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Raleigh–Durham guide · 3 shops

Raleigh–Durham 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

MLK Blvd · Chapel Hill

Flyleaf Books

Independent bookstore in Chapel Hill with a Local Author program and a busy events calendar.

Heads up: They don't stock books published through Amazon or CreateSpace.

EmailIngram at regular discount, or 50/50 consignmentBooks
North Hills · Raleigh

Quail Ridge Books

Raleigh's long-running independent bookstore in North Hills, known for author events.

Heads up: No CreateSpace or Amazon-published books.

In personEmailLocal authors: consignment, 60% to youBooks
Ninth Street · Durham

Regulator Bookshop

Durham's landmark independent bookshop on Ninth Street. Its consignment books are mostly by local Triangle and Durham authors.

Heads up: Non-local books may not be stocked.

FormEmailIn personConsignment, 50/50; 6-month shelf reviewBooks

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