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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 40 MIN

Episode 35: How to Approach Indie Booksellers and Other In-Person Selling Tips

from The Author Next Door · host Angela Haas & Cassie Newell

🎙️ Want to see your book on bookstore shelves or sell more at live events?  Angela has some advice!  In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell break down the nuts and bolts of selling books in person, with a special focus on indie bookstores and live events.Angela shares insider tips from her years in retail, including:How to approach indie bookstores with confidence (and professionalism)The difference between wholesale vs. consignment—and what works bestWhy merchandising and presentation matter as much as the book itselfPricing strategies that set you up for success 💵How to make the most of book conventions and author fairsRed flags when researching events—so you don’t waste time or moneyThis episode is packed with practical, real-world advice to help indie authors thrive outside the digital marketplace and build lasting relationships with booksellers and readers.👇 Have you tried selling your book in person? Share your best (or funniest!) experience with us!🔔 Subscribe for more! ➡  https://www.youtube.com/@TheAuthorNextDoor 🎙️For More About The Author Nextdoor ➡ https://theauthornextdoor.com/ 🗺️ Other places to find us and connect:ANGELA HAASChoose your own adventure 🚀💕  https://ahaaswrites.com/CASSIE NEWELLRomance 🩷 https://ckdarling.com/ Young Adult 🧚  https://authorcmnewell.com/ Writing Coach 📚  https://www.sassywritingcoach.com/ ℹ️ Keywords 🔑: author business, indie bookstores, book marketing, selling books, merchandising, wholesale, consignment, book conventions, author events, creative marketing

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