Selling books at book fairs

Such an opportunity will shine a spotlight on you and your books that will help you sell more copies. An insiders guide to book fairs books the guardian. Book fairs provide publishers with an opportunity to meet the buying public in a most economical way. However, this business can also be very beneficial for your customers, particularly if you sell highquality religious texts at a great price. At 2 of the 3 books by the banks events ive attended, they have run out of at least one of my books. Further, i find running discount sales using ent ereader news today my most profitable way of selling books.

How to really make money as a book author even if you don. There are hundreds of book and author festivals held throughout the u. Mar 23, 2017 selling used books is an easy and fun way to share books and earn money. Sales tax facts for book authors the balance careers. Sell your books at book festivals and craft fairs the book designer. Maybe youve done events in the past whether these are book shows specifically, or book signings in bookstores, libraries, or even craft fairs. Plan a theme for your tablebooth with appealing colors. The aba rare book fair london is one of the largest rare book shows in the world, featuring more than 150 vetted exhibitors selling books, manuscripts, maps, prints and original artwork from all over the world. Nov 19, 2017 but amazon was fair about it, and they did give me time to remove the book from sale there, something that took but a few seconds. Book fairs can be exhausting and everyone is trying to get their books in readers hands and earn back their table fees.

A secure, cashfree way to shop the fair with yearround shopping online. Ive been wondering about large markets for my book, how to blog a book, which will be released in the spring of 2012it would be lovely to sell books by the truckload, and im sure my publisher, writers digest books, would be happy about it, too. Sometimes we have books on consignment at 20% to us, at others we may be selling. The best books and stories brought to life with unforgettable characters. Bring them back to the book store and trade them in for other books.

We have two bookstores specializing in maintaining the widest book selection around. The 12 commandments of selling books at book fairs, conventions. Scholastic dollars catalog browse the scholastic dollars catalog and start planning resources you want to purchase for your school. Tips for selling at exhibitions my take on the 2017 thessaloniki book fair. No matter what your host may think, selling books at schools really isnt about the money.

Ive spoken to several authors at crafts fairs and they all four said that business was terrible. Fairs fair buys, sells and trades gently used books. Why you should never submit your selfpublished book to book. Used books with our price labels are worth 50% of our sticker price in trade credit if they are in a saleable condition. Dec 16, 2015 a lot of the hassle of selling books over the internet is convincing online audiences to sit up and pay attention long enough to fall in love with your novel. Kathleen kaiser who heads up spawn a fabulous group dedicated to authors and publishers and based in southern california says that elevator pitches can often be key to selling more books at events. Thousands of independent usborne organisers across the uk and europe have created their own popup bookshops. Book sales by alexis oneill selling books is all about making connections with kids, creating a fan base, and extending the educational and personal value of a school visit beyond that one day. I can always reenroll my books in select after the book fair season is over. Organizations such as spawn small publishers, artists and writers network often purchase booth space at book festivals and invite members to come and sell their books or to send books for display.

Apr 19, 2011 includes a list of book fairs and events that are worthy of your attendance. The aba rare book fair london is one of the largest rare book shows in the world, featuring more than 150 vetted exhibitors selling books, manuscripts, maps, prints and. Sell your books at book festivals and craft fairs the. With online shopping as part of your bookfair, supporters can reach out to family and friends literally anywhere and. Jan 31, 2017 doing book fairs will not only help you sell more books, but you can also gather data on the people who purchase your book and get up close and personal with them. Our inventory is organized in a way that allows you to browse quickly if desired, yet is deep and. I may be totally wrong about this as a young indie author i put some books in book fairs. International publishing, book fairs and trade shows. And, in the case of authors, readers will be found in largest numbers at book fairs, festivals and conferences. Why you should never submit your selfpublished book to book fairs.

We know that books that have sold once are our best selling books. Im content to write and promote, and leave book selling to booksellers. However, if you are interested in selling publishing rights in your books, book fairs are a great place to identify potential rights buyers. The presentation you make at this fair can make a real difference when selling books at fairs. Enjoy a quick browse, or click the links here to see the full range of titles by reading level see more beginning readers see more early chapter books see more upper elementary books see more middle school books see more picture books see more funreferencegraphics for all ages. By specifically dealing with christian literature, you are able to cultivate a special relationship. How indie authors can use book fairs to sell rights to your selfpublished books an extract from allis guidebook on how authors sell. The fantastic thing about book fairs is that everyone in attendance is there because they love reading and they love books. An indie authors guide to selling at book fairs by graham watkins is a concise learningtool that will not only aid independent authors, but newlyestablished small presses to market and sell their books. Ambassadors may also hold fundraisers and conduct storytimes. Includes a list of book fairs and events that are worthy of your attendance. May 10, 2017 ive spoken to several authors at crafts fairs and they all four said that business was terrible. Selling your books internationally jane friedman when it comes to selling your work overseas, there are two channels.

