Let's Talk Libraries: A Writer's Guide to Getting Your Book on the Shelf

by H.C. Bentley

Libraries. For authors, it's probably where their love of books began. But many authors find themselves wondering how to get their own books into those hallowed halls. H.C. Bentley is here to help, bringing her perspective as both an author and a librarian to this quick, easy to follow guide. In this guide, H.C. will walk you through the do's and don't of contacting libraries, tips and tools to help make that important first impression, and how to build (and maintain) a relationship with libraries carrying your books. If you're an author who has ever wondered about getting your self-published books into the hands of librarians and their patrons, get this guide and be on your way to getting your books into the hands of librarians and their patrons!

32 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 24, 2019

About the author

There's just something about a small town that makes relationships interesting, whether they are romances, long-running feuds, or life-long friendships. These are the relationships H.C. Bentley enjoys discovering and exploring. Well that, and the fact she just loves a good happily ever after or second chance story.

When she's not writing, H.C. works as a cataloging librarian at her county library. In her spare time, you can find her playing pool, traveling with her family, or curled up watching movies (romantic comedies are a favorite!). She's also an avid reader, leaning towards various authors of romance and chick lit, but her favorite is Nora Roberts.

A southern girl at heart, H.C. calls Kentucky her home. After opting to join the military to pay for college, she spent three years stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany before returning to her hometown in rural western Kentucky, where she and her husband live with their two daughters.

H.C. loves chatting with readers. You can contact her through her website, or any of her social media.

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Reviews

[J. L. Linn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Are you ab author and would like to get your book into libraries? Then I recommend this book. As someone who works in a library, H. C. gives great tips and info on what you should do and what you should avoid. This is a quick read and easy to understand. I look forward to trying out some of her tips.

[C.J. Lopez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed the knowledge in this book. So many self-published authors don't know where to start. H.C. gave us an in-depth view of libraries and how to get books on the shelf. Focusing on the sale is not the key element, engaging is. Love this.