CLMP Follow-Up Survey for SPD-Related Issues and Questions

Since Small Press Distribution (SPD) ceased operations at the end of March, the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP) has worked to help impacted publishers navigate the situation. We distributed an initial survey to presses in April and are now issuing a follow-up to gauge how the community is faring four months in.

By participating in this survey, you agree to allow CLMP to share this data publicly in aggregate. We hope to issue a report with the survey's findings to distribute among the literary community and other literary stakeholders.
1.Name(Required.)
2.Email (Required.)
3.Publisher name(Required.)
4.When SPD closed its warehouse, all inventory was shipped to PSSC and/or Ingram. Where were your books shipped?
5.Have you made contact with PSSC and/or Ingram about your inventory?
6.Is your inventory fully accounted for?
7.What did you decide to do with your inventory?
8.What is the approximate cost your press incurred for processing your inventory?
9.Did you receive external funding (e.g., grants, fundraising) to recoup losses incurred by SPD's closure?
10.If your press received funds, what is the approximate total?
11.Have you received sales reports from SPD since it announced its closure?
12.If you have received sales reports from SPD, approximately how much are you owed?
13.Is your press working with a new distributor?
14.Is your press at risk of ceasing operations due to SPD's sudden closure?
15.The attorneys representing SPD, Tovella Dowling, sent publishers a letter in the mail with instructions to file a claim against SPD before August 8, 2024. Did your press receive this letter?
16.Do you have other questions or concerns you'd like to share with CLMP at this time? Are there any additional resources that CLMP could provide for your press?
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