Why Is There a Title Setup Fee on Bookvault?

When you add a new title to Bookvault, you may be charged a one-off title setup fee, depending on the Bookvault plan you are using.

The fee covers setting up your title on the Bookvault platform and processing your book files so the title can be prepared for print-on-demand production.

When do I pay the title setup fee?

You’ll see the applicable setup cost during the final stages of adding a new title.

Once you have entered your book specifications and title information, Bookvault will show the production cost of the book and any applicable title setup charge before you complete the setup.

You do not need to have your finished interior and cover files ready at this stage. These can be uploaded after the title has been created.

Is the title setup fee a recurring charge?

No.

The title setup fee is a one-off charge for creating that title, rather than a recurring fee for keeping the title in your Bookvault library.

The amount you pay can vary depending on the Bookvault plan you are using.

What does the title setup fee cover?

The fee helps cover the initial setup and processing required to add your book to the Bookvault system.

This includes preparing the title so that you can:

• upload your print-ready files
• have those files processed and validated
• place print-on-demand orders
• manage the title from your Bookvault library

Once your title is set up, you can continue managing it from your account.

What happens after I pay the setup fee?

Once the title has been created, you can upload your:

• interior PDF
• cover PDF

Bookvault will then process and validate the files before the title is ready for ordering.

If you need to update the files later, you can replace them through the file management area.

For help with this, see:

How Do I Upload, Download, Check or Replace My Book Files?

Do I have to pay again if I replace my files?

Replacing files for an existing title is separate from creating a brand-new title.

If you are updating an existing book, use the file management tools within your Bookvault account rather than creating the title again.

Does every Bookvault plan charge the same setup fee?

Not necessarily.

Title setup costs can depend on the Bookvault plan you are using, so check the current pricing shown in your account before completing the title setup.

For a broader explanation of Bookvault charges, see:

Are There Any Ongoing or Hidden Costs With Bookvault?