Getting Into Bookstores (Updated!)

Hi everyone,

I’m here to talk to you about getting into your local bookstores. Here are some main points that really helped me.

Have your own ISBN (not the free one).
Have print copies on hand for them to look at.
Ask in-person about getting your book in the store.
Start with local shops.
Bring business cards.
Make sure they know your genre.
Opt-in for events if possible

My In-store presence

Bookstores–

Books and Books–

Alright, now that we covered that. Here are the contacts, costs, etc for getting into the bookstore that I used, Books and Books in Coral Gables, FL.

Stocking fee– $50

Split with the bookstore– 50/50

Managers to speak to– Kathy Steele or Jack.

Event coordinator– Cristina Naste

 

Comic Stores–

I’ve also gotten into a comic store called Loot Games and Comics. They partnered with Otakufest and I was able to get some copies in there on consignment.

Split with the comic store–  50/50  (if store credit)   40/60 if cash.

 

Broward County Library–
Q- Where am I in the process?
A- I’m sending my 1st copy in for review this week.

Requirements (Pulled verbatim from the document I received)-

The author must be a BCL cardholder
The author must be self-published
The author must be a Broward County resident
The book must be a fiction adult, non-fiction adult or children’s book
The book must be in excellent circulation condition (e.g. sturdy bound, sewn, or glued)
The author must agree to donate a review copy

The following guidelines apply to title selected for the BCL local author collection:

The author agrees to donate at least 2 circulating copies
The author will provide a copy of one authentic positive review (e.g. Amazon, Publishers Weekly review)
The author agrees to assist in marketing their book while it is a part of the BCL collection