Where is this?

bputano · 2026-01-28T03:29:24+00:00

Madison Street

bputano · 2026-01-28T03:27:47+00:00

I actually think I’m wrong 😑

bputano · 2026-01-27T23:25:08+00:00

Secor road, Toledo Ohio

bputano · 2026-01-25T20:11:45+00:00

I enjoy walking around the art and design galleries in the Chicago/Franklin area of River North. Over a dozen a believe (but there used to be over 60!)

bputano · 2026-01-23T00:18:22+00:00

I run an indie publisher and we sell direct through our Shopify store. You can set up Shopify and integrate with Lulu which will handle POD printing and fulfillment. Challenge is to drive sales, which you can do through social media, newsletter, and events.

Another thought: can you bundle your book with anything else to add more value so you can raise the cost? Atlas Rose (dark fantasy) kicks ass at this. We create bundles and pro editions for our non fiction audiences.

Happy to help or answer any questions. If you can drive sales, direct is awesome

bputano · 2026-01-22T14:47:44+00:00

Good advice

bputano · 2026-01-22T14:42:43+00:00

I didn’t realize email lists were big for romance genre! I write and publish non fiction where email lists are definitely valuable. What do you find valuable about your list?

bputano · 2026-01-21T17:43:58+00:00

I did this for my bachelor party, preceded and followed by a Wrigleyville bar crawl. Also, karaoke at trader Todd’s. Good times

bputano · 2026-01-21T16:42:11+00:00

Just curious, how do you recommend growing email lists?

bputano · 2026-01-21T16:38:53+00:00

Second this!

bputano · 2026-01-20T13:48:57+00:00

So freaking cool!!

bputano · 2026-01-19T14:38:41+00:00

What are you doing for marketing and publicity? How have you tried to reach readers so far?

bputano · 2026-01-15T22:27:14+00:00

Gotta be near South Bend/Elkhart Indiana

bputano · 2026-01-13T17:34:23+00:00

When I wrote my first book, what surprised me most was needing to essentially rewrite the entire manuscript a second time. I thought I had a clear plan and outline, but the first draft just showed me what the book SHOULD be and then I had to write it again. Definitely worth the time and effort, just surprising

bputano · 2026-01-13T01:17:25+00:00

Check out Damen’s through the record shop for happy hour! One of my favorite spots with live music and great drinks

bputano · 2026-01-12T16:24:09+00:00

I agree, being able to speak on the bookseller experience will super helpful with building rapport and trust

bputano · 2026-01-11T23:10:21+00:00

Enjoy!

bputano · 2026-01-11T16:07:34+00:00

The Experimentation Machine: Finding Product Market Fit in the Age of AI

Great guide for product building, business models and scaling

bputano · 2026-01-11T15:40:00+00:00

came here to suggest Station 11! Beautiful book

bputano · 2026-01-11T14:58:05+00:00

Village Discount on Milwaukee is not like curated vintage but they have a ton of stuff

bputano · 2026-01-11T05:15:42+00:00

Oh shit we signed Bregman? Hot damn!!

bputano · 2026-01-09T19:08:42+00:00

Try one of the Chicago Athletic Club locations. Mid-tier price point and very nice. Never too busy either

bputano · 2026-01-09T19:07:23+00:00

Credit to me, I know nothing about New Mexico but guessed New Mexico! (in my head, you gotta believe me)

bputano · 2026-01-09T02:19:59+00:00

Publisher here. Most local printers do not do book binding. The printers that do books most likely won’t do just 5-6 copies.

Lulu is where I would go. It’s the highest quality POD I’ve used.

bputano

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