If you’ve followed the headlines in the Christian publishing trade (CBA), then you know the industry is undergoing serious change. What does this change mean to you as an author? Growing your platform is more important than ever. Here’s why: More Christian bookstores are closing down. Most CBA publishers are experiencing sluggish book sales. Most
Is Your Book in Family Christian Stores?
Last week, I blogged about how to find out if your book is in-stock at Barnes & Noble bookstores. Click here to read that post. Today, I have good news that you can also determine if your book is on the shelf at Family Christian Stores, the largest retail chain of Christian books. They have
Is Your Book in Barnes & Noble?
Half of the battle to good book sales is bookstore distribution. Since 70% of bookstore purchases are impulse buys, then it’s important for your book to be on the shelf. Customers don’t like to hear, “We don’t have it, but we can order it for you in 5 – 10 days.” But, how do you
What Makes a Bestseller?
Every writer dreams of becoming a best-selling author. But, as most of us know, that’s a rare achievement that few ever attain. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a best-seller to make a decent living as a writer.Still, I ran across an interesting post from Joe Wickert, the Executive Publisher for Wiley & Sons. It’s
Interesting Book Statistics
Ever wonder what happens to your book once it’s published? Hopefully, it sells well and the publisher is happy, which generally means… a successful fiction book sells at least 5,000 copies. a successful nonfiction book sells at least 7,500 copies. But, if it doesn’t sell, then what happens? Check out these interesting statistics: • 40%
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