Being one of many authors at a book festival or signing event can be pricey when you add together the cost of the table, books, swag, travel, meals, and anything else the event requires of you. Sometimes it’s challenging to make back the cost of your books and the price of the table. So, finding cheap but cool things to use at book events is essential.

1. Create business cards for free ebooks

Do you have an ebook that’s permanently available for free at Amazon or another retailer? Create a business card with the cover on one side and the book’s tagline and a QR code on the other side.