Beyond Words Book Festival

08/02/2024

In my insatiable thirst for knowledge about book publishing I've stumbled upon a lot of nonsense.

Here's one that really got under my skin:

“To get into most bookstores, you need a sales rep going store to store to convince them to stock your book. This is very difficult without a traditional publisher, which comes with its own baggage.”

This is a direct quote from Scribe Media’s "The Scribe Method Book" in the chapter "Everything you need to know about self-publishing book distribution".

Scribe, love ya. Ninety-nine percent of your intel has educated me, and very well, at that. But I gotta call you out on this one.

I’ve worked my ass off to prove this wrong, and I know many hybrid, indie publishers who have done the same. Shout out to She Writes Press, Indigo River Publishing, and O’Leary Publishing—some of my fave peers.

When Life to Paper transitioned from a ghostwriting house to a publishing house, the dream was to see our titles in bookstores.

The only problem was, I had no idea how to make that happen.

But I talked about it. A lot.

So much that a friend told me I just had to meet this friend who just happened to be a VP at Indigo and was open to a conversation.

We met, talked, and I gushed about our titles—how brave, bold, purposeful, and impactful they are.

I guess he was impressed because I was put in touch with a category manager.

I, again, raved about our authors' books, and shortly after, I received an email back:

“I have ordered copies for our top Toronto stores.”

I friggin' lost my mind.

But that was just the beginning. One category manager introduced me to another, and another...

Our books were on shelves in stores across the country.

What I also loved was developing relationships.

These relationships allowed me to better understand the needs and desires of book buyers (bookstores) and find an alignment—something that works for them and works for us.

I took what I learned and applied it to conversations with bookstore owners, managers, buyers, reps, and associates all over North America.

So, when I hear that unless you're traditionally published you have no chance of getting your book into bookstores, I know so deeply that this is not true.

Sidenote: I've considered forming an official relationship with a distributor that handles this side of our business—i.e., getting books into bookstores—but always came back to the same question: Why?

Why add another party to the mix? Another party who I don't know will speak as passionately as I do about our books.

and Why would I let go of this part of my job?

Honestly, I would miss chats with those bookstore peeps I've become so fond of.

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12/18/2023

Crafting a professionally published book that stands shoulder to shoulder in bookstores with the literary giants demands more than a DIY approach.

It’s a meticulous process involving strategic steps:

1. Create a Detailed Book Plan: Chart the journey of your book from inception to the hands of eager readers.

2. Market Viability: Ensure your book resonates with current reader interests and market demands.

3. Tailored Reading Experience: Craft your book to deeply engage your target audience.

4. Craft Compelling Narratives: Use language tools and literary devices to infuse your narrative so readers not only read but consume your message.

5. Strategic Pricing: Determine the ideal price that aligns with your book’s value.

6. Eye-Catching Design: Package your book to allure readers from the bookstore shelf.

7. Smooth Production & Timelines: Ensure flawless printing and production processes.

8. Effective Distribution: Get your book into the hands of eager readers through major retailers.

This process ought not to be a solitary pursuit.

Enter “Dream. Develop. Deliver.”—a supportive year-long program led by Tabitha Rose, designed to steer you clear of DIY pitfalls and “good enough” self-publishing services that limit your book’s reach.

At Life to Paper, we bring expertise from working with industry giants like Harper Collins, Wiley, and McGraw Hill.

Let’s ensure your book becomes a standout success.

Apply now to secure your spot in the cohort beginning this January!

Together, let’s turn your literary aspirations into a published reality.

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12/18/2023

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11/30/2023

I’m putting together a retreat at a beautiful lakefront chalet to help new authors write their books with depth and authenticity that compete on the shelves with the “Big Five” Publishers.

Would you like to join us?

11/17/2023

Publishing a book is an exciting adventure. This weekend it led us to Miami Beach and the . There were so many powerful moments of connection, laughter, learning and even a few tears. Thank you to our authors , , and for spending it with us. We loved every minute!

11/17/2023

Can’t wait to read The Saturn Diaries by ! Such a joy to meet her at this weekend in Miami Beach. She’s amazing!

11/17/2023