They say there’s a side of TikTok for every niche, and BookTok is one of the largest. Its primary hashtag (#booktok) has collected a total of 21.9 billion views, and that’s just one of the many hashtags booktokkers use in their ever-expanding influence on the book industry. The Rise of BookTok BookTok has been popular…
The past year has brought about many changes, new practices, and ideas to the world of public relations. Many businesses have had to pivot their business capabilities to meet the new needs of clients, thus forcing anyone using public relations tactics to build an audience and brand to rethink their strategies in order to thrive…
Just like with gardening, growing an online social media presence takes time and effort before it blossoms from a planted seed to a beautiful flower. This can often lead to frustration and questioning of whether your efforts are actually working. In the pay-to-play social media world we are living in, it can be easy to…
Honored to be named Outstanding Austin Communicator 2021 From Marika Flatt, founder of PR by the Book I’m so very honored to receive this award from Women Communicators of Austin (WCA), an organization that’s near and dear to my heart. As I reflect back on my 24-year career, I see WCA threaded throughout all the…
For an author, book festivals serve a multitude of purposes. Booths and tables are available, usually for a set fee, for the purpose of selling and marketing your books. With an attractive display and a good supply of promotional items to hand out, you’ll benefit from both sales and exposure. Your display might also draw…
Interviews are one of the most powerful PR tools when it comes to promoting your book. They are the gateway to reaching entirely new audiences. Not only do you need to know how to prepare for an interview beforehand, but assessing what comes after is equally important. So, in order to maximize your promotion potential,…
Leveraging thought leadership on social media is key for every author when building their audience and promoting their book. LinkedIn is one of the most powerful tools for authors to build a professional network in which to share their expertise. Here are some tips to help you begin to build a presence on LinkedIn. 1)…
If you are a budding author or an industry leader, social media is crucial when it comes to earning and maintaining an engaged audience. Platforms like Facebook and Twitter are an integral part of so many people’s lives. If you’re able to use these tools effectively as an author/expert, your book campaign will become more…
Successful book promotion stems from effective branding and communication with your audience. Maintaining relevance after your book is published and the publicity campaign ends is an important way to continue building on your brand and take advantage of the investment you’ve made in your campaign.. Therefore, if you’re wrapping up a publicity campaign with us,…
For some of us, being in front of the camera is a challenge. Many authors find it difficult to translate their writing skills into being savvy on air. However, the good news is that with just a few tips, you can be comfortable on camera, too, just like pros you’ll find on TV and other…