Rachel is joined by her sister Ceilidh, a professional librarian! They dive into what authors need to know about getting their books on library shelves. Whether you're an indie author or traditionally published, this episode is packed with valuable insights! ✅CLICK HERE for my FREE resources for writers 👉https://rachelfahrenbach.com/resources

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

Topics covered in this episode:

• 09:00 - Book Selection Process for Libraries
• Ceilidh shares the factors she considers when selecting books for the library.
• 18:00 - Challenges with Indie Authors Getting into Libraries
• Ceilidh explains the difficulties libraries face when ordering indie-published books.
• 22:00 - Best Practices for Authors Approaching Libraries
• Ceilidh gives advice to indie authors on how to approach libraries to get their books added to collections.
• 28:00 - Differences in Library Systems
• Ceilidh and Rachel discuss how library systems operate differently and how that impacts authors.
• 36:00 - Importance of Book Covers and Content Quality
• Ceilidh emphasizes the importance of high-quality book covers and content, especially for indie authors trying to get their books into libraries.

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Welcome! Here on The Business of Christian Fiction podcast, we’re diving into what it takes to make an impact and an income as a Christian Fiction Writer. Each week, we talk about the creative process of writing a novel from the lens of business decisions and marketing strategies.