How to Sell Your Small-press Book to Retailers Part 3 – 21 Tips from Actual Comic Book Retailers
21 tips on selling your small press books to retailers… from the mouths of retailers themselves!
Steven Forbes
Steven is an editor/writer with such credits as Fallen Justice, the award nominated The Standard, and Bullet Time under his belt, as well as work published by DC Comics. Between he and his wife, there are 10 kids (!), so there is a lot of creativity all around him.
Steven is also the editor in chief and co-creator of ComixTribe, whose mission statement is Creators Helping Creators Make Better Comics.
If you're looking for editing, contact him at stevedforbes@gmail.com for rate inquiries.
Steven Forbes's Latest Posts
TPG Week 52: Dialogue Is Dependent On Punctuation
Don’t let the number fool you! We haven’t reached a year yet! However, this week, we have a new Brave One in Josue Monserrat! You know what to do next!
B&N Week 52: Pricing Your Book
It’s all about Price this week! Come in as I talk about pricing your physical and digital offerings!
TPG Week 51: Characters Cannot Stand Around
We’ve got a returning Brave One in Lance Boone this week! Come on in and see why I say Characters Cannot Stand Around! (That’s an invitation for you to make with the clicky.)
B&N Week 51: What Happens Next
So, you’ve created the comic. Yippee! Now, what happens next? Come inside and find out!
TPG Week 50: Making Sure Things Make Sense
We have a returning Brave One in Evan Windsor. Make with the clicky. You won’t be disappointed.
B&N Week 50: Submissions
Welcome! This week, I’m talking about submitting to companies and giving some rules you should follow. Come on in!
TPG Week 49: Graphic Novels & Raising Your Game
We’ve got returning Brave One Liam Hayes this week! He’s sent us an excerpt of a graphic novel to dissect. Let’s see what I have to say about Graphic Novels and Raising Your Game. (That’s an invite to click, if you didn’t know.)
B&N Week 49: Financials
We’re taking a closer look at what it costs to make a comic. Hold on to your wallets, and let’s dive right in!
TPG Week 48: Dialogue Should Teach Something
Welcome once again to The Proving Grounds! This week, we have a returning Brave One in Jon Parrish. Come in to see what I mean when I say that Dialogue Should Teach Something! And I need scripts!
B&N Week 48: Too Many Ideas!
Getting back into the creative side for a bit. This week, what to do when that great problem to have arises: having too many ideas! (As if that’s even possible!) Come inside and see what it’s all about!
TPG Week 47: Punctuation Is Key For Clarity
More red than black this week, as we’ve got a new Brave One in the form of Christian Hinrichsen. Come in, but bring a slicker.
B&N Week 47: Self-Publishing Pt 5
It’s all about the Budget this week! Come on in. I promise it only hurts a little.
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