Effective Tip Sheet Guide
A tip sheet is a sales tool that allows the reps selling your book to show buyers the best selling points of each title. Every book needs to have a tip sheet. The most effective tip sheets include the information below: (* = mandatory info)
Cover Image
*Title
Subtitle
*Author
*13 Digit ISBN
*Price
*Binding (Hardcover, Paperback, CD, DVD)
*BISAC Code (Find Them Here)
Page Count
*Publisher
Imprint
*Publication Date
*Description
*Author Bio
*Author Hometown (City, State)
Size (Inches x Inches)
Series Information
Target Market/Audience
First Print Run
Excerpt
*Comparative Title (Title, Author, 13 Digit ISBN - See our guide here)
Endorsements
Casepack Quantity (How many fit in a shipping box)
Unique Selling Points
Marketing Strategy
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