Self-publishing News: The Sale of Wattpad
The sale of Wattpad to Naver, Audible's small movement on returns policy, and Rolling Stone's vanity publishing
Encore Month: Bookshop distribution
Like to get your books into bricks-and-mortar bookstores? It'll help if you understand the bookseller's objectives and viewpoint - and this extract from ALLi's guidebook about bookstores will quickly put you in the picture.
Book Distribution: Why You Need to Drive Readers into Bookstores
Wondering why no-one's buying your books from bookstores, even though you've published your print books through IngramSpark? You need to drive readers into bookstores to buy them - Debbie Young explains why and how.
Case Study of Book Potato, A New Bookshop Supporting Indie Authors
Like to get your self-published books into physical bookstores? Be inspired by this case study of the launch of a new kind of bricks-and-mortar bookshop that actively promotes books by indie authors.
Self-publishing Success: Anna Sayburn Lane’s Indie Novel Stocked by Multiple London Bookstores
Do you dream of getting your self-published books stocked by bricks-and-mortar bookstores? Let Anna Sayburn Lane inspire you with her case study and practical tips that have got her debut novel stocked in London bookshops.
Distribution: The Bricks-and-Mortar Bookseller’s Objectives
Like to get your books into bricks-and-mortar bookstores? It'll help if you understand the bookseller's objectives and viewpoint - and this extract from ALLi's guidebook about bookstores will quickly put you in the picture.
Book Marketing: How to Make a Printed Catalogue for your Self-published Books
A printed catalogue of your books is a handy item to have in your book marketing toolbox - and it's surprisingly affordable and simple to make yourself, if you follow ALLi Professional member Karen Myers' handy guide here, based on her own experience
Opinion: Why Bother with Local Bookshops? Suzy Howlett’s Success Story
Wondering whether it's worth the effort to try to get your books into local bookstores? Only you can decide - but Suzy Howlett's post here offers a best-case scenario that you may find inspiring - and we've given a link for further reading to help you make an informed choice about the bricks-and-mortar bookstore route at the end.
Working with Bookstores: A Case Study with Dianne Gardner
Indie author Dianne Gardner shows it is still possible to build a mutually beneficial relationship with a bricks-and-mortar bookstore. Read her account for inspiration, if getting into bookstores is your goal.
Book Marketing: How I Found Success in a Bookstore – A Case Study by Jonathan Hope
Think it's not possible to get your self-published book into a bookstore? Think again - and take inspiration from this fab case study of a fellow indie author's success.
Book Marketing: Creative Ways to Find Physical Stockists for Your Self-published Books
Don't fret if you can't get your books into bricks-and-mortar bookstores - take inspiration from Jude Lennon, reaching readers via other shops and community venues
Distribution: Case Study of a Self-publishing Success Story with a Local Indie Bookstore
A case study of how indie author Ian Andrew built a great relationship with a local indie bookstore in Australia