In addition to my role as the events manager at Roundabout Books, I am also the consignment manager. I can, and will, write several blogs about this topic, but to start, I want to give some brief advice to authors interested in consignment with a bookstore.
- If the guidelines say they accept “local” authors and give a distance range, expect that you living in another state might be reason they decline your book.
- If you self-published and there are grammar errors in the online synopsis, I have to assume that there are errors in the book.
- If you drop off unsolicited books, especially without a way to contact you, they may end up on a donation pile or in the trash.
As a bookseller, this is the only aspect of my job that I dislike. Please know that I am not trying to hurt anyone, but I answer to an owner and the space available in the store. Before you email a store, please check those consignment polices.
I look forward to getting more information on your work, and maybe some of the unique or interesting experiences of your job.