Why You Shouldn't Have Your Books in Major Bookstores!, by Kelly Margaret Wallace

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If you've been in a Barnes and Noble, Borders, Books-a-Million, or other big chain bookstore you've probably noticed that they have a lot of books.
A whole lot. Unless your book can sing and tap dance right off the shelves and into customers' hands, do you really think you have a chance of selling many books through these places? Here are some facts about these chains that many authors aren't aware of and what you can do about it.

Your Book Must Be Returnable To The Publisher

Yes, in order for your book to occupy a few glorious inches on the shelves of your local Barnes and Noble or any other big chain, your book must be returnable to your publisher. No big deal, you say? Well, suppose one of these chains puts in an order for five thousand books.

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