In sixteenth-century France, women navigated gendered barriers in the book trade through various strategies. They often used dedications to frame their works within supportive contexts, suggesting their writings were for personal friends or to avoid idleness. Some women claimed their works were published without their permission, reinforcing the image of the compliant 'good woman'. They also employed rhetorical strategies within familial and household contexts, using family roles to negotiate textual space and assert agency. Additionally, women exploited geographical and linguistic boundaries, publishing in regions with traditions of female participation in literature and spirituality. They also utilized the print medium to transcend geographical and gendered social barriers, though they faced challenges in retaining control over their texts and maintaining their reputations as authors.