Get Your Titles Into Libraries – 10/2/21

BAIPA monthly meetings are now exclusively on Zoom, at least until we get through this COVID-19 crisis. The Zoom links will be provided to you via email on the Friday evening before, around 9 PM.
Therefore, all non-members MUST register in advance in order to participate. However, all current BAIPA members will get the Zoom info for the morning session automatically.

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The general meeting begins at 9 am, the speaker presentation is at 11 am, after Q&A, networking time, introductions & announcements. The event ends at 12:15 PM.

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MORNING PRESENTATION:

Getting Your Titles into Libraries

Michele Cobb,
Executive Director, Audio Publishers Association
Executive Director, PubWest

Libraries have long contributed to the publishing sales cycle. We will take a look at some key statistics that should encourage authors to explore the market, ensure their titles are available to libraries, and prime them to be seen by buyers. We will discuss how to interact with librarians, what librarians look for when they are selecting titles, formats that appeal, and different ways you can sell to libraries. Bring your questions!

Takeaways:
1. Understand library buying models.
2. Consider distribution options.
3. Key steps to get market your title to Libraries.

About Our Speaker: Michele Cobb

Michele Cobb is Executive Director of the Audio Publishers Association and Executive Director of PubWest. She is a partner at Forté Business Consulting, which provides PR, sales, marketing, and business development services for the publishing industry, and she is the publisher of both AudioFile Magazine and MMB Media, as well as Audio Publishing Director for L.A. Theatre Works.

Connect with Michele:
Email: [email protected]
Website: fortebc.com//