How To Get Your Book Into Libraries When You've Self-published
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
- Book distribution can be a challenge when you've self-published a book. Of course, you want book stores and libraries to put your book on their shelf, but how do you get those listings? In this video, Julie Broad of Book Launchers, shares her 5 steps process to get a self-published book on the shelf in a library. Indie books are welcome additions to local libraries if you come with a marketing plan, demand for your book, and a professional sales presentation for the librarian in charge of events.
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This video is great. As a lifelong bookworm, having a copy of one of my books in the library would be a dream come true.
I'm certain you'll make it happen!
Hell there. Do you have any published books? Just curious
@@joshuamusyimi3467 Yes, I have a couple of books that I have self published.
@@poetryfromtheheart1287 wow. You mind sharing the links?
Another Excellent video - thank you!! :) And I'm so grateful to have Book Launchers doing this for us - such an exciting addition to everything else you guys do. Loving working with you all!
Our pleasure! thank you so much! The team loves working with you. :)
I made a list of my local and surrounding libraries and bookstores too. Some of my future plans.
Love it!!
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Love all the great Book Launchers videos. That was interesting what you said about the LOC. I always thought you only had to put the LOC number in your book but the process of getting into libraries is much clearer now. Thanks!
Yes it is a bit confusing so I did some deep dive research on it this year and tested some things. Now I can share it much more clearly.
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Julie thank you for another great video. At the end it was great to hear that Book Launchers is going to assist me in this process.
oh my God This is just the video I have been looking for. I really love book launchers. you guys help a whole lot with awesome advice
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If you can’t join us live, the replay will be there so you can watch and see if you won. :)
Hello catchadonut. Do you have any published books of your own? Am just curious
Thank you Julie for this video. ✨This video was a good guide to understanding the process better
Glad it was helpful!
Wow. My head is spinning. Great video.
Thanks for tuning in! Hope to see you again. Maybe at the Deep Dive next weekend? www.booklaunchers.com/deepdive
Thank you for this video I’m nowhere near Publishing my book but this video will be extremely helpful in the future!! Bookmarking now!!🌷💕
You're so welcome! Did you pick up a copy of Self-Publish and Succeed to help you with your journey??
@@BookLaunchers not yet!!
Hello Hannah. Have you managed to publish your book? I'd love to know
Thank you, Julie. Great information, as usual.
Hope you're well!
@@BookLaunchers Yes, I sure am. I hope you are too.
I love your videos. I'm not sure where I heard this, but many online get your books into libraries often talk about front matter. I checked out some new children's books from the library. I am happy to report there was no front matter. I also know our local library puts on their own Dewey Decimal stickers and author labels. Just an FYI for those with concerns.
Children's books almost never have this - that is true. Reference books (non-fiction) don't HAVE to have it but it's more appealing.
We are going to the ALA (American Library Association) event and it's something I'll be speaking with the librarians about.
My books have gotten in without it as well but it does mean a librarian has to create it for their system which can be a deterrent if there is not a lot of demand.
@@BookLaunchers My library always does the labeling them selves. That make it a point of letting people know this any time a new book comes in. I hope this was helpful.
Thank you for the valuable information. I am not very sure how it works in India. So I decided to send copies to few libraries.
Let me know how that works out!
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Hello Placebo. What genres is your book. I think I have a way I could help.
Thank you Julie!
You're welcome!
Wow. So I went to the library today and was informed by the librarian unpon asking about how indie authors might get their book into the library. I was informed they actually order their books from Amazon.
Yep!! They will also buy direct from authors. This is a cool idea for a video ... 5 things you don't know about getting your book into libraries! :)
@@BookLaunchers yep. Sounds good. I'll leave that to you. You are far better at that sort of thing than I am. A video like this would be really good to clear up a lot of misinformation out there.
I wrote a book that deals with local history and planned on giving several copies of the book to the city libraries. I know this is not a “traditional” way of getting the library to carry my book, but I am more concerned about the availability of the information in the book rather than profits. I know there is no guarantee they will carry it per se, but I’m hopeful.
Hello Incorrect Address. How has this approach been working so far? In terms of sales. Am just curious
Yaaaaay, what a great topic!
Thank you!!
Gracias👍
I see I have some work to do.
How long does it take to ge the LCCN?
It's not a guarantee you'll get it ... seems to happen for about 20% of the books we submit for. I think it can take a few months to get it though if you do get it!
Thank you for the video! Great info as always. Do you have any tips on how to get your books in libraries as a pseudonymous author? I can't reveal my identity to these libraries, but want to have it available in local state libraries (because the lore of my books is my state, most of my fans may be here)
Same approach applies - just approach them under your pen name and with all the things pen name. Libraries care about serving their members and if members want the book they will want it too.
I'm in Southern California and every single library that I've approached has told me to go through the government website. There is nobody that I can speak with at the local libraries. I don't know if that's what I should expect from all libraries these days, but it's certainly all that I'm finding around here.
Whhhaaaaatttt? That is new. That is also not how it goes for Nevada or most states. Which website are they referring you to?
Once your friend or family request your book how do the library search for the book? And how do they get the book into the library on the shelf after requesting it?
Each library has a different process. As a library member that is a question they should ask their library.
I have always wanted to be an author and so this is my first time. So, my next step is too push myself out to other readers eyes. So I wanted to be at a library which will be my next step, but I don't want to pay anything. If anyone has any ideas please let me know.
Informative Video. Thanks for producing this. Working hard to get our first children's book, I Have Two Mommies. I Have Two Daddies, in libraries AND bookstores in time for Gay Pride Month in June 2022! 🙂
Good luck!
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