DFW bookstores accepting local authors & zines
These 5 shops publicly say they accept submissions. Each card links to a listing with the exact pitch instructions from the shop's own website. Read how to pitch to retailers and grab the free line sheet template before you hit send.
The 5 shops
The Plot Twist Bookbar
Denton's independent romance-only bookstore and bar, with signings, Q&As and themed cocktails.
Heads up: Romance only (fiction with strong romantic elements).
Bird's Bookstore
Dallas bookstore and café ('Bookstore and Arthouse') with a monthly book club and author events.
Heads up: They can't stock self-published titles, and they don't accept unsolicited review copies, ARCs or promo materials.
Bibliobar
Downtown Plano bookstore and bar with in-store stock, events and off-site book sales.
Heads up: Use only the Author Google Form; inquiries sent through the contact form are ignored.
Blush Bookstore
Independent bookstore on W 8th St in Bishop Arts.
Heads up: Terms aren't published.
The Dock Bookshop
East Fort Worth bookshop whose Lighthouse program connects readers with local and self-published authors; also runs book festivals and Africa & African Diaspora programming.
Heads up: Paid program: an annual Lighthouse fee ($25-$300) is required for placement.
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