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The Growing Importance of Podcast Interviews: The Biggest Mistakes Authors Make—And How to Fix Them
Fall is one of the busiest seasons for authors—and for good reason. It’s prime time for book launches and media...
The Insider’s Guide to Winning Non-Fiction Book Proposals: What Publishers Need to Say Yes
Mistakes Authors Make, What Successful Authors Do and a Peek Behind the Scenes of How Publishers Choose Authors Sandy Poirier...
Fresh Start Strategies for Authors in the New Year
5 Fresh Start Strategies for Authors: Amplify Your Book in the New Year What can authors do to keep their...
2025 Book Publicity Trends: New Insights for Building Visibility and Impact
As we look toward 2025, Erin Birnbaum, our Director of Publicity and a 20-year book publicist veteran, shares her perspectives...
2024 Frankfurt Book Fair: AI, Growth and Global Impact
The 2024 Frankfurt Book Fair was buzzing, and it’s no wonder with a near 9% increase in trade visitors and...
6 Strategies Savvy Authors & Experts Use to Make Media Placements Continue to Work for Them
by Sandy Poirier Smith, CEO, Smith Publicity You’ve been featured in a major media outlet. Congratulations! What’s next? Book publicity...
How Many Edits Does a Book Actually Need? And What TYPE of Editing?
By Astra Crompton, FriesenPress Professional editing gives a book a chance to succeed in the market. Especially with the glut...
Smith Myths: 3 Myths About a Book’s Potential, Post-Publication
By Katie Schnack, Publicist at Smith Publicity Writers often work for years to get a book published. From coming up...
Book Launch Journey: The Year After
Once the initial flurry of your book launch settles, the journey doesn’t end—it evolves. In the critical year following your...
Smith Myths: 3 Myths About Working with a Literary Agent
by Marissa Eigenbrood, President of Smith Publicity Whether you’ve watched our latest webinar or read some of my recent LinkedIn...