20 Years of Booking Media for Books!
PR by the Book is celebrating 20 years of providing publicity and social media services for authors and publishers all over the country and even internationally. My husband Doug and I started PR by the Book in 2002 to create a boutique firm to serve all authors from bestsellers all the way down to self-published […]
Self-Publishing: Pros and Cons
Self-publishing has been subject to ridicule since its inception. Historically, works produced outside of a traditional publishing house were/are considered less than. Since they’ve been passed on or rejected by agents, editors and the “best in the business,” they’re thought of as not good enough. Similarly, it’s been said that authors who self-publish don’t have […]
PR by the Book Celebrates 19 Years of Promoting Books
PR by the Book Celebrates 19 Years of Promoting Books SHARE Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin-in Pinterest-p I’ve been publicizing books for nearly a quarter of a century, but we launched PR by the Book in October 2002 and are celebrating being business athletes (a term my friend Daniel of Greenleaf bestowed on me) on our 19th […]
Early Reviews & Their Influence
Publicizing new books is often based on momentum. The more traction a book or author gets early on, the more it will snowball into something larger later down the line. One of the most common ways to be noticed by a larger audience is through book reviews. Why Early Reviews Matter People are more […]
How Book Awards Can Help You Reach a Wider Audience
An often-overlooked tool of book marketing are book awards. Book awards not only are a way to make your book more appealing, but they will also allow more people to see it. Even just nominations for book awards can help your book and your name gain more traction. How Book Awards Work: Most book awards […]
