Author needs submissions for book on selling crafts online

[Chicago CraftMafia]

Hey there, fellow crafters.

Got another great lead via Help a Reporter Out. See below for full details. We'll keep our tools crossed for those who submit!  

Happy crafting,

Chicago Craft Mafia

Summary: SELLING ART, CRAFTS, VINTAGE ITEMS ONLINE

Name: Steve Weber Book (print)

Category: Business and Finance

Email: query-1jirAThelpareporter.net  <--replace AT with @ (Google is giving us problems with posting an email address in a group message)

Media Outlet: Book (print)

Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 30 September

Query:

For a book on how to create and sell handcrafted and vintage
items online, I'm looking for sellers active at Etsy, eBay and
other online venues. I'm looking for a variety of people who are
passionate about this, either as a one-person part-time
business, or a full-time enterprise with employees.

The book will feature traditional arts and crafts like knitting,
woodworking and jewelery making, as well as the practice of
recycling/upcycling used items into new fashions.

Please describe:

1. How you got started with your craft or line of merchandise
2. How your business has evolved since you stated, and how
you've managed the tough economic climate.
3. Your creative or item-scouting process.
4. How do you attract customers and get repeat business?
5. What percentage of your business is online/craft
show/consignment/store? What are the trends?
6. What is your procedure for valuing/pricing your items?
7. Please provide links to your online shop or Web site.

Since these contributions will be used for a photo-illustrated
printed book, photos are encouraged. For people who will be
featured in the book, I'll respond with follow-up questions. If
you are not familiar with my line of e-commerce books, please
search Amazon.com for "Steve Weber" or email me for samples.