Ep 25: Chasing Bookstore Sales - The Truth About Book Sales and How Authors Make Money

Think getting your book "in bookstores" guarantees big sales? Think again.
In this brutally honest episode of Pros Talking Prose, publishing coach Stacey Smekofske and author strategist Troy Lambert break down the myths about bookstore distribution, author royalties, and what really moves books. From Amazon algorithms to the truth about IngramSpark and KDP, we're exposing the industry's best-kept secrets—and saving you from strategies that drain your wallet and your will to write.

Whether you're self-publishing or traditionally published, you'll learn:
   Why bookstore placement doesn’t equal book sales
   Reasons Amazon buries your KDP listing
   What bookstores actually want before they'll stock your book
   How to make more money by selling less conventionally
   Why going “wide” might be the smartest move for your author business

If you’ve ever wondered where your royalties go, how much you should price your book, or why being “available everywhere” still means “nowhere,” this episode is your wake-up call.

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