BLOGS

Note* There are eight great points to consider in the body of this blog when publishing; whether self or through mainstream. I hope this is helpful to everyone who is trying to take their work to a universal and commercial level. This is really great for those that have already self-published. Write on! ~Moses

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Each year, we review more than 100,000 submissions from publishers of every size and background. Our buyers review publishers’ catalogues,
marketing materials and galleys or sample copies to help them make their
decisions. Most of these books are added to our book database and a
small order is placed for our warehouse. This makes a title available
for sale on our Web site and for order through our stores.

If you would like your title to be considered by our buyers, please submit a finished copy (no manuscripts please) of the book along with
marketing and promotion plans, trade reviews, and a note describing how
the book meets the competition (what makes it unique) to:

The Small Press Department
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Please include your phone number and e-mail address.

The information must include the ISBN and the suggested retail price. The review process takes about six weeks. The Small Press Department
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All books will be considered for store placement based on subject matter and salability. Please consider the following points when
publishing and presenting your book.

Points to Consider

1. Does your book have an International Standard Book Number (ISBN)?
   
2. Does your book have a bar code?
3. What sort of binding (saddle stitch, staple, perfect, plastic comb, ring) does your book have?
   
4. Is your book available through a wholesaler?
5. Is your book priced competitively with other titles of a similar topic and quality?
   
6. Has your book met compliance certification?
7. Why should Barnes & Noble place your title on its shelves?
   
8. Where can you find more information on the topic of book writing, publishing, and marketing?

Does your book have an International Standard Book Number (ISBN)?

We use the ISBN to track inventory and sales information. An ISBN is a 10-digit number that specifically identifies your title. ISBNs are
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