Comments on: Book Signings and Book Fairs: How to Sell More Books

By: Terryl Miller

Terryl Miller — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 11:44:08 +0000

Some great, simple and insightful tips I will swiftly apply in the near future. Thanks kindly,
Terryl Miller
Yup’ik (Central Eskimo) Language Guide (and more!)

By: Betty OVerstreet, Author

Betty OVerstreet, Author — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 22:50:31 +0000

Love your suggestions for Book Signings and Book Fairs. How would I find info on Book Fairs? I also like the idea one of your readers had regarding making a short DVD to hand out. I will definately try that one.

By: Rose Ann HIrsch

Rose Ann HIrsch — Mon, 09 Jan 2006 17:55:56 +0000

These are good ideas which I’m already using. Having a background in retail dressing the table comes naturally to me. However, that doesn’t always help. People who come to book fairs don’t like to be pressured, but they do like to “stroke the puppy.” I keep a “browser” book on display that people can leaf through and I actually hand them the book.
My book is very local, based on an amusement park everyone in my area went to. Crystal Memories; 101 Years of Fun at Crystal Beach Park, plays on peoples memories and emotions regarding the park. As soon as I hand them the book I engage them in conversation about the park. Being enthusiastic helps and I really sell a lot of books nearly every time.

By: Ruby Gooley

Ruby Gooley — Mon, 09 Jan 2006 17:42:51 +0000

Thank you for the enlightenment. I have cookbooks that I am selling. Your food suggestion is right on target. The name of the book is Cooking and Learning, by Community Tutors, Detroit, Michigan. Morris Press published the books. Thanks.

By: Nancy Layton

Nancy Layton — Mon, 09 Jan 2006 05:29:13 +0000

Met Fern at PMA’s P.U. in NYC last year. LOVED her session! Indeed, I have done signings and fairs with BAD results! I’ve already thought of two new ideas that immediately spun off in my head as I read this article. THANKS, FERN! I’m signing in Palm Springs on Jan. 24th and look forward to GREAT results as a result of improving my presentation thanks to your suggestions! See ya in D.C. in May!
N. Layton

By: Dr. Charley Ferrer

Dr. Charley Ferrer — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 16:02:50 +0000

These are some great ideas. Thanks. I’m trying to find ways to sell my Latina Kama Sutra: The Ultimate Guide to Dating, Sex and Erotic Pleasures books. But was not sure what “toys” to put on the table. Now I’ll try some massage oils and feathers to tickle them. Soft and fun stuff. Thanks for the ideas.

By: saul silas fathi

saul silas fathi — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 16:58:13 +0000

I still can’t understand how one can sell enough books to recover his/her expenses after choosing self-publishing. I am looking for a way to drive more traffic to my website and sell more of my book Full Circle: Escape from Baghdad and the return

I need practical help that I can afford, keeping in mind that I have but one book to sell. Thank you

By: connie hall

connie hall — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 14:33:35 +0000

your article was quite interesting. I totally fall into the category of not putting much into my booth. You gave me great ideas for my next show. Thanks so much! Connie Hall

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 01:57:15 +0000

Very Good Advice! I will definately try these wonderful tips at my next book fair.

By: Aronald Harper

Aronald Harper — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 01:12:45 +0000

I have a 6:50 second DVD that we shot for purposes of promoting the book. I felt that because it’s a DVD I should pass out the DVD at the signing or book festival or whatever, that way if they didn’t leave with a book, the left with something about the book. Something better than an old flier that they’d trash ten or fifteen feet away from the booth. Think about when they go home to watch it. How fun.