Book Signings
Jean Coleman Book Signing in NC
Jean Coleman, author of I Met Him in My Overalls: Life Lessons from the Master Gardener, has two upcoming book signings:
Saturday January 30, 2010
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
NoFo
2014 Fairview Rd
Raleigh, NC
Saturday February 6, 2010
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Everyday Creations
144 West Main St.
Washington, NC
Tulips, daffodils, zinnias . . . breathtaking flowers abound in Jean Coleman’s [...]
How to Stay on Your Local Bookseller’s Good Side
By Athena Dean
Over the years I’ve heard of writers going to great lengths to become a successful author. While some of the stories are borderline comical, others make me cringe. I’ve also known authors who have discovered great professional ways to support their local stores. Authors should build relationships with local booksellers and become a [...]
How to Promote Your Book at Conventions and Trade Shows
You would be amazed at how many different conventions and trade shows are held across the country each year. Almost every denomination has an annual pastor’s convention, practically every state has an annual Christian education conference, and nearly every vocation includes some sort of trade show or occupational training conference. There is even a resource [...]
How Book Signings at Local Bookstores Work
When you do a book signing at a local bookstore, think of the event as a mission to establish or strengthen your relationship with the buyer and/or manager of the store, so that future events or signings result.
The bookstore will typically buy copies of your book from a distributor (Ingram or Baker & Taylor for [...]
Local Author Book Signings Boost Sales
Retailers are always looking for new ideas to draw customers into their stores. A local author book signing helps boost their business and creates buzz for your book.
Holidays and commemorative days/months that are closely tied into your book’s theme are the perfect time to offer yourself as a “special event” or “open house” [...]
13 Essential Components of a Book Table
When you speak at an event, you’ll want to set up an attractive display from which to sell your books. Here’s how:
Find out how many people will be attending the event. At least three weeks in advance of your event, ask your publisher to drop-ship the appropriate amount of books to your event.
Take inventory of [...]
How to Promote Your Book Signing
Barnes & Noble considers a successful book signing one in which at least 15 books are sold.
One of our authors told us about her first signing… the 2-hour event (held at a caf
