Hedgebrook posted an article, 4 Reasons Aspiring Authors Should Get to a Bookstore, by Jen Worick and Kerry Colburn on Facebook today. I think it’s a must read even if you aren’t on the publishing track. Here (directly quoted) are their four points, but please check out their full article:

1. Consider how your book should be positioned

2. Discover competing titles and comparable authors

3. Round up a list of prospective publishers

4. Tap a bookseller for intel