellers. That includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gold-standard data to make your books universally discoverable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storage, orders, shipping, payments, and returns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detailed reporting and 24\/7 monitoring and analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advice from dedicated specialists with small-press expertise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom reports (royalties data, print runs\u2026)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special projects (backer mailouts, inserts, award stickering\u2026)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inventory &amp; reprint alerts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-lightest-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1b11d160 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"check\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-check \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" style=\"font-size:2.5em\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M438.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L160 338.7 393.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Applying<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">We assess new applicants year-round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">During the application process, you will be asked to provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Details about your company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backlist and forthcoming book details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sample materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two letters of reference from business associates (printers or freelancers, for example).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">All application materials are kept in strict confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-transparent-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1c7282a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:4px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--tiny);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Let&#8217;s Get Started!<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d445cf74 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-size-big is-style-alternate is-style-alternate--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/litdistco.ca\/?page_id=360\">Contact us \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For Publishers, By Publishers Nationwide Indie Book Distribution Specialists Who We Are LitDistCo was founded by the Literary Press Group of Canada to offer Canadian publishers a distributor with their best interests at heart. 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