Can a Special-Sales Profit Center be used to sell fiction, too?
Yes, there are many outlets for fiction in the special-sales markets, even for new, unknown authors. It is less likely that fiction will be sold in the Special Distribution segment (except libraries) unless you can demonstrate that you are a determined author, experienced in promoting books and have a well-defined and creative marketing plan. However, niche markets represent an opportunity for fiction equal to that of non-fiction titles. Niche bookstores and gift shops (religious or childrens) serve as examples. Authors of fiction, with the right hook, can become guests on targeted television and radio shows. Rights sales can represent an enormous opportunity for fiction titles. You can sell serial rights to magazines, newsletters, newspapers and ezines. Online bookstores (not just Amazon.com and the other majors) such as coffeetablebooks.com, adventuroustraveler.com can be targeted to specific genre. Fiction authors can create a name for themselves as well as increased sales by partic
