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An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores
Any author can get their book listed in an online catalog. But what if you want more? What if you want to rise above the digital masses and be relevant to booksellers and librarians?
In today's digital age of publishing, it's easy to get your book listed on major retail and library sites around the world. But what
Attracting the attention of the curators of these sales channels?
Succeeding in getting some of these channels to highlight, spotlight, and promote your book to their customers or patrons?
Having a bookstore or library actually order and stock your print book
Being invited to either host or participate in a live event in a bookstore or library
Standing out as a talented and relevant professional or subject matter expert
All of these things take a bit more effort than the average creative person is willing to invest. But that's where you come in; because this type of success is reserved for the truly dedicated author like you.
With the right amount of foresight, preparation, effort, and determination, you can rise above the digital slush to a place where you and your book can stand out to exactly the right people.
This book walks you through all that you need to know in order to leverage the tools available for successfully working with both bookstores and libraries. It is derived from the author's three decades of experience in the book industry as a writer, an editor, a bookseller, and a publishing industry representative.
If you want to leverage insights into the systems and logistics associated with print, eBook and audiobook distribution to retailers and libraries, to maximize your availability in these formats as well as your overall sales and earnings, then this is the book for you.
An Author's Guide to Working with Bookstores and Libraries is a no-BS overview of the publishing industry, bookstores and libraries. It outlines the basics of what authors need to know when navigating their way through the complex print, eBook and distribution options available to authors. Whether you are traditionally published or self-published, this book provides guidance and insights to help you maximize your sales, your earnings, and your author brand.
In today's digital age of publishing, it's easy to get your book listed on major retail and library sites around the world. But what
Attracting the attention of the curators of these sales channels?
Succeeding in getting some of these channels to highlight, spotlight, and promote your book to their customers or patrons?
Having a bookstore or library actually order and stock your print book
Being invited to either host or participate in a live event in a bookstore or library
Standing out as a talented and relevant professional or subject matter expert
All of these things take a bit more effort than the average creative person is willing to invest. But that's where you come in; because this type of success is reserved for the truly dedicated author like you.
With the right amount of foresight, preparation, effort, and determination, you can rise above the digital slush to a place where you and your book can stand out to exactly the right people.
This book walks you through all that you need to know in order to leverage the tools available for successfully working with both bookstores and libraries. It is derived from the author's three decades of experience in the book industry as a writer, an editor, a bookseller, and a publishing industry representative.
If you want to leverage insights into the systems and logistics associated with print, eBook and audiobook distribution to retailers and libraries, to maximize your availability in these formats as well as your overall sales and earnings, then this is the book for you.
An Author's Guide to Working with Bookstores and Libraries is a no-BS overview of the publishing industry, bookstores and libraries. It outlines the basics of what authors need to know when navigating their way through the complex print, eBook and distribution options available to authors. Whether you are traditionally published or self-published, this book provides guidance and insights to help you maximize your sales, your earnings, and your author brand.
254 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 10, 2019
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About the author
Mark Leslie Lefebvre
16 books42 followersMark Leslie Lefebvre has been writing since he was thirteen years old and discovered his mother’s Underwood typewriter collecting dust in a closet. He started submitting his work for publication at the age of fifteen and had his first story published in 1992, the same year he graduated from university.
Under the name Mark Leslie, he has published more than a dozen full length books. He pens a series of non-fiction paranormal explorations for Dundurn, Canada’s largest independent publisher. He also writes fiction (typically thrillers and horror) and has edits fiction anthologies, most recently as a regular editor for the WMG Publishing Fiction River anthology series.
The very same year, Mark saw his first short story in print he started working in to book industry as a part-time bookseller, and was bitten by the book-selling bug. He has worked in virtually every type of bookstore (independent, chain, large-format, online, academic and digital). He has thrived on innovation, particularly related to digital publishing, and enjoys interacting with the various people who make the book industry so dynamic.
