Welcome Authors!
We are so grateful for your interest in having an event at Pan Yan Bookstore!
Please take a look at the policy below and let us know if you have any questions.
Single-Author Events
These are for our authors that are relatively well-known nationally, regionally, or locally and can draw an audience on their own.
What we provide:
Flexible scheduling, with recommendations for the best dates and times
Assistance in advertising on Facebook, Instagram, Tiffin's community calendar, the local newspaper, and a local e-mail newsletter
Custom bookmarks used as a giveaway to the first attendees that feature your image, name, and date of the event
What you provide:
Day-of flexibility (providing a reading, giving a short talk, signing many books at once, etc.), depending on attendance
Assistance in advertising through your own channels (social media, podcasts, TV or print interviews, etc.)
A positive, welcoming attitude!
Multi-Author Events
These are for our indie authors who are less well-known and enjoy setting up at events with others. We typically have a few multi-author events a year; you can attend one or all of them! To find out when our next event is, reach out to us!
What we provide:
Opportunities to set up with other small indie authors at events multiple times a year
Assistance in advertising on Facebook, Instagram, Tiffin's community calendar, the local newspaper, and a local e-mail newsletter
Custom event bookmarks used as a giveaway to the first customers (with purchase)
What you provide:
Day-of flexibility (sitting at an assigned table, patience with bookstore staff in fulfilling requests, etc.)
Assistance in advertising through your own channels (social media, podcasts, TV or print interviews, etc.)
A positive, welcoming attitude!
So, who's buying the books?
We let all our authors choose whether they would like us to provide their books or if they want to bring their own.
We Purchase the Books
We keep all profits. Unfortunately, as an independent bookstore, we work on thin margins and cannot afford to reduce our earnings.
You Bring the Books
You get 70% of all sales of your book(s). We keep 30% to cover credit card fees, labor, and overhead.
What's next?
If all that sounds good to you, please fill out the form below, and our event coordinator, Bevin, will contact you soon! If you need to reach her directly, please email bevin@panyanbooks.com.