By Erica Verrillo on Publishing … and Other Forms of Insanity Site:
Large international book fairs, such as Frankfurt and Bologna, are where industry professionals meet to buy and sell rights, arrange for subsidiary rights, such as film and games, and scope out what’s hot in the literary market.
Can self-published authors set up a table at international book fairs? Technically, no. But in 2013, Tina Seskis formed a shell publishing company (hers was the only published book on the list), and exhibited at Frankfurt. She ended up nabbing a $500,000 deal with HarperCollins.
In general, setting up a shell company is frowned upon, and venues are tightening up their restrictions. But you can still exhibit if you have self-published. Combined Book Exhibit offers self-publishers the opportunity to showcase their books (print or ebook) and/or advertise it for a few hundred, rather than a few thousand dollars.
Great advice as always. Another one to file away for the future.
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Having only one book under my belt, I haven’t attended one yet. But this is definitely something to think about as I plan my 2018 calendar.
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Good Luck with it, Lynette – Have a successful 2018 😃
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Thanks for reblogging, Lynette 😃
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