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Source: https://writers.stackexchange.com/a/39950
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The reason to have an agent is to get a publisher. The publisher may or may not do a lot of this marketing but they will take care of the release dates, getting the book into stores, number of copies, etc.

Agents don't do marketing, though they might either refer you to a publicist or help you out, depending on their skillset. You would sign with an agent before publishing, not as an extra thing to do after you've started up your marketing.

As for books in a store, the store will take the number they want to take. They won't take fewer on purpose to create this magical storm of would-be readers clamoring for the book. They'll take the number they think they can sell and, if sales are good, they'll ask for more.

Here in the United States, there are many programs for local authors. The bookstore in my town is a local chain with 3-4 branches. They work with local authors and will even take local self-published books. They arrange book signings too. Our library also has programs for local authors and will take self-published books that meet certain criteria. Plus readings.

Find out what programs exist in Lithuania for national authors. As well as what exists in your county or town or city. Talk to bookstores and libraries. You're making a lot of assumptions about how things work. They seem really odd to my American eyes but then I don't know anything about book publishing in Lithuania. Make sure you understand the industry and then work with the folks you meet in person to get your book out there.

Good luck!

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