How to Get a Self Published Book into Bookstores
A self published book is one in which the writer not just writes, but also gives money to the publishing company to publish the book. The toughest thing in self publishing a book is to sell it. On the other hand, the simplest method to sell a self published book is to send the book to a number of book stores all over the country where the readers can have a look at it. This will prompt them in buying it if they like the title, genre or something else. Getting access to book stores is not that easy as it sounds, especially when you have had no prior experience.
Instructions
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Get in touch with the book stores
Call the book stores where you want to put your published book on the shelves and try to contact the manager directly. Tell them that you are a self published writer and want to exhibit your book in their store. Ask about their policies for placing the book on their shelves. Find a local book store as they have a special section reserved for local authors. Ask the manager to do this as a favour to you. Moreover, also offer the manager face to face meetings to present them your published book. -
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Meet the requirements of the book stores
See what the book stores’ policies are for putting self published books in their stores and follow them. A number of stores do not accept a book unless the writer meets a certain criteria. The criteria is to fill out the application form and provide a few details. When you arrange a meeting with the store manager, urge them to buy copies of your book. -
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Offer value added services to the book store
Provide the option of refund or give them the books through a consignment, if you are not being successful in getting your books into the book stores. Giving the refund alternative puts less pressure on the seller as any unsold copies of your book will be given back to you on full price and the store owner will not suffer any loss in the process. On the other hand, the consignment means that you deliver them the books free of cost, but they will have to give you a percentage of the sales. These flexible and easy agreements can help you sell books effectively by putting them in the shelves of the book stores.
