Indie presses can be incredible partners for indie bookstores – you just need to know where to get started! This session will explore how indie bookstores can collaborate and strengthen their partnerships with indie presses. We’ll explore how to boost discoverability, host impactful events, and make thoughtful buying decisions across both frontlist and backlist. Publishers and booksellers will share tips for creative handselling, co-promotional opportunities, and building sustainable relationships that benefit both stores and presses. You’ll walk away with actionable ideas to deepen your indie press offerings and highlight the role these publishers play in shaping our dynamic and thriving industry.