With books sold in more and more outlets each year, independent booksellers are finding new and innovative ways to distinguish themselves from the competition. One of the most effective tools to set yourself apart is offering a schedule of compelling events. In this session, you'll review an event prep checklist and hear experienced booksellers describe what makes a killer event. This session focuses on events for small- and medium-sized stores.
(Hollywood Ballroom C)
Moderator: Dan Cullen of ABA
Panelists: Margie Scott Tucker of Books Inc. (San Francisco, CA), and Collette Morgan of Wild Rumpus (Minneapolis, MN)
Creating Killer Events – General Rules: One of the most effective tools to set your store apart is a compelling events schedule. Here’s how to create one.
Creating Killer Events Checklist – A detailed event-prep checklist, including special considerations for off-site goings-on.
