Although your local bookstore or chain book retailer might not want to stock your book all the time, ask if they host any
programs for local authors.
After only 30 days, the bookstore is already turning into a community
spot for local authors to gather and talk.
Intended as a
showcase for local authors, presses, and literary organizations, the fair will take place on Saturday, May 12 from 2 - 5 pm -LSB-...]
«Indie Author Day is a one - day, all - out
occasion for local authors, libraries and publishing industry experts to celebrate, educate and collaborate.
A couple of the librarians from Michigan suggested to me last week that they could leverage their new media labs so local graphic artists could design ebook
covers for local authors.
Pressbooks Public is an indie author platform that turns public libraries into writing
centers for local authors, helping them to format their books for distribution in library collections, and commercial ebook and print - on - demand channels.
If you're a local author in the Phoenix area, you can connect with Pressbooks in person this weekend at a library
event for local authors.
Discount and independent bookstores require authors to be listed with a distributor for consideration or may have a consignment
option for local authors.
He says McMurray wants to provide an
avenue for local authors to get their books published when they are likely unable to do so through mainstream publishers.
A lot of my efforts are spent working with bookstores and helping them implement programs such as these that we're talking about, and whether it's implementing a printing and publishing
program for local authors, I also talk with stores who want to offer more education.
A new program
for local authors is in the works with Matilde Marrero - VanFleet leading the way and serving as the contact for local authors.
I advise authors to start by contacting libraries in their area, inquiring about programs
for local authors and speaking opportunities.