FREE PRINTABLE CHECKLIST
Pack once. Set up faster. Sell with fewer surprises.
Use this one-page checklist to prepare your books, display, payment tools, reader signup, outdoor gear, and final practice sale before your next book fair or author event.
Free PDF · US Letter · One page · No purchase required
What the checklist covers
Books and inventory
Bring the right formats, quantities, prices, change, receipts, and packing supplies.
Display and payments
Remember table linens, signs, stands, your card reader, backup power, and a hotspot plan.
Readers and final checks
Prepare your signup QR code, conversation starters, event goals, and one complete practice sale.
Go beyond the packing list
Know your event costs, plan how many books to bring, and track what you actually earn. The Indie Author Book Signing Profit & Prep Kit brings your planning and numbers together in one reusable download.
- 20-page printable planner for preparing your next signing or book fair.
- Excel profit and inventory calculator to plan costs and track book sales.
- 4-page quick-start guide to help you get set up.
Explore the complete book signing planner and profit calculator →
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Use it before every event
Print a fresh copy, add your event goals, and check each item as you pack. Keep the master with your event supplies so the next setup takes less time and fewer last-minute store runs.
Plan your whole author-event setup
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