Success Stories
At PR by the Book, we turn publicity into impact. Through our proven strategies, we help authors amplify their voices, spark conversations, and build lasting influence. But don’t just take our word for it—see what our clients have to say about how we’ve helped them gain media attention, connect with readers, and take their books to the next level.
Nonfiction
"THANK YOU TO MY PUBLICIST and THE ENTIRE TEAM for the results achieved thus far in our campaign. WHAT A RIDE. I've said it before, and I'll shout it from the rooftops but so much of the success we've enjoyed is down to my publicist's skill and tenacity. I truly am left in a state of awe at what she's been able to do. I also believe it's a direct reflection on how PR by the Book operates. I'm not going to pretend to understand the entire scope of your business, but based on my experience the approach of crafting a unique angle that is constantly and thoughtfully tweaked and retooled for each author/book rather than having a set "to do" list and simply checking off boxes makes all the difference in the world. Rather than a "we'll set the plan at the beginning, follow through on what we said would do and hope for the best" mentality the PR By the Book way of doing things is "we'll make a plan and then change it as many times as we have to while we leave no stone unturned and blaze a trail to glory. We won't hope for results - WE WILL FREAKING MAKE THEM HAPPEN!"
**Worked with PR by the Book for almost 2 years!
Check out Amy's chat with PR by the Book founder, Marika Flatt, about her campaigns.
**Worked with PR by the Book for almost 2 years!
Check out Amy's chat with PR by the Book founder, Marika Flatt, about her campaigns.
"I’ve heard all the horror stories of external publicists. I mean all of them. And then I worked with a PR by the Book publicist on Our Book of Awesome and she was jusssssst wonderful. She landed some great national hits, was extremely responsive, and had a passion and energy and love for books that matched my own. Hard to find these days! Thank you so much.... To you, and to books!”
“Working with PR By The Book has been a phenomenal experience. They helped me promote my first book ten years ago when I was a new, self-published author. I was pleasantly surprised by the exposure I received even though no one knew who I was. Now, years later, I have a traditional book deal and my first thought was still to return to PRBTB for my publicity. The experience was even better the second time around. They coordinated well with my publisher’s publicity team and lead the charge when it came to acquiring traditional and digital media interest. They definitely know how to craft an attractive message around your book and how to communicate that message to the masses.”
** Hired PR by the Book for 2 campaigns.
** Hired PR by the Book for 2 campaigns.
“I had an absolutely fantastic campaign working with PR by the Book. My publicist helped completely new audiences discover my work through TV appearances, podcasts, and other media opportunities. I now have a personal brand I am proud of! Thank you!"
*As seen in The New York Times
*As seen in The New York Times
"Marika Flatt is not only an excellent communicator who is respected by her media peers, she regularly exceeds authors' expectations in obtaining results. She knows how to tell a good story to the media in a way that meets the media’s needs, and because of that, she generates more news stories nationally than any other media expert I know. She’s also a delight to work with and someone authors can trust.”
“I am on my second book release campaign with PRBTB. A successful book isn't just about writing something good. It's about shouting about it from the mountaintops—and you aren't getting to the top of the mountain without an expedition crew. PR by the Book is that crew. They helped me reach literal hundreds of thousands of folks I otherwise would have struggled to get to on my own. Very satisfied with the partnership.”
“What I appreciate most is the personalized attention and approach. PRBTB does not believe that one-size-fits-all. They recognize that each client is unique and they work with you to create a plan best suited to your needs.”
“When I decided to write a book, I never imagined the actual writing was the easy part. Irrespective of what happens from here, the educational experience, guidance, encouragement, and support I received from PR by the Book has been priceless. Thank you to my entire team and happy 20th anniversary!”
“PR by the Book has and continues to bring me promotional opportunities I cannot imagine getting on my own. And with the amount of effort they put in, including attention to details, the pricing is more than fair and reasonable.”
** Hired PR by the Book for 3 campaigns.
** Hired PR by the Book for 3 campaigns.
“Thank you and your team for your wonderful support of my book, Relative Distance. My publicist was positive, well-connected, energetic, demonstrated good follow-through, thought strategically and was a good listener to my various thoughts and ideas. Most importantly, she and PR by the Book produced excellent results! I received positive media exposure locally, regionally and nationally! I’ve no doubt that her excellent performance is a reflection of your strong leadership and of the overall outstanding team at PR by the Book. I would recommend your services to any author who wants a dedicated team they can trust to help them raise awareness for their latest project. My sincere thanks to you and the team!
“PR by the Book implemented a number of different strategies designed not only to
expand the reach of my book, but they also created a real buzz surrounding both
my book and our weight loss clinic, which led to me writing articles for magazines such as Oxygen,
Redbook, Austin Lifestyle, and American Medical News. They helped
us develop a social media strategy not only for my book but for our clinic that brought more patients through our doors.
The connections I made because of our affiliation with PR by the Book continued to open new doors of
opportunity, which honestly have continued to this day. If you have a chance to
work with PR by the Book, do it! You’ll never regret the decision to work with them…and the positive
impact of doing so just might launch your business in a direction you might not
have even anticipated!"
