It’s a given: you want your book to succeed in the marketplace. Then get the edge on success, and get it right the first time! Come to BAIPA Saturday, Marh 14th. Amy Collins, founder of New York’s New Shelves Books, the fastest-growing book distribution company in North America, will speak in the morning and present a workshop in the afternoon.
Amy Collins
Over the years, Collins has sold to Barnes & Noble, Target, Costco, Borders, Wal-Mart and all the major chains. She offers her vast sales experience to both small publishers and self-published authors at www.newshelves.com. Her book, The Write Way, is about publishing, selling, and marketing your book.
Morning Session, March 14, with Amy Collins
How Sales, Distribution and Marketing
REALLY Work in the Publishing Industry
Where do you want your book to be sold? Bookstores, airports, conferences, universities, Amazon? Amy Collins will teach you how to maximize your chances of being picked up by major retailers. Drawing directly from her front-line experience, she will show you how to:
- Research the rules, price and package needed to succeed in your chosen arena and genre
- Avoid the publishing predators; work with the best people at the best price
Afternoon Workshop, March 14, with Amy Collins
Is Your Book Ready for the Marketplace? Know the Rules!
Bring your book, and receive a full evaluation of how it fits the current marketplace rules. Using real-life examples from workshop members, Amy Collins will give participants the skills needed to evaluate and position their books. Topics will include: pricing, is the cover competitive, is your writing (and editing) on par with big publishers, do you have the correct sales pitch for each market, effective press and marketing efforts.
See you at BAIPA on Saturday, March 14th!
Author
One of my favorite things about BAIPA is its culture of generosity, the willingness — even eagerness — to share what we have each learned in the process of bringing stories to life. We provide educational programs, networking, marketing opportunities, encouragement, and information on industry vendors and services. And lots of one-on-one advice and mentoring.
We welcome all who have an interest in making connections within the world of independent publishing and learning more about how to publish and sell their work successfully. Together we are raising the standard of independent publishing and helping our members thrive.
Do join us!
—Becky Parker Geist, BAIPA Board of Directors, President
Quick Resources
Current BAIPA members do not need to register for our monthly meetings. The night before the meetings, they will receive the Zoom info. For workshop registration, currently, members get in free for all workshops and will receive the Zoom info the night before the meetings, as well as in the confirmation email.