Phoenix bookstores accepting local authors & zines
These 3 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 3 shops
Changing Hands Bookstore
The Valley's best-known independent bookstore, with new and used books, gifts and hundreds of author events a year at its Phoenix and Tempe stores.
Heads up: Ingram-distributed, returnable books only.
The Scribbled Hollow
Small sci-fi, fantasy and fandom bookshop in Historic Downtown Glendale that loves local and indie authors.
Heads up: Sci-fi, fantasy and related genres (horror, magical realism, poetry, witchy and more); romance accepted from local authors.
Literally, A Bookshop
Gilbert indie bookstore whose stock is about 70% children's and YA, with storytimes and author events.
Heads up: Approved local titles mostly get a website listing, not shelf space.
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