Marketing for Poets

Marketing a poetry chapbook or poetry book, isn't easy but it can be done.  You will probably achieve the most success if you can sell them at readings or in person.  Be sure to autograph them if you do! There are things you can do to market your book and sell copies, so don't be afraid to give it a try!

1) Market your chapbook or book online with a featured website or featured page for it on your website,

2) Use social media like Twitter or Tumblr to advertise your book,

3) Ask friends who teach if they can feature your book or chapbook in a class,

4) Do package deals, where you offer another book of poetry as a freebie for purchasing the chapbook or book you are selling,

5) Get your poetry book or chapbook reviewed,

6) Make postcards, bookmarks, or business cards to advertise your book or chapbook with a link to purchase it (or address if you are also selling them offline),

7) Don't be afraid to make your own plan!

There is a limited market for poetry and poetry readers so it may be easy to get discouraged when trying to sell your chapbook or book.   So carry copies of your chapbook or book with you, and keep searching for options to sell your poetry that may come your way!