Don’t just print it, sell it – book markets and methods

Come and join your fellow self-published authors at this seminar about what bookshops look for, when stocking a self-published book. Held during the Booksellers NZ conference, this is a unique chance to meet some booksellers and learn more about the industry you are part of.

• Learn from experts about the realities of the book market.
• Find out how to make your book more visible in the marketplace.
• Learn about the Nielsen database for books and why it’s so important.
• Find out about the steps you need to take to engage booksellers and readers to make sure that your book sells and keeps selling.

Featuring speakers: Tony Moores (Manager, Poppies Group), Nevena Nikolic (Marketing Manager, Nielsen Book NZ), Karen McMillan (PR expert, self-published author), Mary Egan and Sophia Egan-Reid (Egan Reid designers), Stella Chrysostomou (bookseller), and Zee Southcombe (bookseller, self-published author).

When: Saturday 2 July, 10am – 12 noon
Cost: $100 per participant
Where: Calder McKay Room, Heritage Hotel, Hobson St, Auckland
Includes: Take-away information sheets about selling your self-published work
Contact: Email Sarah Forster for more information.

Registrations close Friday 17 June, or when group is full.