Explore Membership
DropCap membership gives independent authors and publishers access to the agent relationship, buyer network, and book fair presence that international licensing requires.
Agent Evaluation
$35 / one-time fee (credited toward membership if you move forward)
What's included
- A professional rights agent evaluates your book and provides a written assessment of its international licensing potential complete with an easy-to-understand Rights Readiness Score.
- Your Agent Evaluation covers: commercial appeal, specific market interest potential, genre positioning relative to current buyer demand, and a Rights Readiness score with specific recommendations.
- Includes a preview of what your membership listing would look like.
- $35 credited toward your first year of membership.
Member
$999/yr
Join Now- 1 Marketplace Listing
- 1 Agent Evaluation for your book
- Your book represented at an international book fair
Plus:
- 30-minute Rights-Positioning Strategy Call
- Search discoverability and targeted pitching to our network of 2,700+ verified international rights buyers
- Agent-backed deal negotiation
- Eligible for invitation to exclusive in-house representation
Most Popular
Pro
Member
$2,999/yr
Join Now- 6 Marketplace Listings
- Agent Evaluation of one book, plus catalog-level feedback
- Up to 6 books represented at an international book fair
All Member Benefits Plus:
- Preferred placement in promotional outreach and curated catalogs
- Weekly office hours for ongoing access to our team and community
Portfolio
Member
$4,999/yr
Join Now- 12 Marketplace Listings
- Agent Evaluation of one book, plus catalog-level feedback
- Up to 12 books represented at an international book fair
All Pro Member Benefits Plus:
- Priority access to additional book fair opportunities
- Exclusive industry trend reports
Flagship
Member
Custom Pricing
Contact Us- We will create a custom rights program tailored to your catalog
Frequently Asked Questions
DropCap works best for books that are professionally produced, have demonstrated commercial traction, and retain subsidiary rights. Sales history, press coverage, awards, or a strong author platform are strong indicators. If you’re unsure whether your book qualifies, a $35 Agent Evaluation is the fastest way to find out. The fee applies toward your membership if you move forward. Our agents will give you an honest assessment before you commit.
International rights deals take time, and buyer interest can often build gradually. During your onboarding we will work with you to review and optimize your listing. After that, your book remains discoverable and actively pitched for the full term of your membership with no additional steps for you to complete. If we identify opportunities for you to improve your chances of receiving a deal, we will reach out to work with you directly.
Your membership covers a full year of active agent advocacy, buyer outreach, book fair representation, and deal support. It’s not simply a marketplace listing fee. It’s a professional rights program working on your book’s behalf.
DropCap agents are always evaluating books in the marketplace for exclusive representation through DropCap Rights Agency. There’s no application process. If your book is generating buyer interest, an agent may reach out directly to discuss representation. It can happen at any point during your membership, based on our agents’ assessment of your book’s potential and market fit. There’s no formula. There’s judgement from people who know the market and have spent decades building the relationships.
Yes, contact us for catalog-level pricing.