Was a Christmas Market Worth It? | Real Sales & Profit Breakdown

🎄 How Much I Actually Made at a Christmas Market | Indie Author Cost & Profit Breakdown 🎄

If you’ve ever wondered whether selling books at a Christmas market is actually worth it, this video is for you.

In today’s video, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing a full, honest breakdown of my latest Christmas Market — every cost, every sale, and exactly how much profit I made as an indie author. No vague numbers. No gatekeeping. Just real data from a real market day.

✨ What I Cover in This Video
• Stall fee & public liability costs
• Book printing costs (paperbacks, YA books & hardbacks)
• Swag packs, tote bags & gift box materials
• What sold best (and what surprised me)
• Bundle deals vs single book sales
• Revenue, costs & net profit
• Whether the market was actually worth the time & money
• What I’ll change for my next market

📖 New here? This channel is all about sharing knowledge and building community, so if you’re an indie author, small business owner, or someone thinking about selling at your first market — this breakdown is for you.

💬 Let’s Talk!
Have you sold at a Christmas market before?
What were your profits like — or are you still deciding if it’s worth it?
Drop a comment below so we can learn from each other 🤍

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