Episode 99 – Getting Your Book Into Libraries

In this solo episode Mark talks about how authors can get their books into libraries in print, eBook and audiobook format.

He covers the topic by discussing the triple A’s of: AVAILABILITY, AWARENESS, and ACQUISITION.

[image error]Pics from a Tomes of Terror: Haunted Bookstores & Libraries event in Hamilton

Prior to the main topic of this episode, Mark shares a word about the episode’s sponsor Findaway Voices, which is suitably, all about how they can help authors get their audiobooks into libraries.

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Mark then shares a few comments from recent episodes as well as a personal update that includes two of his non-fiction books about writing and publishing being included in a new NaNoWriMo themed Storybundle.

In his discussion of libraries, Mark talks about the following:

Ways that authors can get their books in to libraries in print, audio and eBook formatQuestions that traditionally published authors should ask their publisher in relation to distribution to librariesThe difference within POD and returns as it pertains to the library buyers (as opposed to bookstore buyers)Why he calls Amazon’s KDP Print’s “extended distribution” option “pretended distribution”OverDrive and how they sell to library systems – including a talk about how authors can use OverDrive.com to find their books and librariesOnline resources to help writers easily find library websitesThe differences between the licensing model for selling digital assets (like eBooks and audiobooks) to libraries:  OCOU (One Copy, One User) and CPC (Cost Per Checkout)Three important people to contact at the library when reaching out to themThe value of getting to know the local public library and being familiar with itWhy authors should consider the value that they are able to offer and bring to a particular libraryThe value of the Public Lending Right program in Canada and 29 other countries around the world to help authors with additional revenue opportunitiesAnd more…

Links of Interest:

Episode 97 – Ten Tips for Marketing and Making Money off Your Short FictionEpisode  87 – You, Your Book, and BookstoresMark’s thriller Evasion on WattpadUniversal Book Link for EvasionLib Web (Over 8000 pages from libraries in 146 countries)Patreon Video walk-thru of OverDriveOverDrive.com Search “Mark Leslie” on OverDriveMark Leslie “landing page” on OverDriveExample of an eBook Link (Active Reader)Example of an audiobook link (Active Reader)Example of a book that has availability in librariesOverDrive – Find a Library Findaway VoicesPatreon for Stark Reflections

The music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0