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.
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Former senior publicist at Penguin Random House. 14 years of experience promoting nonfiction titles (mostly self-help, parenting, business)
Dalyn M.
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The podcast tour and media relations team trusted by non-fiction authors, publishers, and the media — worldwide
Marlena B.
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Book publicist with extensive experience launching traditionally published, hybrid published, and independent authors.
Vicky L.
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I've worked in PR for twenty years, starting in-house at publishing houses including Sourcebooks and Tyndale House Publishers.
Suzanne B.
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Publicist, Jeannette Walls' THE GLASS CASTLE. 20+ years in media and publishing. Expert in impactful PR and marketing strategies for 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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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.
