Unlock the Secret to Effortless Bookstore Consignment Sales That Sellers Can’t Refuse!
Along with the sell sheet, you should have a finished copy of your book and a low-friction offer prepared. Most bookstores have their own consignment terms, but if you offer them an easier path, they are apt to take it, although they will stay with their own terms when it comes to the royalty percentage, which is most often a 60/40 or 55/45 split between the store and the author.
A trial offer includes a smaller number of copies for sixty days. I usually start with three. I don’t ask for front-table placement, and I make my books returnable as long as they are still in saleable condition when they are returned. Offer to provide replacement stock promptly if they sell through, and follow through quickly when doing that. Then offer to handle one small promotional action if they do choose to stock your title. Here are some that don’t cost a lot of money or time:
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