Pitch Perfect: Sell Your Book to Bookstores & Libraries with Keri-Rae Barnum
3/21/2026
If your goal is shelf space—in bookstores, libraries, or retail—you need more than a great book. You need a professional pitch and the right strategy.
Pitch Perfect: Sell Your Book to Bookstores & Libraries with Keri-Rae Barnum
Ideal for authors ready to expand beyond Amazon and harness the power of bookstores and library sales.
WEBINAR • Saturday, March 21, 2026 • 12pm-1:15pm PST (3pm EST TIME)
If your goal is shelf space—in bookstores, libraries, or retail—you need more than a great book. You need a professional pitch and the right strategy. In this actionable session, we’ll walk you through how to approach gatekeepers with confidence and polish, from sell sheets to returnability, distributor partnerships, and what buyers really want.
In this webinar, we will:
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The key differences in pitching to libraries vs. bookstores
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What materials you must have ready (and what to skip)
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The importance of being listed with the right wholesalers and distributors
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Real examples of successful pitches that got authors on shelves
Webinar Schedule
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Saturday, March 21, 12pm-1:15 PST (3pm EST)
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About this course
- $55.00
- 1 lesson
Meet Your Instructor
Keri-Rae Barnum
Keri-Rae Barnum is the owner and CEO of New Shelves Books, a full-service publishing consulting and book marketing agency. A leading expert in self-publishing and book marketing, she has helped hundreds of authors turn their writing into successful careers through strategic platform building, dynamic book launches, and innovative marketing campaigns.
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