Circulate! Getting Your Books into Bookstores and Libraries
| When: | January 28, 2026 – 8PM Eastern via Zoom |
| Workshop Cost: | $45 |
| Hosted By: | Passionate Ink |
| Registration Link: | https://passionateink.org/2026/01/08/free-to-members-circulate-getting-your-books-into-bookstores-and-libraries-workshop-with-lisa-rabey-1-28-at-8-pm-et-5-pm-pt/ |
Workshop Description:
Regardless of whether you’re an indie or traditionally published author, getting your titles into bookstores and libraries can be difficult. This workshop will help you develop your skills to approach bookstores and libraries, give author readings, present talks, and enlarge your readership, as well as attract more readers.
Takeaways
- Prep work needed before you contact the bookstore and libraries
- Creating a sell sheet
- Writing a cover letter on why they should acquire your books
- Promoting your work with author talks, programming, and signings
- What bookstores and libraries look for in new titles
About the Instructor:
Lisa Rabey
Lisa Rabey is a mercenary librarian, writer, researcher, and instructor, to name a few job titles. She watches trashy TV, reads heaving bosom books, and is working her way through Paul Hollywood’s cookbooks. Nerd Girl Industries is Lisa’s side-hustle where she empowers people to manage their online presence via workshops, tools, and personalized instruction. You can find out more about NGI at https://nerdgirl.net and Lisa at https://lisarabey.com.
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