Posts Tagged ‘book publicity’

When is a Good Time To Start Your PR Campaign? How About NOW?

by Marsha Friedman on Monday, August 9th, 2010

“What may be done at any time will be done at no time.” — Scottish Proverb

Okay, don’t ask what the Jewish grandmother from New York is doing with a Scottish proverb. My chief strategist found it for me, and it fit the tone of my message today. (more…)

Planning on Booking Your Own TV Publicity? There’s More to It than Just Sending Out a Press Release

by Marsha Friedman on Monday, August 9th, 2010

In the past few months, I’ve covered a lot of ground with regard to how to do your own public relations campaign. I’ve explained how to make yourself or your company appealing to the media, how to write pitches and why articles work better than press releases.

But I haven’t yet explained some crucial elements with regard to orchestrating a PR campaign and more specifically with regard to landing TV appearances. Radio and print publicity definitely require attention to details – but the number of logistical issues you have to deal with for TV exposure is far greater. (more…)

Why Did You Even Write a Book?

by Marsha Friedman on Thursday, March 25th, 2010

I have always loved authors, which is why I’ve spent twenty years of my life devoted to helping them promote their books and ideas!

I admire authors for their passion, tenacity and, well…chutzpah. Writing a book – and getting it published – is truly for the spirited and dauntless. (more…)

Seven PR Secrets for Getting on Talk Radio to Promote Your Book

by Marsha Friedman on Friday, March 12th, 2010

And How to Make Sure They Invite You Back

Successful non-fiction authors know a secret.

They know that when it comes to achieving success with a book, it’s not just about literary talent, or even the cleverness of the topic or message. They know that – unlike the movie Field of Dreams, where all Kevin Costner had to do was build a baseball diamond and the fans magically would come – just getting a book published does not guarantee anyone will hear about it, let alone buy it. (more…)