| Hi  We've talked about where to sell your book in person and how to talk to customers. Now let’s make buying your book the easiest “yes” of someone’s day. You’re not just selling stories—you’re selling frictionless decisions. The fewer hurdles at checkout, the more happy readers you send home. Think: clear signs, quick swipes, easy taps, and a smile that says, “You’re gonna love this one.” Payment: Say Yes to Every WayTaking money is a snap now—your phone is practically a cash register in skinny jeans. A small card reader ($55) boosts speed and trust or you can use the apps for tap-to-pay. Cards & Tap-to-Pay (POS = Point of Sale)
 Cash (still a classic!)
 Sales Tax (Womp-Womp… but we’ve got this)No escaping the taxman: if you sell at an event in the U.S., you’re required to collect and remit sales tax in that state—even as a non-resident. Some states offer temporary permits for short events, and filing cadence (after the event, monthly/quarterly/annually) varies by state. Plan ahead so “fun show” doesn’t become “paperwork panic.” You’ll Need a Sales Tax PermitMost states let you apply online; approval can take 3–4 weeks, so start early. How to get a Permit: 
 Wrap-Up: Make “Yes” AutomaticClear tax included pricing, multiple payment options, and tidy tax prep turn impulse interest into paid, signed, bagged-and-bragged purchases. Keep it simple, keep it friendly, keep it fast—and your checkout line becomes part of the show. Now go tap, swipe, and cha-ching your way to more readers! Quick Recap of Selling Live
 Learn MoreSales Tax Rules for Live Events by State How I prepare for Author Events and book signings - video How to Market Books to Homeschool Families How to Sell Books at Conventions - video How to Sell Books from a Table How to Set Up an Author Table that Will Attract More Readers – video Selling Books at Comic Cons Things You Need to Know - video Tips for Authors Selling Books at Comic Cons – video You Might Like Story Bundle is a service where authors bundle ebooks around a theme. Check out the Novel Writing Tools Bundle. There are some wonderful books and it's a great deal! Many of these books apply to screenwriting too like The Trope Thesaurus and Creating Character Arc. In Case You Missed ItSelling Books at Live Events: How to Talk to Customers Selling Books at Live Events: Where to Sell & Table Tricks Planning Your Creative Afterlife: Estate Planning for Writers  Cheers, Lindsey Thanks for reading! You can share this article HERE. Was this week's newsletter useful? Help me to improve! Click on a link to vote: 👍Super! - 😐 Meh - 👎 Not my jam | 
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