Between 2011 and 2017, Mark worked at the Director of Self-Publishing and Author Relations for Kobo where he was the driving force behind the creation of Kobo Writing Life, a free and easy to use author/small-publisher friendly platform designed to publish directly to Kobo’s global catalog in 190 countries. By the end of 2016, Kobo Writing Life established itself as the #1 single source of weekly global unit sales for Kobo and, in primarily English language territories, responsible for 1 in every 4 eBooks sold.
Mark has spoken professionally in the United States and Canada, in the UK and across Europe, specializing in advances in digital publishing and the vast and incredible opportunities that exist for writers and publishers.
Under the name Mark Leslie, he has published more than a dozen full length books. He pens a series of non-fiction paranormal explorations for Dundurn, Canada’s largest independent publisher. He also writes fiction (typically thrillers and horror) and has edits fiction anthologies, most recently as a regular editor for the WMG Publishing Fiction River anthology series.
The very same year, Mark saw his first short story in print he started working in to book industry as a part-time bookseller, and was bitten by the book-selling bug. He has worked in virtually every type of bookstore (independent, chain, large-format, online, academic and digital). He has thrived on innovation, particularly related to digital publishing, and enjoys interacting with the various people who make the book industry so dynamic.
Between 2011 and 2017, Mark worked at the Director of Self-Publishing and Author Relations for Kobo where he was the driving force behind the creation of Kobo Writing Life, a free and easy to use author/small-publisher friendly platform designed to publish directly to Kobo’s global catalog in 190 countries. By the end of 2016, Kobo Writing Life established itself as the #1 single source of weekly global unit sales for Kobo and, in primarily English language territories, responsible for 1 in every 4 eBooks sold.
Mark has spoken professionally in the United States and Canada, in the UK and across Europe, specializing in advances in digital publishing and the vast and incredible opportunities that exist for writers and publishers.
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October 1, 2021
I am ready just in time for my book launch. Now it's your turn.
Are you an indie author? Do you love the magic of indie bookstores and libraries like your readers? Do you want to stand out by reaching a whole new audience that 90% of your contemporaries aren't even attempting to reach?
This one's for you. Pick it up. Don't even hesitate. It's the knowledge you need.
Are you an indie author? Do you love the magic of indie bookstores and libraries like your readers? Do you want to stand out by reaching a whole new audience that 90% of your contemporaries aren't even attempting to reach?
This one's for you. Pick it up. Don't even hesitate. It's the knowledge you need.
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November 22, 2021A handy guide about reaching and working with libraries and bookstores for authors. Lots of great information and details for both the new authors and the more veteran. Even as a former librarian I learned some new things!
January 6, 2022
As with anything associated with Mark Leslie Lefebvre, this book is super informative and helpful. Mark makes the subject matter eminently readable, writing in a friendly, engaging voice. The book is great for writers just getting into the game but I think experienced writers could benefit too from several helpful reminders and a few tips they may not have thought of.
June 8, 2021
Great Resource
This book is full of helpful advice about working with bookstores and libraries from someone who has worked in the industry for decades. Of particular value were the regular reminders to consider what the author can offer the bookseller and/or librarian rather than focusing only on how such outlets might be able to serve local authors.
This book is full of helpful advice about working with bookstores and libraries from someone who has worked in the industry for decades. Of particular value were the regular reminders to consider what the author can offer the bookseller and/or librarian rather than focusing only on how such outlets might be able to serve local authors.
February 13, 2020
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This is a truly amazing book that I truly love because that's so much amazing information about D2D and Google play books were my two top takeaways. But there's so much more amazing information.
Basically, if you're going to take publishing seriously you NEED this BOOK!
This is a truly amazing book that I truly love because that's so much amazing information about D2D and Google play books were my two top takeaways. But there's so much more amazing information.
Basically, if you're going to take publishing seriously you NEED this BOOK!
June 20, 2020
Excellent book for traditionally published and self published (indie) writers. I got a lot out of this.
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