The more I read about the publishig industry, the more I've become aware that regardless of how the publisher works, when it comes to selling and marketing the book a lot of the heavy lifting is going to have to be done by the writer. With that in mind (and not being the 'cold calling' type of individual) I approached my biggest local independent bookshop with some degree of trepidation to see if they'd be interested in stocking The Third Pig Detective Agency.
To my surprise and delight, not only had they a small number already on order but, when they heard I was a local writer, they promptly went back to Harper Collins to increase the order. They've also asked me to get in touch formally next week to see what else - if anything - can be done.
Result!
Now that I've got one out of the way, I won't be as nervous about approaching others, though I'm fully aware that not all will be as accommodating as O'Mahony's.
3 comments:
Well done you! Sadly I don't know of any inde book stores in my city but I will be badgering the big bookstores and library about stocking your novel!
Nice one! Go YOU!! (Not long now till ze bewk hits the shelves either...)
d.
Thanks both,
Most bookshops have been very receptive 'tho few are a bit 'meh'.
Denyse, if I ever get to the uk, the pints will be on me!
B
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