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Podcast: Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)
Episode: Book Distribution Basics, with guest Tom Doherty
Description: Tom Doherty of Cardinal Publishers Group presents need-to-know pointers for independent publishers seeking distribution for their books.
He covers:
the different types of distributor
typical working arrangements, including exclusivity, house accounts, chargebacks, and services
what you need to provide to find a distributor (such as a solid marketing plan!)
the importance of keeping the lines of communication open
discoverability
working with online retailers
Also: your questions on Digital Review Copies and royalties.
Participants
Tom Doherty has been president of Cardinal Publishers Group since 2000 and publisher of Blue River Press since 2004. Prior...