How to Sell Your Self-Published Books 

1. You’ve self-published a book. Now what? 

Self-publishing has become more of a norm these days than not, allowing authors the flexibility and creative freedom (not to mention royalties) they desire.  

Millions of books are published each year, and most of them (you guess it) are self-published. That’s a lot of books, and that’s a lot of authors. The problem: how to get your book into the hands of your readers?

Maybe you've tried selling in local stores. Remember that euphoric feeling of handing over your book, your "pride and joy," only to see it sitting on the shelf unmoved and collecting dust is frustrating to say the least.

What other options are there?

2. Traditional online platforms

 

While places like Amazon KDP, and Draft2Digital help get your book on the market, they might not be enough. Your dream of reaching readers may be limited through competition and limited options, not to mention a significant cut of your profits.

The Pros & Cons of Self-Publishing on Amazon KDP

What if there was a place where you could advertise and sell your books on demand without collecting dust or burning a giant hole in your pocket?

Night Nook Books may be your answer.

3. How it works.

Night Nook Books is an online distribution center for selling books. They provide an expansive author community where self-publishing authors can direct traffic and therefore bring more readers to your books. 

Essentially, it's a direct sales umbrella connecting readers with authors.

What kind of books do they sell?

• Great books 
• Cozy stories 
• Sweet Romance
• Low spice 
• Variety of genres

"Our books are for readers who enjoy curling up with sweet, cozy stories. Our content is designed to provide high-paced, theme-focused, thought-provoking, and entertaining adventures, including age-appropriate Middle Grade and Young Adult content." -Tracy Delay, founder.

4. How do I sign up?

Learn how to apply by clicking on the instruction sheet and application below.

Introduction and Instruction Form:

Instructions for Author Consignment

Consignment Author Application:

Author Consignment Application

Please note that Night Nook Books wants to ensure that content is low spice to appeal to a broader range of readers. They say authors should avoid the following in their books before they use their platform: 

Explicit sexual scenes  

• Vulgarities or profanity  
• Racial, gender, or sexual slurs  
• Graphic violence   
• Abuse or sexual assault  
• Gratuitous mature themes  

If that sounds like your book(s), apply, and an admin from Night Nook Books will personally review your application and book to make sure it fits their model. 

When you are given the green light, Night Nook Books will provide you with a contract, and direct you where and how to set up your book on their shopify store, Night Nook Books. Feel free to consign as many books as you'd like. The sky's the limit.

5. If this is your audience, Night Nook Books is the place for you. 

Their website offers easy navigation tools with books available for print-on-demand through Lulu Direct and e-books and audiobooks through Book Funnel. Selling your personal copies is also an option, where you, as the author, mail your book directly to the buyer,  providing a variety of alternatives to readers. Using the Night Nook Books will allow you to join with several other authors with similar goals, reaching the specific group of readers you want to buy your books. The more authors, the more traffic your book(s) will have. 

6. Questions? 

Questions? Please click on the author application link to get started or send Night Nook Books a message through their 'contact us' page.

https://4tg6vytrblyunzqc-72937734423.shopifypreview.com/pages/contact

 Happy writing and happy reading! 

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