How do I separate reserved, sold and still-available spaces for each edition?
Reserved placements are unavailable until the owner releases them. Negative availability signals overbooking.
Open Issue Slot InventoryTry the worked example
These are the example inputs from Issue Slot Inventory. Replace them in the tool to run your own case.
| Issue | Placement | Capacity | Sold | Reserved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12 | Feature | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 19 | Short mention | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Example result
Nov 19 / Short mention · Available · 1 slot(s) available; 1 sold and 2 reserved.
Who uses this?
Independent publishers. The free online tool runs the calculation in your browser. To edit the files and use the tools offline in one business, see the €49 offline edition.
Where the idea came from
Benchcraft adapted the reviewed niche newsletter or directory sponsorship idea for independent publishers. The rules and fictional example here were created for this tool.
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