"I assumed publishers put together book signings and did tons of publicity for their authors." They only do as much as pays off. Probably 97 percent of sales is baked in, largely split between libraries and bookstores. There just isn't much more an author can sell, unless they're Tom Hanks or have a giant social media presence.
What a downer I am. I would absolutely welcome any reading, party, get together. I wouldn't care if I sold books. I'd try not to sell 'em : )
"I assumed publishers put together book signings and did tons of publicity for their authors." They only do as much as pays off. Probably 97 percent of sales is baked in, largely split between libraries and bookstores. There just isn't much more an author can sell, unless they're Tom Hanks or have a giant social media presence.
What a downer I am. I would absolutely welcome any reading, party, get together. I wouldn't care if I sold books. I'd try not to sell 'em : )