It's often assumed that if a book is "good" enough it'll be discovered, create buzz, and get placements in bookstores around the world. So this week we're going to look at how books land placements, what goes on in the background, and what considerations rep groups take when selecting publishers for representation. 

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It's often assumed that if a book is "good" enough it'll be discovered, create buzz, and get placements in bookstores around the world. So this week we're going to look at how books land placements, what goes on in the background, and what considerations rep groups take when selecting publishers for representation. ************ Thank you for watching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast! Get the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663 Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031 More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.com Subscribe to our monthly email newsletter: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/r/0EABB2040D281C9C Find us on social mediaFacebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingTwitter: http://twitter.com/microcosmmmInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

It's often assumed that if a book is "good" enough it'll be discovered, create buzz, and get placements in bookstores around the world. So this week we're going to look at how books land placements, what goes on in the background, and what considerations rep groups take when selecting publishers for representation. 

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Thank you for watching the&nbsp;People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!&nbsp;&nbsp;Get the book:&nbsp;https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663
Get the workbook:&nbsp;https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031
More from Microcosm:&nbsp;http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel:&nbsp;http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue:&nbsp;http://takingthelane.com
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How do books get into bookstores? (with Kurtis Lowe of Book Traveler's West)

<p>Joe Biel is the founder and CEO of Microcosm, a 25-year-old midlist publishing and distribution company that has sold millions of books. Elly Blue is the editorial and marketing director at Microcosm. Joe is also the author of A People’s Guide to Publishing, which distills what they’ve learned over the past 25 years in 416 pages. Together, they distill this knowledge for other publishers and people who simply want to understand the publishing industry. ************ Thank you for watching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast! Get the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catal... Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catal... More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.com More by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.net More by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.com Subscribe to our monthly email newsletter: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/r/0... Find us on social media Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishing Twitter: http://twitter.com/microcosmmm Instagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub ************</p>

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Joe Biel is the founder and CEO of Microcosm, a 25-year-old midlist publishing and distribution company that has sold millions of books. Elly Blue is the editorial and marketing director at Microcosm. Joe is also the author of A People’s Guide to Publishing, which distills what they’ve learned over the past 25 years in 416 pages. Together, they distill this knowledge for other publishers and people who simply want to understand the publishing industry. ************ Thank you for watching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast! Get the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catal... Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catal... More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.com More by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.net More by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.com Subscribe to our monthly email newsletter: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/r/0... Find us on social media Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishing Twitter: http://twitter.com/microcosmmm Instagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub ************

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