Publishing distribution companies are important to the book distribution industry as they keep books and magazines stocked and publishing houses' circulation departments running smoothly. Publishing distributors are located all over the world. US distributors for publishing offer a vast assortment of publishing and distribution services for quick turnaround and lower prices.

To save money and time, consolidate your magazine distributor and book distributors. Save even more by using wholesale magazine distributors and other publishing wholesalers. For all your publishing distributor needs, you should:

1. Find book publishing distributors to cover your book distribution needs.

2. Find magazine distributors to handle your glossy and print needs.

3. Shop for a publishing wholesale distributor for the best deals.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find book distributors to handle the shipping of your published works

Book publishing distributors handle the distribution, shipping and often even the stocking needs for the publishing industry. Without these companies, books would have a hard time making it to the shelves. It is important to find a book distributor with experience in a large market, a company that can meet tight deadlines and is a reputable distributor with which to work.

I recommend: Blackwell Book Services offers specialized distribution services for libraries and other reference oriented establishments with offices in both the US and the UK. Bookazine Company, Inc., one of the largest book distributors in the US, has access to 1.2 million titles from more than 25,000 publishers.

Find magazine distributors to handle circulation of your magazines in a deadline-sensitive manner

Magazine distributors have a similar jobs to that of book distributors, but are on a daily time crunch and often work under much more stressful deadlines. A distribution company should be experienced in the fast-paced world of magazines and have a knowledge of your distribution areas and markets for the fastest service.

I recommend: Magazine Publisher offers a variety of distribution services for the magazine publisher. They can package and label, box and ship or deliver to newsstands to cover all your distribution needs. Attend a seminar by Harrington Associates, LLC to meet distributors, other publishers and those in the publishing industry to learn more and make deals.

Shop for a publishing wholesale distributor

Shopping for wholesalers in publishing can save you not only in costs, but also in the number of orders you need to place to continue operating smoothly. Wholesale distribution is a great choice for a company with multiple publications going to the same locations on the same schedule.

I recommend: Book Distribution Center, Inc. offers wholesale distribution services of books for schools, government agencies, individuals and businesses. See their site for more information and to receive a quote. Select Media Services offers both book and magazine distribution to more than 7,000 retailers from their three different distribution centers strategically located around the US for optimal delivery reliability.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  When looking for a publishing distributor, find one with experience in the specific areas you need and ask for references. This will save you lost time and money in the long run.