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Smith Myths: 5 Reasons Why Your Book is Not Your ONLY Focus
For thought leaders and non-fiction authors, a book can be a powerful tool—but it’s far more than just a product...
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...