Children’s Books at Christmas Craft Shows

Do you have  a box or two of your published book that you would LOVE to turn into a little cash?

Have you thought of joining the thousands of folks who sell their crafts, goodies and stuff at craft fairs? Ask around or Google for craft shows and fairs in your area. Rent a booth and set up shop. It’s loads of fun and can be profitable, especially in the fall.

I’m betting you’ll find quite a few Christmas Craft Shows occurring over the next few months. Dive in! You may find a lot of success offering your books singly or tied up with bows in packages as Christmas gifts. You’ll meet some really interesting people and have a lot of fun.

Here are some tips:

• Some shows furnish  tables & chairs, some don’t, so be sure to ask

• Use a bright, colorful table cloth  9 feet long (many tables are 8 feet long)

• Jump on the Christmas theme and decorate your area with holly or bows or mistletoe

• Prepare to autograph your books. Have a fine-point, black pen handy

• Offer gift sets if you have more than one title

• Display your price list prominently

• Have business cards available - place a card or a book marker in each book

• Offer something sweet like small candies for free

• Shop around – buy something from other vendors

• Dress comfortably (check not only the weather but the climate inside the facility)

• Wear your friendliest smile

• Listen – be genuinely interested and helpful to others

• Have fun!

 

If you’ve found a niche market for your books (like craft shows) how about sharing your idea with us, please. We’re all trying to get our books into the hands of readers and we can surely help each other out by sharing our successes.

Thanks! And Happy Holiday Sales to you!

1. write2ignite says:

   August 11, 2012 at 9:20 am

   Thanks for dropping in, Kim.

   Ahhh…one day.

   Jean

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2. S. Kim Henson says:

   August 11, 2012 at 2:33 am

   Sounds like fun! One day I hope to join you with a published children’s book in hand.

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3. Kristi says:

   August 8, 2012 at 12:31 pm

   Yes, yes, yes! What great fun!! Can’t wait to join my friends Jean & Jill again this year!!

   Terrific pointers, Jean!

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   • write2ignite says:

     August 8, 2012 at 1:37 pm

     Thanks, Krist! See you in Nov.

     Jean

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