You learn something at every convention and at this one my lovely partner and editor showed me how to make my booth look like i didn’t put it together (trust me that’s a good thing)

As you can tell that is a much more enticing booth (I should also mention that she joined me one of these days and the only reason i even have that “book signing sign” is cause she insisted it would make people want to stop and talk… she was right *side eye*). Either way it was an entirely fantastic experience and if you have not start the convention circuit with your stuff here are some tips i have learned so far:

1. Fill the space.
2. Offer Digital versions for free with purchase (if available it’s an added value)
3. Set up is literally 60% of the battle.
4. Be present, inviting, and personable.
5. Just because 1 person doesn’t make a purchase doesn’t mean they won’t talk to others who will.
6. Have your area clean and your inventory stocked in easy reach, while you may want to hide some under the table to show that stock may be limited. This is a tricky one i normally just have either all or up to 3 books sitting off to the side (Just a personal preference).
7. Everybody loves stickers.