Book Festivals - The Book Marketing Network2024-03-28T13:52:33Zhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/forum/topics/book-festivals?xg_browser=iphone&feed=yes&xn_auth=noNo, not every state requires…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2012-04-06:523145:Comment:5226062012-04-06T14:40:37.339ZShawn Lambhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/ShawnLamb
<p>No, not every state requires a license, but all do require tax payments on money collected. Ohio is one state that does require a license - even temporary and it's called a transient vendor. Neither Georgia or Tennessee require licenses. These are the states I deal with frequently.</p>
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<p>That said, each event organizer should tell the exhibitors/vendors what is required, but it's up to the vendor to obtain any license needed. A tax form is usually included in the vendor packet for…</p>
<p>No, not every state requires a license, but all do require tax payments on money collected. Ohio is one state that does require a license - even temporary and it's called a transient vendor. Neither Georgia or Tennessee require licenses. These are the states I deal with frequently.</p>
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<p>That said, each event organizer should tell the exhibitors/vendors what is required, but it's up to the vendor to obtain any license needed. A tax form is usually included in the vendor packet for the event.</p> Do you need to get a vendor's…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2012-04-06:523145:Comment:5233522012-04-06T14:34:43.881ZLuan Louishttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/LuanLouis
<p>Do you need to get a vendor's license for every state you sell books in?</p>
<p>Do you need to get a vendor's license for every state you sell books in?</p> I've never been to a book fes…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2012-03-02:523145:Comment:5173572012-03-02T14:23:03.796ZPatricia Gligorhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/PatriciaGligor
<p>I've never been to a book festival but, after reading everyone's comments, I'm intrigued. I don't know of any near Cincinnati but I plan to investigate! If anyone has any information on festivals in my area, I'd very much appreciate it.</p>
<p>I've never been to a book festival but, after reading everyone's comments, I'm intrigued. I don't know of any near Cincinnati but I plan to investigate! If anyone has any information on festivals in my area, I'd very much appreciate it.</p> Indeed! I whole heartily agre…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2012-03-01:523145:Comment:5173322012-03-01T16:57:09.896ZShawn Lambhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/ShawnLamb
<p>Indeed! I whole heartily agree, Beryl. Events can be exhausting, standing on my feet for up to 13 hours, driving for hours, lugging boxes, but every smile and discussion makes the effort worth it. I look forward to the different ones I do, as each has a uniqueness all its own.</p>
<p>Indeed! I whole heartily agree, Beryl. Events can be exhausting, standing on my feet for up to 13 hours, driving for hours, lugging boxes, but every smile and discussion makes the effort worth it. I look forward to the different ones I do, as each has a uniqueness all its own.</p> It is the interaction with my…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2012-03-01:523145:Comment:5173292012-03-01T16:45:09.374ZBeryl Reichenberghttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/BerylReichenberg
<p>It is the interaction with my readers that keeps me going, wanting to write more stories. Working with children and encourage them to read books or even write their own stories, is a reward all it's own.</p>
<p>It is the interaction with my readers that keeps me going, wanting to write more stories. Working with children and encourage them to read books or even write their own stories, is a reward all it's own.</p> Thanks, Beryl. I sell more b…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2012-03-01:523145:Comment:5171712012-03-01T16:36:00.516ZShawn Lambhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/ShawnLamb
<p>Thanks, Beryl. I sell more books at events than online and I strongly believe it is due to the personal interaction. It is flattering, humbling and exciting when a young teen says she waited all year for the next festival to buy the book from me rather than purchase it online. This is why I don't place much stock in Amazon ratings, rankings and reviews. Such interact trumps impersonal statistics any day!</p>
<p>Thanks, Beryl. I sell more books at events than online and I strongly believe it is due to the personal interaction. It is flattering, humbling and exciting when a young teen says she waited all year for the next festival to buy the book from me rather than purchase it online. This is why I don't place much stock in Amazon ratings, rankings and reviews. Such interact trumps impersonal statistics any day!</p> I agree, Shawn. For me, book…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2012-03-01:523145:Comment:5174262012-03-01T16:29:25.340ZBeryl Reichenberghttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/BerylReichenberg
<p>I agree, Shawn. For me, book festivals are more about interacting with the public rather than pushing book sales. Although sales are important, this is an opportunity to get to know your audience and interacting with them.</p>
<p>I agree, Shawn. For me, book festivals are more about interacting with the public rather than pushing book sales. Although sales are important, this is an opportunity to get to know your audience and interacting with them.</p> Yes, I do events all the time…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2012-03-01:523145:Comment:5174182012-03-01T13:43:40.331ZShawn Lambhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/ShawnLamb
<p>Yes, I do events all the time. In fact, I attend 5 to 7 festivals and conventions a year. I wrote several blogs about them last August, giving advice and tips.</p>
<p>Event planning tips: <a href="http://allonbooks-thekingdomofallon.blogspot.com/2011/08/event-planning-tips.html" target="_blank">http://allonbooks-thekingdomofallon.blogspot.com/2011/08/event-planning-tips.html</a></p>
<p>Engaging at events:…</p>
<p>Yes, I do events all the time. In fact, I attend 5 to 7 festivals and conventions a year. I wrote several blogs about them last August, giving advice and tips.</p>
<p>Event planning tips: <a href="http://allonbooks-thekingdomofallon.blogspot.com/2011/08/event-planning-tips.html" target="_blank">http://allonbooks-thekingdomofallon.blogspot.com/2011/08/event-planning-tips.html</a></p>
<p>Engaging at events: <a href="http://allonbooks-thekingdomofallon.blogspot.com/2011/08/engaging-at-events.html" target="_blank">http://allonbooks-thekingdomofallon.blogspot.com/2011/08/engaging-at-events.html</a></p> Hi Sunny, I was at the San Lu…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2012-02-15:523145:Comment:5154732012-02-15T20:34:41.193ZBeryl Reichenberghttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/BerylReichenberg
<p>Hi Sunny, I was at the San Luis Obispo book festival the last two years selling my children's books. I'm one of Oak Tree Press authors, "Ants on a Log". I found that although there were not a lot of sales, I enjoyed talking to children and parents and grandparents about my books and meeting the public. I was able to see which covers, stories and books were a hit. So I found my time there was well spent.</p>
<p>Hi Sunny, I was at the San Luis Obispo book festival the last two years selling my children's books. I'm one of Oak Tree Press authors, "Ants on a Log". I found that although there were not a lot of sales, I enjoyed talking to children and parents and grandparents about my books and meeting the public. I was able to see which covers, stories and books were a hit. So I found my time there was well spent.</p> WD is comparing them to festi…tag:thebookmarketingnetwork.com,2010-03-29:523145:Comment:2973342010-03-29T23:14:56.060ZKimberley Linstruth-Beckomhttp://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profile/KimberleyLinstruthBeckom
WD is comparing them to festivals in that you get to meet a ton of writers, editors, publishers, and the like and they are also held in nice places. The big difference is that most festivals are free-- a bonus for people who can't afford a seminar or retreat.<br />
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Thanks for your input on festivals! I think they are pretty neat myself.
WD is comparing them to festivals in that you get to meet a ton of writers, editors, publishers, and the like and they are also held in nice places. The big difference is that most festivals are free-- a bonus for people who can't afford a seminar or retreat.<br />
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Thanks for your input on festivals! I think they are pretty neat myself.