Services for Authors

Writing and publishing a book is just the first step for an author. Our extensive knowledge of bookselling will help you set a strategy for getting your book—and its message—out into the world. We have worked with all types of authors for literally decades. We often say we’ve seen it all, but we still encounter new ideas and new sales challenges every week, and we love to meet both. If you have one of either, we’d love to hear from you.

I've worked with these folks for years. They are great with all orders, especially over 25. And you get humans, not just algorithms.

Bob Sutton - Author, The No Asshole Rule

Your organization, professionalism and customer service/experience has been unparalleled since Day 1. You are a rock star!

Alan Stein - Author, Raise Your Game

The Porchlight team don't just believe in books—they are passionate about bringing the ideas in them to the readers that authors want to impact. Their dedication and years of experience supporting authors to spread their ideas manifest in the form of stellar editorials, targeted promotion and sales logistics. If you're looking for support to launch or share your book with the world, Porchlight will help you navigate that journey.

Bernadette Jiwa - Author, Hunch and Story Driven

Thank you [Porchlight] for being such a great partner for a first-time author. I appreciate all you have done for me and #GrowthIQ.

Tiffani Bova - Author, GrowthIQ

Personalized Customer Service

We understand that every order is unique, and often needs the flexibility that only a dedicated personal representative can provide.

Bestseller Reporting

We report all book sales run through Porchlight Book Company to The New York Times and NPD BookScan.

Book Customization

Whether it’s part of training someone for a job, an add-on at a conference, or a holiday gift, we can customize books to make a lasting impression.

Bulk Book Pricing

We offer competitive discounts on bulk book orders, and an array of options for how to process them.

Custom Checkout

Our one-page order platform provides a quick and easy way to execute your pre-order campaign, book promotion, book club, or corporate gifting program.

Delivery Logistics

We excel at managing high-touch, large quantity orders on tight, specific timelines—including international shipments.

Mass Book Mailing

We excel at moving a lot of books at once, even if that means sending them individually to many hundreds or even thousands of different addresses.

Preorder Campaigns

We offer a wide variety of services to help authors and publishers capture preorders, and accurately report the sales when they ship.

Editorial Coverage

We not only move books, we immerse ourselves in them, attempting to understand the ideas and intent of the authors, and help spread those we believe in.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
Book Bundle Thank You Gift

Books make great thank-you gifts for any event! CHG Healthcare hired Porchlight to assemble and ship out a bulk order of Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski along with custom metal bookmarks for their conference attendees. The books arrived at the conference decorated with a signed bookplate and a corner page cover with details to remind attendees why they were receiving the books.

Learn about our Book Customization services

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT

Book Bundle for How to Work With (Almost) Anyone by Michael Bungay Stanier

We're big fans of Michael Bungay Stanier and book bundles, so we're very excited to share these photos of one of our latest projects. We stuffed each custom-printed mailer with a letter, an inspirational keychain, and an early copy of MBS's new book How to Work With (Almost) Anyone.

We love working with books but even moreso with the people who write and read them! Reach out and let's work together to help your book make a lasting impression on those who receive it.

Reach out about your needs as an author