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It’s another throwback episode! A few years ago, Joe and Elly sat down with sales rep extraordinaire Kurtis to talk about how reps get books into stores. Learn about cover appeal, sales conferences, how store buyers see the books… and that’s just the first five minutes. It’s an oldie, but an eternally useful goodie of … Read more

How does a small press hire a sales rep? Do you even NEED a rep? This week on the pod, Joe and Elly talk about how Microcosm decided to work with reps, and how to find the reps that will work for you. Stay tuned for more episodes of the “A People’s Guide to Publishing” … Read more

Chris Vega of Blue Cactus Press came to hang out with Joe and Elly and talk about common misconceptions in publishing. We’re pretty unique, but also we can be just as boring with other publishers, having to deal with zoning issues, delusions of grandeur, print runs, and more. Prefer an audio experience? Listen to the episode … Read more

On Black Friday of 2024, Taylor Swift released “The Eras Tour Book” exclusively through Target. Does it count as a book, though? And what does it mean for the publishing industry as a whole? Jane Friedman of “The Hot Sheet” is back with Joe and Elly to give her thoughts on book-shaped objects. (Note: This … Read more