Episode Description: Selling Books Beyond Bookstores: Creative Event Strategies for Indie Authors

In this enlightening episode of Indie Author Magazine, hosts Paige Turner and Reed Moore take listeners on a journey beyond the typical bookish borders to explore the innovative strategies indie authors use to successfully sell their books in unexpected venues.

Join us as Paige and Reed discuss fresh ideas for reaching readers where they might least expect to find their next favorite book, like gymnastics events and craft fairs. With compelling anecdotes from authors like Melissa Torres and practical guidance on setting up engaging and strategic sales booths, you'll uncover why these unconventional locations can be goldmines for book sales.

Discover the art of connecting with diverse audiences through personalized pitches, data tracking, and even subtle psychological tactics that help forge meaningful connections with potential readers. You’ll learn about the importance of resilience, embracing failures as growth opportunities, and celebrating those memorable interactions that make every event worthwhile.

Whether you’re an experienced author looking to expand your reach or new to the scene and eager to try something different, this episode offers actionable insights and inspiration to make your next event a success. Tune in and get ready to reimagine where and how you sell your stories!

Key Segments:

• [00:00:16] Introduction & Automating the "Suck List"

• [00:00:59] Selling Books Beyond Bookstores

• [00:02:07] Aligning Events with Your Book’s Theme

• [00:04:48] Shifting from Selling to Connecting

• [00:07:28] Psychological Tips for Engaging Crowds

• [00:08:53] Learning from Setbacks and Celebrating Successes

Happy writing, and happy selling!