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Independent bookstores are some of the least tapped resources in the publishing industry today. These bookstores are generally run by people who are in love with books not someone hired for minimum wage to throw books on shelves. Independent bookstores hand sell the books they think are worthwhile and can drastically improve the sales numbers on authors they adore. Several independent bookstores also participate in BookSense picks. Participating bookstores handpick the books they are going to sell to their customers and share the information with BookSense. BookSense then published their list of the handpicked books and spreads the word. The books selected see an upswing in sales just because of this program. If independent bookstores make such a difference, why are they typically under utilized? Because they are independent. It is difficult to track all of the stores because they come and go more rapidly then the large chains, there are many more contacts than large chains and it takes valuable time to make meaningful contact.
What can we do for you? We can save you hours of research and labor by sending out the notifications on your behalf! This detail is one you should not have to concern yourself with when you have so many other details that are needed to start a publicity campaign. Each bookstore will receive your book's profile which includes the cover image, the title, author, ISBN, Publisher, number of pages, the formats available (hard cover, paperback etc.), where they can order the book, the press release and a short author bio.
The cost is determined by which region you are interested in. You can choose more than one region or choose the entire nation. The costs are outlined below:
Northwest Region: $200.00
The Northwest region includes the states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska and Wyoming. Approximately 150 stores will receive your profile.
Southeast Region: $225.00
The Southeast region includes the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia. Approximately 175 stores will receive your profile.
Southwest Region: $250.00
The Southwest region includes the states of California, Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. Approximately 200 stores will receive your profile.
Midwest Region: $275.00
The Southwest region includes the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Texas. Approximately 230 stores will receive your profile.
New England Region: $300.00
The Southwest region includes the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington D.C. Approximately 275 stores will receive your profile.
Entire Nation: $1,000.00
This mailing will be sent to all 50 states in the United States. Over 1,000 stores will receive your profile. This is the best deal for authors wanting to promote their books nation wide!
To start your Independent Bookstore Mailing today, please contact us!