Manual Sales Entry
Add sales data that doesn't come from a distributor statement
Not all book sales come through distributors like Amazon KDP or IngramSpark. When you sell books directly at conferences, through local bookstores, at author events, or through any other channel that doesn't provide a standard royalty statement, you can manually enter these sales into Familiar to keep all your royalty data in one place.
When to Use Manual Sales Entry
Conference & Event Sales
Books sold at writing conferences, book fairs, or speaking engagements
Independent Bookstore Sales
Consignment sales or direct orders from local bookstores
Author Events
Book signings, readings, or other promotional events
Direct Sales
Any sales through channels without distributor statements
How to Add Manual Sales
Go to Sales Data
Navigate to the Sales Data page from the royalties section of your dashboard.
Find the Manual Sales Entry Section
Scroll down past your uploaded statements to find the "Manual Sales Entry" section. This section shows all your manually entered sales and allows you to add new entries.
Click "Add Manual Entry"
Click the "Add Manual Entry" button to open the entry form. You can add individual sales or multiple sales at once.
Enter Your Sales Data
Fill in the details for your sale:
- - Select the book from your catalog
- - Choose the month the sale occurred
- - Enter the number of units sold
- - Enter the revenue amount
- - Optionally add the cost of goods sold
- - Add any notes about the sale (e.g., "AWP Conference 2024")
Save Your Entry
Click save to add the entry. The sales data will immediately be included in your royalty calculations and contributor statements.
Tips for Accurate Tracking
Use Descriptive Notes
Add notes like "AWP Conference 2024" or "Powell's Consignment Q3" to help you remember where the sales came from when reviewing your data later.
Enter Sales Promptly
Add manual sales soon after they occur while the details are fresh. This ensures your royalty calculations stay up to date.
Track Cost of Goods Sold
If you purchase author copies for events, include the cost per book in the "Cost of Goods Sold" field for accurate profit calculations.