Cbe offers many opportunities to promote your book at leading book fairs in the u. With online shopping as part of your bookfair, supporters can reach out to family and friends literally anywhere and. Ambassadors may also hold fundraisers and conduct storytimes. Bring them back to the book store and trade them in for other books. Ive spoken to several authors at crafts fairs and they all four said that business was terrible. However, if you are interested in selling publishing rights in your books, book fairs are a great place to identify potential rights buyers. International publishing, book fairs and trade shows. Tips for selling at exhibitions and book fairs youtube. 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. This book will be most useful for someone new to selling at craft shows. I may be totally wrong about this as a young indie author i put some books in book fairs.
These international book fairs provide a valuable marketing tool to expose your work to thousands of. However, this business can also be very beneficial for your customers, particularly if you sell highquality religious texts at a great price. Book fairs can be exhausting and everyone is trying to get their books in readers hands and earn back their table fees. 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. At 2 of the 3 books by the banks events ive attended, they have run out of at least one of my books. Sell your books at book festivals and craft fairs the.
Ive written before about how to make the most of a book fair appearance, but recently ive forayed into new to me territory. The best books and stories brought to life with unforgettable characters. Why you should never submit your selfpublished book to book fairs. No matter what your host may think, selling books at schools really isnt about the money. Apr 19, 2011 includes a list of book fairs and events that are worthy of your attendance. Table because of the logistics of getting your books and supplies into the show, plan to use lightweight materials and decorations. The book fairs i attended were at roscoe neapolitan pizzeria in takoma park, md.
Selling your books internationally jane friedman when it comes to selling your work overseas, there are two channels. An insiders guide to book fairs books the guardian. You can also sell barefoot books through your free website, as well as other websites, blogs and social networks. Our inventory is organized in a way that allows you to browse quickly if desired, yet is deep and.
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. There are hundreds of book and author festivals held throughout the u. Oct 25, 2019 if you intend to sell your own books in any capacity at book fairs, trade shows, off your author website, etc. 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. We know that books that have sold once are our best selling books.
Plan a theme for your tablebooth with appealing colors. 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. Dec 06, 2017 selling ebooks at book fairs click to enlarge images. By specifically dealing with christian literature, you are able to cultivate a special relationship. Sell your books at book festivals and craft fairs the book designer. In todays guest post, im delighted to welcome back publishing and marketing expert terry cordingley to share these tips on making the most. Serving calgary since 1988, fairs fair offers quality books at fair prices and with exceptional service. 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. 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. Top book fairs and book festivals authors should attend. May 16, 2017 tips for selling at exhibitions my take on the 2017 thessaloniki book fair. Fridaysaturday, september 1112 jump to top new york. How to really make money as a book author even if you dont. Ambassadors can market and sell barefoot books products in their community at local events, book fairs, and home shows.
Best selling books for children the scholastic parent store. Fairs fair buys, sells and trades gently used books. Its put on by a local library and they do their level best to get the word out. 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. Maybe youve done events in the past whether these are book shows specifically, or book signings in bookstores, libraries, or even craft fairs. Why you should never submit your selfpublished book to book. The fantastic thing about book fairs is that everyone in attendance is there because they love reading and they love books. How indie authors can use book fairs to sell rights to your selfpublished books an extract from allis guidebook on how authors sell. Used books with our price labels are worth 50% of our sticker price in trade credit if they are in a saleable condition. Earn cash for the school or get double the profit with scholastic dollars. Thousands of independent usborne organisers across the uk and europe have created their own popup bookshops. Having attended two book fairs in the washington, d. Sales tax facts for book authors the balance careers. The fair was only 3 hours long 9am to noon, but we had a good turnout, over 300 people by rough count.
They typically sold fewer than one book per hour and planned to quit after selling most of their books. Im content to write and promote, and leave book selling to booksellers. Tips for selling at exhibitions my take on the 2017 thessaloniki book fair. News about international trade shows and book fairs, books in translation, foreign rights sales, and international bestsellers. A secure, cashfree way to shop the fair with yearround shopping online. 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. 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. Your 3minute guide to making the most of book fairs. The 12 commandments of selling books at book fairs, conventions. Every year in 75,000 schools across the country, scholastic book fairs staffers work with parents, teachers, librarians, media specialists, and principals to connect kids to highquality books with schoolbased sales about 115,000 a year. If its in a book fair already, theyll know its been published or selfpublished, and it should have some history. Oct 24, 2017 a typical book author barely makes more than minimum wage. 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. How to survive vending at a book fair and actually sell a few books.
Sometimes we have books on consignment at 20% to us, at others we may be selling. You receive an advance and 10% royalties on net profit from each book. The presentation you make at this fair can make a real difference when selling books at fairs. We have two bookstores specializing in maintaining the widest book selection around. Further, i find running discount sales using ent ereader news today my most profitable way of selling books. Mar 23, 2017 selling used books is an easy and fun way to share books and earn money. 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. By offering free or discounted books, our organisers are able to make a real difference to. Buyers, be they from stores or the ultimate reader, are there to buy, they come in large quantities and they come to you. May 10, 2017 ive spoken to several authors at crafts fairs and they all four said that business was terrible. Scholastic dollars catalog browse the scholastic dollars catalog and start planning resources you want to purchase for your school. Includes a list of book fairs and events that are worthy of your attendance.
So people tend to buy their jewish books for the year all at once at the fairs. Pitches should be short and sweet, 23 sentences and really motivate a potential reader to buy your book. Most of us, i think, participate in as many book fairs in our local area as we can. How to really make money as a book author even if you don. Such an opportunity will shine a spotlight on you and your books that will help you sell more copies. Book fairs provide publishers with an opportunity to meet the buying public in a most economical way. I sold 9 books, so thats a book every 20 minutes, leaving time in between to chat up the people. 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.
I can always reenroll my books in select after the book fair season is over. Selling ebooks at book fairs celebrating independent authors. How to sell books by the truckload build book buzz. Sell your books at book festivals and craft fairs the book. 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. And, in the case of authors, readers will be found in largest numbers at book fairs, festivals and conferences. 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. Book fairs provide an excellent opportunity to encounter media reps in search of a story. They sell our awardwinning childrens books at home, at toddler groups, preschools, schools, libraries, clubs, fetes and fairs and online.