Bookselling is a special and specialized profession with its own language, practices, and quirks. The Industry Insider track takes a closer look at some of the challenges impacting the profession, from the familiar (where do ARCs really come from?) to the future on the horizon (the AI Pandora’s Box).
Industry Insider: Arc of an ARC
ARCs (advance readers copies) are everywhere, unless you don’t know how to procure them. This panel of booksellers will share the ways to request, use, and promote books courtesy of an ARC. We’ll dig into: the cost of an ARC; value of reviews; and how to manage the sheer number of ARCs in the back room.
Industry Insider: Your Rep is Your Lifeline
Your rep, whether phone or road rep, is your best ally in publishing. We will be blunt when we tell you what your role is in cultivating and respecting this relationship, and the benefits that come with this close partnership. (We’ll start out by telling you how to get a rep if you don’t have one.)
Industry Insider: AI Discussion
This discussion will cover current policies and processes the industry is putting in place to protect creators and booksellers from the infringement of AI-generated content.
Industry Insider: Editors Buzz
Catch the enthusiasm for upcoming releases from editors who can’t wait to share their favorite new titles with you.