Publishers typically focus on how to get their books into bookstores, but some of the biggest selling titles have made their money outside of box - or big box - storefronts. From crowdfunding to niche vendors, there are great ways to connect with new revenue streams, have less competition for your products, and stand out instead of being part of a crowd.
Working special sales channels can make a huge difference in a title's success while helping to drive sales in more traditional outlets, as well. Plus, special sales are often non-returnable, reducing your risk. But how do you identify your niche special sales markets? This panel of experts will show you how they found money thinking outside the box.
Karen Pavlicin is the publisher at Elva Resa Publishing, a traditional publisher specializing in resources by, for, and about military families. She also owns and operates Military Family Books, an independent bookstore and wholesale distributor specializing in bulk sales to the... Read More →
Director of Digital Strategy, Independent Publishers Group
Kelly Peterson is Director of Digital Strategy at Independent Publishers Group (IPG), and brings 20+ years of marketing and merchandising experience to her current role, helping major trade publishers, university presses, independent publishers, agents and authors maximize their eBook... Read More →
Vice President, Business Development, Independent Publishers Group (IPG)
*Participating in Ask the Experts*"Ask the Experts" Appointment Scheduler: https://bit.ly/AskExperts23Richard T. Williams is the Vice President, Business Development, at IPG, where he oversees new and existing business for the IPG distribution program, as well as for clients seeking extended publishing services and licensing opportunities. He is a former sales manager at IPG, the former... Read More →
Gail Woodard is the CEO of Dudley Court Press, a hybrid book publisher. She and her team are committed to helping thoughtful people write, publish and sell meaningful books that inform, entertain and change lives. Gail takes particular pleasure in helping aspiring authors become published... Read More →
