The Savvy Author's Guide to Book Publicity: a Comprehensive Resource -- from Building the Buzz to Pitching the Press

Here is an essential reference for writersfrom the self-published to those published by major houseswritten by a leading book publicist who pitches books to media every day of her working life. Tapping into her years publicizing such authors as pediatrician Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, poet Mary Oliver, and economist John Kenneth Galbraith, Da Capo Press Senior Director of Publicity Lissa Warren covers book promotion with a publicist, without a publicist, and when a publicist isnt getting results. Each chapter details what happens to a book once its off press, and how authors can be helpful in the promotion processor even spearhead it if need beto get the coverage they deserve. Warrens advice is buttressed by her stories of authorsthe enterprising, the shy, the well-prepared, and the novicerelating tours gone awry, best-sellers made and nearly made, and great and not-so-great author/publicist collaboration. The Savvy Authors Guide to Book Publicity covers everything from how to write press material, targeting the right shows and publications, following up effectively with the media, and hiring people who can help ensure that every bookseller and consumer has a chance to hear an authors message loud and clear.