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Book Marketing Tips: 6 Reasons You Don’t Have to Travel to Do Book Publicity

August 2, 2014August 10, 2017 by Cathy Lewis

One of the questions authors frequently ask me is, “Do I have to travel to do book publicity?” The answer is no.

As a matter of fact, one of our longstanding clients is shy when talking on the phone. Another client doesn’t like to travel. In each case, we developed a robust campaign that accommodated the author’s communication preferences.

We’re a New York book publicity firm, with a satellite office in Florida as well, but our authors are from all over the country. We have authors from all the major media marketplaces, such as New York, LA, DC, Dallas, and Chicago, and many who live in more remote areas. However, you absolutely don’t have to live in one of these big cities to have a successful book PR campaign.

From Health Author to News Maker: A Good Book Publicist Can Spread Your Message

August 5, 2013February 1, 2016 by Cathy Lewis

Lots of doctors and health experts write books and ebooks. They usually do so because they’re passionate about getting important healthcare information out to consumers. Not only can a skilled publicist do book promotion for these health authors and sell their books, but she can turn them into news makers and position them as thought leaders so their message reaches the widest possible audience.

One of the genres our book publicity firm specializes in is health books, and we’ve helped nutritionists, naturopaths, pediatricians, cardiologists, spinal surgeons, women’s health specialists, and many others shape their message and spread it far and wide.

If you’re a doctor or other health professional with an important message to share, you can benefit from hiring a publicist who will customize a publicity campaign that brings your message to the healthcare consumers you’re trying hardest to reach. This will increase the success of your book promotion.

A Skilled Publicist Can Position You as a News Maker

Here’s how a publicist can promote your book and leverage your expertise to turn you into a news make

6 Ways to Boost Your Book Publicist’s Success Rate

July 1, 2013February 1, 2016 by Cathy Lewis

By Cathy S. Lewis

When I initially interview authors to assess whether they’re a good “fit” with what we do, I always remind them that book publicity is a collaborative effort. Contrary to what many authors think, writing the book and getting it published isn’t the end of their job. It’s the beginning. Book promotion works best when the author actively participates in coordination with their publicist.

When a book publicist has a highly motivated and involved author to work with, one who’s willing to put time, energy, and creative ideas into the publicity campaign, the synergy of efforts can produce results far greater than if the publicist worked on her own.

Bottom line: If you want to maximize your publicist’s success, reach a lager audience in your book promotion campaign, and increase book sales – try these six book publicity strategies.

Promoting Your Book: 8 Ways to Pitch Media Outlets

June 16, 2013February 1, 2016 by Cathy Lewis

By Cathy S. Lewis

This article originally appeared at Build Book Buzz.

A common misconception new authors have about book promotion is that their topic is so fascinating, different, and groundbreaking, the media will automatically want to interview them once they hear about it.

Unfortunately, that’s not how the media works. Columnists, editors, bloggers, and producers aren’t just waiting for the “the next big thing” to land on their doorstep. More often, they create the next big thing by seeing potential in a good story idea that’s been pitched to them.

And that’s where a good media pitch comes it. Your pitch should position you as an expert, and offer story ideas that are so compelling that the media contacts will feel they’re missing out on something if they don’t run with the story before anyone else picks it up.

Authors: Be the “1 Percent” Whose Message Gets Through

June 6, 2013February 1, 2016 by Cathy Lewis

By Cathy S. Lewis

This blog was originally published at Sellbox.com, an ebook consulting and publishing service for businesses, publishers, and authors.

You have a great idea for a book. Everyone has been urging you for years to write it. Your concept is truly original—it’s destined to be a bestseller, right? But here’s some news that may surprise you: It’s easier to write a good book than to sell one.

According to the most recent Bowker Report, 3 million books were published in 2010–and that number is growing. That’s a lot of competition for shelf space and media time. Meanwhile, book sales have been on a downward trend since 2007, according to Publisher’s Weekly.

Are you going to be among the 99% whose book languishes boxed up in the warehouse, or the 1% who gets noticed by the media, generates a loyal fan base, and achieves steady and growing book sales?