I am writing this post to accompany a video on my new YouTube channel, Angela Bacon Books! This way you can have a list to print out if you would like to do so. 🙂 Here is a link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68IaxAe-Z10
Here is a list of what (and who) you should consider bringing to your first book signing:
1. Copies of your books (obviously)
2. Multiple black pens
3. A helper
4. Tablecloth(s)
5. Price sign
6. Display materials to hold your books
7. Business cards
8. Flyers/other papers if you have them (sometimes I will bring copies of my copyediting contract)
9. Sign-up sheet for your e-newsletter if you have one
10. Paperweight(s) to hold down loose papers at an outdoor event
11. Change & change box/money pouch
12. Square or other product to enable you to accept debit & credit cards
13. Back-up battery for your phone or other electronic devices
14. Foam core board & easel
15. Sales tax license
16. Blank notebook
17. Table & chair(s)
18. Large garbage bags to protect your items if it is raining or snowing
19. Bags to put your customers’ purchased books in
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