July 11, 2008, Newsletter Issue #5: If I self-publish my book, will I be able to have it sold in bookstores?
Tip of the Week
It depends on the bookstore. Many of the independent bookstores will carry local authors' books, but may only do so on a consignment basis. In order to ensure distribution into the Independent bookstores, the book has to be handled by a distributor that sells to this market. Two distributors that cater to these retailers are Ingram and Baker and Talor.
In order to have your book distributed in a national chain like Borders or Barnes and Noble, the buyers at these mega super stores have to purchase it and the chances of them buying your book are slim to none unless they publish it for you. Such is the case with Barnes and Noble and their publishing arm, iUniverse.
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