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Meet the top publicists in publishing

In the strict sense of the word, a publicist secures media coverage for your book — their value lies in their media network and their ability to “sell your story.”

On Reedsy, meet publicists who work with celebrities and acclaimed writers to reach the widest possible audience. Our publicists use their experience to score TV, radio, and podcast coverage for first-time authors.

Kelli D.

Available to hire

Former senior publicist at Penguin Random House. 14 years of experience promoting nonfiction titles (mostly self-help, parenting, business)

Jaime W.

Available to hire

I'm a publicist with over 15 years of experience managing debuts and high-profile authors at some of the biggest publishing houses in the UK

Dalyn M.

Available to hire

The podcast tour and media relations team trusted by non-fiction authors, publishers, and the media — worldwide

Vicky L.

Available to hire

I've worked in PR for twenty years, starting in-house at publishing houses including Sourcebooks and Tyndale House Publishers.

Marlena B.

Available to hire

Book publicist with extensive experience launching traditionally published, hybrid published, and independent authors.

How does a publicist help sell my books?

A publicist finds the best angle to sell your story — for both your book and you. Sometimes the golden selling point is your own personal narrative (e.g. “why I wrote this book,” or “this is how I became a best-selling independent author”). Other times, it’s the cultural zeitgeist that your book slots into (“the rise of ‘indie’ zombie fiction,” for example).

Once the angle has been workshopped, your publicist will pitch you to a wide range of media, including national newspapers, niche magazines, online publications, blogs, or even radio and television programs. Of course, they will tailor their publicity to your book’s genre. 

The impact of a publicity campaign on your book from then on will depend on two major factors: the quality of your publicist and the quality (or sellability) of your story. On Reedsy, you’ll find experienced publicists with the networks and expertise to get the coverage your book deserves.

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Get to know our marketers

To get started on your search, meet some of our top-rated marketers.

Marlena B.

Atlanta, GA, USA

Book publicist with extensive experience launching traditionally published, hybrid published, and independent authors.

Specializes in:
Historical Fiction
Fiction
Romance
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Health & Wellbeing

Suzanne B.

New York City, NY, USA

Publicist, Jeannette Walls' THE GLASS CASTLE. 20+ years in media and publishing. Expert in impactful PR and marketing strategies for authors

Specializes in:
Fiction
History
Biographies & Memoirs
Political Science & Current Affairs
Health & Wellbeing

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How it works

Browse profiles, request quotes, then collaborate.

Step 1

Apply filters

Reedsy is home to thousands of professionals. Select the specific marketing services you need and narrow your search based on your book’s genre and requirements.

Step 2

Browse

Then, browse marketers' profiles to find out more about their personalities and past projects.

Step 3

Request quotes

Request quotes from up to five marketers at any time. They’ll look at your sample pages to give you a tailored quote as well as a sense of how they work.

Step 4

Collaborate

Once you agree on terms and a timeline, you’ll start collaborating using the many communication and editing tools available on Reedsy.

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