Episode 2.7: Self-Published Books and Libraries

Libraries are often forgotten when it comes to marketing and distributing a self-published book.

Is it necessary to have your book carried by libraries? Absolutely not.

But, why not have your book in libraries?

In this episode, I share why I believe it’s worth try to you get your book in libraries, the first step you should take when trying to get your book into a library, the two things you need to have in place before you contact a library and pitch your book to them, how to present your book to a library in a way that makes it easy to get a yes, the materials you should have ready for the library to review during your pitch, ideas for events you can offer to host at their location if they decide to carry your book, a trade secret that is simple in execution and will help the library realize there is a need for your book, why you shouldn’t worry about losing out on book sales if your book is carried in libraries, and more.

Resources

Baker & Taylor
Library of Congress Preassigned Control Number Program

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