Are you seeing paperback sales bottom out at IngramSpark?
A children’s author noticed that in October her paperback sales dropped precipitously through IngramSpark without any clear reason.
https://janefriedman.com/are-you-seeing-paperback-sales-bottom-out-at-ingramspark/
More Thoughts on Direct Sales
Last week’s article on direct sales elicited significant response from readers and service providers. Here’s what they had to say.
https://janefriedman.com/more-thoughts-on-direct-sales/
Sacha Black’s Success with Direct Sales Requires a Warehouse
The bestselling author, who writes under the name Ruby Roe, has seen her career take off after getting on TikTok and investing in direct sales.
https://janefriedman.com/sacha-blacks-success-with-direct-sales-requires-a-warehouse/
Authors Who Sell Direct Are Winning the Long Game
Authors who have strong brands and/or serve identifiable communities have plentiful tools to reduce reliance on Amazon and Ingram.
https://janefriedman.com/authors-who-sell-direct-are-winning-the-long-game/
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Independent publishers don’t like Barnes & Noble’s new buying practices
While local booksellers have leeway to decide what’s on their shelves, it seems they must choose from titles already stocked in B&N’s DCs.
https://janefriedman.com/independent-publishers-dont-like-barnes-nobles-new-buying-practices/
