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founding

For storefronts, it might be worth considering Fourthwall, which seems to enable the creation of beautiful ones.

Site: https://fourthwall.com/

Sample (from Lorri Moulton, who is also active here: https://lorrilavendercottagebooks-shop.fourthwall.com/

(I don't particularly want to do merch, but if someone did, Fourthwall allows for the sale of physical goods as well as digital ones. It also does well with payment processing and tax collection (based on the experience of others; I haven't used it yet.

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Thanks. I’ll have to remember that as an option for folks who want to offer branded merchandise.

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founding

I read this and am saving it for later when it will make more sense to me, being so new to this sort of publishing world. I am grateful you take the time to explain things as you figure them out.

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I'll be glad to answer any questions.

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founding

Someday! I’m nowhere close to this kind of undertaking, but I appreciate the offer.

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founding

I second this! It takes a long time to put together a post like this and I really appreciate all the information. I’m saving this post as well. Thank you again.

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founding

Thanks! I'm saving for when (if) I decide to serialize my first novel.

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