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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.

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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

Marlena B.

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

Ben C.

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UK-based book publicity services for authors and publishers for 20 years. Named one of the most influential book marketers 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.

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.

When should I reach out to Reedsy book publicists?

Publicity is one of the channels through which you can market your books. As such, you should contact publicists as soon as you start planning your marketing strategy (usually several months before your launch date). 

Reaching out early presents several advantages. First, the best publicists are often booked up months in advance. To ensure maximum coverage for your launch (the most important moment in your book’s life), your publicist will want to offer advance review copies to journalists and bloggers. Second, the more time a publicist is given, the more room they have to reach out to relevant media outlets.

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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:
Women's Fiction
African American Fiction
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Non-Fiction
Health & Wellbeing

Ben C.

London, United Kingdom

UK-based book publicity services for authors and publishers for 20 years. Named one of the most influential book marketers worldwide.

Specializes in:
Business & Management
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Young Adult
Health & Wellbeing
Fiction

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:
Religion & Spirituality
Political Science & Current Affairs
Judaism
Humanities & Social Sciences
Fiction

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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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