Helping Publishers Sell More Books in More Ways
Upcoming APSS Webinars
Oct 4: “Powerful Sales Materials That Sell Truckloads of Books!” By Hobie Hobart, 6:00 pm ET; http://tinyurl.com/gnvk566
Oct 11: “How to Negotiate Large-Quantity Sales” By Brian Jud, at Noon, ET, Register at http://tinyurl.com/hhs5dk7
Oct 12: “Sell more books during the Holiday Season” By Brian Jud; 3 pm ET; Register at: http://tinyurl.com/jycy5hk
Oct 13: "Business Modeling for Authors," By Jared Kuritz; 6:00 pm ET; http://tinyurl.com/jqy9dfg
Nov 3: "Blogging for Authors: Unleashing the Power of Community," by Joel Friedlander; 6:00 pm ET; http://tinyurl.com/z9woun3
Nov 8: Plan to Sell More Books in 2017,” APSS-NJ webinar by Brian Jud; Noon ET; Register at http://tinyurl.com/z8tdxlz
Nov 17: "How to License Translation Rights and Subsidiary Rights—Plan for Success," By Cynthia Frank; 6:00 pm ET; http://tinyurl.com/zb4sbrg
Groups
Book Selling University
In the past, APSS had one national Book Selling University in Philadelphia. Many members asked to have it closer to them.
Therefore, we are having multiple Universities at APSS Chapter locations around the US and Canada.
See the tabs for "Chapters" above for one near you.
Membership Special
We at APSS work with SPIRIT every day to help our members succeed:
Service – Anticipate and respond to the needs of our members and supporters
People first – Deliver the best service to all members and make them the priority in everything we do
Integrity – Communicate openly and honestly, build trust and conduct ourselves according to the highest ethical standards
Respect – Treat every individual – those we serve and those with whom we work – with the highest level of professionalism
Innovation - -Embrace change and help members reach their goals with creative yet responsible marketing and sales techniques
Teamwork – Build on the collective strength of our members with an open mind and open communication for mutual success
Events
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Executive Director's Blog
Chapter Spotlight
On September 13 APSS-NJ held its first annual Book Selling University. Chapter President Kathy Miller (second from right) and Publicity Chair Donna Thompson (left) organized the event. Speakers Gene Sower, Caryn Starr-Gates and Brian Jud (right) gave attendees information about Facebook, publicity and special sales.
Special-Sales Tip of the Day: September 30, 2016
Great comeback: Actress said, "I enjoyed reading your book. Who wrote it for you?" Author Ilka Chase said, "Darling, I'm so glad that you liked it. Who read it to you?"
Quick Pick of the Week
Rainbow Book Company is a distributor of fiction and non-fiction books for academic libraries starting at the pre-K level through high school: https://www.rainbowbookcompany.com/index-home.cfm
Spotlight on a Resource for APSS Members
Bowker® Identifier Services
Bowker® Identifier Services provides you with the resources to make your titles more discoverable, whether you are a new self-published writer or an established author. Visitwww.myidentifiers.com or contact Rebecca.albani@bowker.com
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You Said It
"This was an excellent conference! I learned so many answers to questions.”
- Nancy Bartlit
They Said It
“Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t make them all yourself.” - Usher
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