Developed for author guests in the early stages of their writing careers, this panel features booksellers who have formulated best practices for creating events that benefit both stores and authors. This session will cover a number of issues, from author publicity to dealing with pre-event nerves.

Speakers

• Paul Hanson, Village Books - Bellingham, WA
• Linda Kass, Gramercy Books - Bexley, OH
• Errol Anderson, Charis Books and More - Decatur, GA
• Bunnie Hilliard, Brave + Kind Bookshop - Decatur, GA
• Javier Ramirez, Exile in Bookville - Chicago, IL

Files & Links

• Video Recording
• Slide Deck
• Education for Authors Handout

Recorded February 13, 2024 at Winter Institute 2024 in Cincinnati, OH

Additional bookstore education resources can be found at www.bookweb.org.

Theme song by Constant Companion