Young Reader
"Thank you so much for everything you have done. What a whirlwind and finish! I so appreciate all of the effort that went in to getting us on GMA3 and for the interview. I know your efforts help spread awareness for our new book and I’m delighted I had the chance to work with PR By The Book again. Thank you for everything."
“I have worked with PR by the Book for several years on numerous different book projects. I have always found them to be professional and well organized. They follow through and provide great input and insight. They have tutored me in how to establish a social network footprint and in developing presentations and numerous interviews and reviews. They are well connected in the industry and are patient even when a new author like myself needs some gentle prodding to go in the best direction. I would work with them again and plan to without hesitation. You get what you pay for and PR by the Book has been worth every penny.” ”
** Hired PR by the Book for over a decade, multiple titles
** Hired PR by the Book for over a decade, multiple titles
“What an incredible job the PR by the Book team has done supporting Frankie’s story!
This started as a germ of an idea in my mind – and last week Frankie’s Fishy Feelings was an Amazon Best Seller in its category.
You have been tenacious, transparent, and a tremendous support and advocate.
I am SO appreciative of you."
Fiction
"PR by the Book ran a creative multimedia campaign for my debut suspense novel, The Editors, securing appearances on NPR, TV, and podcasts, along with coverage in traditional print and Instagram. Their team helped generate real momentum on my launch day and beyond, and the media coaching helped me make the most of each opportunity. I especially appreciated their well-crafted pitches, regular check-in, and organized approach throughout the campaign."
"My campaign was extraordinary. My publicist and I made magic together. She understood my strengths, my "why" for Sideline Confidential, and the best way to propel both myself and the novel into the world with gusto and purpose. Marika saw the potential for this campaign and placed me with the most wonderful team. I am forever grateful and will sing PR by the Book's praises from any stage or platform!"
"Getting started in my career as a novelist, I really had no idea where to start when it came to marketing. So PR by the Book's full service support was invaluable as I worked to build up my social media following, establish my name and brand as an author, and figure out what strategies worked best for me. Not only did they execute an amazing campaign for my debut's launch, but they also used their industry knowledge and connections to get me an interview with none other than Shondaland Studios! The team had my back from the start, working with me hand in hand to make sure that I was supported at every step of my journey, and I'm incredibly grateful to them for all their efforts.!"
"As a debut author with 20+ years experience in marketing, I knew I needed help to cut through the noise and get my steamy, outdoor adventure romance novel, Wild at Heart, noticed. PR by the Book really delivered! I've worked with a lot of publicists over the years and mine at PR by the Book was by far the best...Collaborative, organized, communicative, creative, and got the job done. Thanks to their hard work I was interviewed on more than thirty blogs and podcasts, published in multiple magazines, and interviewed on local radio and TV. They even managed to land me an interview on one of my dream national podcasts! Best of all, I've seen lots of sales as a result. I couldn't be happier and will definitely hire them again in the future."
“I am on my second book release campaign with PRBTB, and I'm so excited to be working with everyone again. It truly feels as if I'm coming home to see family. They treat me like a favorite child, are always one step ahead of me, set me up with great opportunities to get my name and my book in front of people, and are so easy to work with--and not just my publicist (who is amazing!) but everyone in the firm is approachable and only wants the best for their clients. This is a PR firm which goes above and beyond. I am a client for life.
It's never goodbye, just see ya later. I will definitely be back--we make a great team!! As always, I loved working with you. Thank you so much for all your hard work getting my book EVERYWHERE!"
** Hired PR by the Book for 2 campaigns.
"Working with PRBYTHEBOOK to launch BRANDED, a novel, has greatly increased exposure to my work. The time and attention that they have put into engaging the media with the story and building excitement for the main character is invaluable to my success."
"“Writing a book is hard. Publishing a book is hard. Marketing a book is hard. Publicizing a book is hard, and that's why we enlisted the support of and entrusted our debut novel to the most capable...PR by the Book. Our publicist was everything we hoped for and more:
experienced, planful, organized, on top of things, friendly, hardworking, determined, and knowledgeable. And importantly, she believed in our book and in us! Thank you...PR
by the Book!”
“At the core of PR by the Book’s philosophy is understanding how critical the author’s, at any age or status, need for direction. From presales to ARCs to book shepherding to reviews to awards to cross-genre promotion to social media hits—the crew at PR by the Book gets it. In today’s maze of publishing, I needed to find a path and know I was on the right one. PR by the Book helped me do just that.”
"From our earliest brainstorms to media outreach, your support and guidance helped elevate The Sea of Japan in ways I could never have done alone. You helped position the story around relevant themes—whether it was regional interest, cross-cultural narratives, or even tapping into travel and lifestyle beats. You didn’t just help me promote a book—you helped bring a story to the world with heart. Thank you—for the wisdom, for the generosity, and for all the unseen hours you put into making authors feel seen and heard. I’m grateful to have worked with you!"
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