Oct 25, 2019 if you intend to sell your own books in any capacity at book fairs, trade shows, off your author website, etc. Most of us, i think, participate in as many book fairs in our local area as we can. Best selling books for children the scholastic parent store. A list of 25 things for authors to have in their booths to successfully sell books at book fairs and crafts events during the spring and summer.

Sell your books at book festivals and craft fairs the book. You receive an advance and 10% royalties on net profit from each book. These international book fairs provide a valuable marketing tool to expose your work to thousands of. How to really make money as a book author even if you dont.

So people tend to buy their jewish books for the year all at once at the fairs. How to sell books by the truckload build book buzz. Cbe offers many opportunities to promote your book at leading book fairs in the u. Its put on by a local library and they do their level best to get the word out. They typically sold fewer than one book per hour and planned to quit after selling most of their books. I sold 9 books, so thats a book every 20 minutes, leaving time in between to chat up the people. This extract from the new alli guidebook, how authors sell publishing rights, by helen sedwick and orna ross, provides a useful introduction to the process. May 16, 2017 tips for selling at exhibitions my take on the 2017 thessaloniki book fair. Table because of the logistics of getting your books and supplies into the show, plan to use lightweight materials and decorations. News about international trade shows and book fairs, books in translation, foreign rights sales, and international bestsellers. This book will be most useful for someone new to selling at craft shows. As a book publicist and book marketing specialist, i am the first to impress on authors the new and powerful marketing avenues open to all authors on the internet from book websites to book trailers to social networks like facebook, twitter and youtube.

A typical book author barely makes more than minimum wage. This book fair is a yearly event, and gets better every year. The fair was only 3 hours long 9am to noon, but we had a good turnout, over 300 people by rough count. Buyers, be they from stores or the ultimate reader, are there to buy, they come in large quantities and they come to you. How to survive vending at a book fair and actually sell a few books. I do cover more advanced topics as well though, including how to define your target market, visual merchandising, inventory tracking, and creating a business spending plan. Having attended two book fairs in the washington, d. Ambassadors can market and sell barefoot books products in their community at local events, book fairs, and home shows. By offering free or discounted books, our organisers are able to make a real difference to. Dec 06, 2017 selling ebooks at book fairs click to enlarge images.

Doing book fairs will not only help you sell more books, but you can also gather data on the people who purchase your book and get up close and personal with them. Selling ebooks at book fairs celebrating independent authors. Serving calgary since 1988, fairs fair offers quality books at fair prices and with exceptional service. Pitches should be short and sweet, 23 sentences and really motivate a potential reader to buy your book. Ive written before about how to make the most of a book fair appearance, but recently ive forayed into new to me territory. In todays guest post, im delighted to welcome back publishing and marketing expert terry cordingley to share these tips on making the most. Oct 24, 2017 a typical book author barely makes more than minimum wage. Fridaysaturday, september 1112 jump to top new york. The book fairs i attended were at roscoe neapolitan pizzeria in takoma park, md. Authors who want to sell books need to do what anyone else with a product needs to do find the place in the marketplace where your buyers can be found. Earn cash for the school or get double the profit with scholastic dollars.

You can also sell barefoot books through your free website, as well as other websites, blogs and social networks. There are plenty of reasons why schools participate in this exciting reading event. If you are an author attending a book fair or festival in the near future, here is advice on how to meet readers and sell more books. They sell our awardwinning childrens books at home, at toddler groups, preschools, schools, libraries, clubs, fetes and fairs and online. Tips for selling at exhibitions and book fairs youtube. If its in a book fair already, theyll know its been published or selfpublished, and it should have some history. Book fairs provide an excellent opportunity to encounter media reps in search of a story. Top book fairs and book festivals authors should attend. Your 3minute guide to making the most of book fairs. The book includes worksheets along the way to help you.