Are there any children's book authors who would like to promote each other's books and/or events?

[HaliWriter]

I am a children's book author who does local events, vender events, etc. using my Square POS. 

Anyone who already does the same (children's books only please) let me know. I do have a website for sales also. Let's chat!

[Sammie_C]

Hi @HaliWriter, we appreciate you reaching out!

Off the top of my head, I unfortunately do not know of any children's book authors I could tag on here, but one of our Square Champions may have some insight on this. Do you have any helpful tips or information on ways to promote books, @page158?

[Summer2024 · Accepted solution]

Hi, @HaliWriter ! 

Here are some specific tips and strategies for children's book authors using Square POS:

Optimizing Your Square Setup

1. Inventory Management

   • Create clear item descriptions for each book
   • Add book cover photos to make checkout faster
   • Set up bundles for multi-book deals
   • Track inventory across events and online sales

2. Event-Specific Features

   • Create event-specific discounts
   • Set up QR codes for contactless payments
   • Use Square's offline mode for venues with poor connectivity
   • Create location-specific price points

3. Marketing Tools

   • Use Square Marketing for:
     • Event announcements
     • New book releases
     • Holiday promotions
     • School visit notifications

4. Square Online Integration

   • Sync inventory between events and website
   • Offer signed copy options
   • Create book bundles
   • Set up pre-orders for new releases

Event Setup Tips

1. Hardware Recommendations

   • Mobile card reader for flexibility
   • Tablet/iPad for visual catalog
   • Portable receipt printer (optional)
   • Backup battery pack

2. Display Organization

   • Create quick-access items for your most popular books
   • Set up custom categories (age groups, series, etc.)
   • Save common bundles for quick access

3. Special Event Features

   • Create special event discounts
   • Bundle books with readings
   • Set up Square Loyalty for repeat customers
   • Track which events generate most sales

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Additional Tools

1. Customer Management

   • Track school contacts
   • Save librarian information
   • Record book preferences
   • Note past purchases

2. Reporting Features

   • Track bestsellers by event
   • Monitor seasonal trends
   • Analyze which venues perform best
   • Track school visit conversion rates

I hope this helps too!