In this episode, Lauren & Matt want indie authors to see their books on library shelves! Whether you dream of your hardcover on display in your local public library or hope to find your ebook in digital catalogs nationwide, we’re here to help make it happen.
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Sound Bites From This Episode
🎙️ [14:00] “The discoverability that we often talk about is lacking on so many other distribution or retail options is still very much active in libraries in both digital and physical libraries.”
🎙️ [27:09] “You need to be where librarians are going to be. Besides the library.”
🎙️ [45:30] “You’re fostering relationships in your local community, which can only ever be a good thing for your brand and your career.”
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