Episode 376: Book Returns: Are they good or bad? w/Jane Friedman | A People's Guide to Publishing Podcast

What happens when a book doesn't sell well, especially when stores have ordered up?  Oftentimes, they'll get returned to the publisher to be resold as remainders and bargains, pulped and recycled, or something else.But what does it mean for your bottom line? Are returns a blessing in disguise? This week on the pod, Jane Friedman of The Bottom Line is back to Joe and Elly about it!Want more publishing insights from Jane? Check out https://https://janefriedman.com/************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the People's Guide to Publishing book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: https://microcosmpublishing.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: https://microcosm.pub/newsletterFind us on social media:Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@microcosmpub/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: https://instagram.com/microcosm_pubFacebook: https://facebook.com/microcosmpublishing************