EPISODE 27: The Indie Bookseller Experience: Insights for Writers

Send us a textIn this episode of Wayward Writers, hosts Heather Cashman, Stephanie Bearce, and Nicki Jacobsmeyer discuss the compelling world of indie bookselling with Emily Schrone from Main Street Books in St. Charles, Missouri, and Mickey George, an author and bookseller at King's English Bookshop in Salt Lake City, Utah. They engage in a lively conversation about the joys and challenges of being an independent bookseller, the trends in the publishing industry, their personal experiences with books and community, and provide invaluable advice for authors looking to collaborate with indie bookstores. They delve into the importance of local community support, the impact of trends like 'romanticy', and offer practical tips for authors on how to build successful relationships with their local indie bookstores. 00:00 Introduction of Hosts and Guests 02:11 Favorite Aspects of Being an Indie Bookseller 03:18 Challenges Faced by Indie Booksellers 07:16 Trends and Developments in the Book Industry 12:41 Future of Independent Bookstores 19:13 Engaging with Local Communities and Indie Bookstores 24:40 Navigating Bookstore Stock Requests 25:36 Debunking Bookstore Myths 25:42 The Economics of Bookstore Events 26:57 Selecting Indie and Self-Published Books 28:40 The Art of Book Buying 33:41 Building Author-Bookstore Partnerships 39:33 The Dual Perspective: Author and Bookseller 43:26 Final Advice for Authors The King's English Bookshop: https://www.kingsenglish.com/Main Street Books: https://mainstreetbooks.net/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waywordwriters.substack.com