How to Market Your Book to Libraries and Bookstores

You just got your book published. Now what?

Whether you are writing and publishing a children’s book, an e-book, a fiction or non-fiction book, and whether your book was created from a self-publishing company or traditionally published, book publishing companies will leave most of the marketing up to you. This may sound scary but book marketing is fun!! Marketing your book to libraries and bookstores is easy and there are tips you need to know so that your promotional efforts are more effective, efficient and low-cost.

If you are interested in how to market your book to libraries and bookstores, Market My Books can give you the information you need about developing marketing materials that will have an impact before you approach independent bookstores, chain bookstores and distribution channels.

Start with a one-page book sheet

You will want to start with a one-page book sheet. There are five important qualities of an excellent book sheet, which is a very low-cost method of book promotion. Together, we will discuss how to create a book sheet that describes your work. This book sheet can easily be sent by e-mail to prospective buyers. Please contact Market My Books for a free marketing consultation on how to market your book to libraries and bookstores and you will take away strategies to begin your journey through the world of book marketing.

“My book sheet has been a great way to get the attention of busy librarians and other potential buyers.”
-Elbert Mackey, author of The Tea Cake Roundup.

Here are some tips on how to market your book to libraries and bookstores:

Marketing your book to libraries and bookstores tip #1:

Think about how your book differs from other books in its field and place that information on your book sheet.

Marketing your book to libraries and bookstores tip #2:

Often independent bookstores take a greater interest in promoting your book than chain bookstores and have actually read your work. Start with the low hanging fruit; work with the independent bookstores first.

Schedule your appointment with Market My Books right now

Market My Books can show you how to access numerous book review web sites that can help you market your books; often your book can be reviewed at no cost to you. Contact Liz Nakazawa at Market My Books right now and see how you get your book reviewed, marketed and into the hands of the people who will pay you for the work you have spent your important time creating.

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Portland, Oregon
Phone: 971-340-9044

Email: liznakazawa@gmail.com