For book/ebook authors, publishers, & self-publishers
I recently contacted 5 local bookstores and 3 have agreed to sell some of my books. One of them will take the book on consignment. Has anyone had any problems with this type of agreement...is there any other way? The other two stores are owned by friends so there isn't an issue.
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It would be great if writers and other concerned parties could establish the equivalent of a Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval for printers and rate them as to their quality, prmotional efforts in support of sales, editiorial help, writer support, fees, etc.
Tracy, I would be interested in participating in the group that you are proposing.
Hi, John,
I attended New York Book Expo last May and had a wonderful time. I met many people and gave out copies of my book, "Imperfect Past". I don't know whether this was a good thing, or whether they threw my book in recycling once they were back home. I received no feedback from anyone, sadly.
Alice, Thanks. I am finding that it is very difficult to connect marketing activity with actual results;
I'm not sure why you are having trouble connecting marketing activity with actual results. The only reason I can think that you are having that problem is because you aren't doing the marketing activities that actually produce results.
Personally, I won't do something in marketing unless it produces results - and the results I count are actual book sales.
Yes yes, I agree. For instance, in the past year, I have become actively involved with three writers clubs. Not only am I able to sell my books there, but they enhance further inspiration and motivation. Attainable intangibles. Networking is most enjoyable and progressive. Through each group, other groups look for speakers, therefore, Book Signings = Sales.
A lot of time, footwork, courage, personality, gas money, etc. is required for my Independent Publications. "Independent" is a key word that leads to my empowerment!
For a book like yours, you should be targeting diabetic websites and blogs. Focus 100% of your attention on that for one month, and you might be surprised by what happens.
Offer them good content - an interview, a free excerpt, a free ebook copy of the book for 10 of their readers, things like that.
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