Having worked at some of the uks leading publishing houses including canongate books, claire has implemented pr campaigns that have. We use technologies, such as cookies, to customise content, to provide features through third parties and to analyse traffic to the site. Whether you are a publisher or an independent author we offer creative and proactive book marketing services to bring your books to the attention of readers. Prev image next image from curry to cupcakes, louise has run campaigns for many successful cookbooks. Publishing trends annually updated contact sheet of freelance book publicists includes several firms and individuals specializing in a wide range of genres and approaches. Book publicist susan schwartzman has been in the publishing and publicity for more than 30 years.
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In the strict sense of the word, a publicists role is to secure media coverage for your book. Katherine stroud freelance book publicist publicist pr. Company name website specialty by genre freelance publicists. I am an award winning publicist with a decade of experience managing debut and highprofile book campaigns both fiction and nonfiction. The book publicist book publicist scott lorenz offers. Freelance editors, illustrators and publicists we recommend. View katherine stroud freelance book publicists profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The below list of 19 new literary agents aims to facilitate a conversation between agents and potential clients. Childrens, teen, parenting, familyoriented books and products including audio, toys and games. Publicists are public relations specialists who have the role to maintain and represent the images of individuals, rather than representing an entire corporation or business. The efa is a national notforprofit organization, headquartered in new york city, run almost entirely by member volunteers, all of whom are also freelancers.
Having worked at some of the uks leading publishing houses including canongate books, claire has implemented pr campaigns that have seen titles rocket up the bestsellers charts. Much like attorneys, freelance publicists can charge by the hour or receive monthly retainer fees for their services. I am a freelance publicist with nearly 15 years working in the book trade at. You have to do your work good and without any mistakes. The book publicist sharing brilliant books with big audiences. Karen bultiauw freelance book publicist and consultant. I am a new yorkbased publicist specializing in the online. Palamedes pr the market leader in book pr since 2009. Our book, television and film publicists are in constant communication with global media outlets in the us, canada, the uk, portions of asia and other english speaking nations. The publicists listed below are all battlehardened, experienced publicists who have the contacts and the knowhow to get your book noticed. Im claire, im a freelance publicist based in the uk. Writers of selfpublished books should split their tasks with publicists the. The majority of the publicists listed use both traditional and digital approaches, plus we have two digitalonly publicists who specialize in various aspects of online and. Get in touch with maxwell pr for tailored publicity campaigns to suit your needs.
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This involved the scheduling of a comprehensive uk book tour taking in events at. She is the publisher of the hot sheet, the essential newsletter on the publishing industry for authors, and was named publishing commentator of the year by digital book world in 2019 in addition to being a columnist for publishers weekly. Freelance publicists contact sheet 2017 publishing trends. Jul 22, 2018 a publicist is a key to a book s success in the media.
My name is karen bultiauw and im a freelance book publicist specialising in childrens, teen and young adult fiction for uk based authors and publishers. Books fluent will help you manage the detailed process of publishing independently and ensure your book has the best shot at successful publicity and marketing. A versatile young marketing and public relations professional with experience in a variety of nonprofit operations showing a high success rate in lead generation, social media growth, email marketing, initiative revival and strategic project management. Stressful and worrying sometimes, sure, but overall it has been exciting, full of books i can really get my teeth into and ive had the privilege to work with many supportive and talented publishers.
Nov 23, 2018 at the heart of book pr is the author and their book and so long as that remains the focus of my work i am happy. A seasoned publicist and editor with nearly 20 years experience working in the uk book trade, and an established literary event programmer. Catherine alport is so passionate and knowledgeable about the childrens books and authors she publicizes, i realised that i as soon as i met her when i took on the role of editor of the guardian childrens books site back in 2014. Innovative publicity and marketing for printed books, ebooks, authors and businesses through television, radio, newspapers, magazines, blogs and social media promotion. We work closely with authors to really understand them and their book, to identify effective hooks and angles, create hardhitting press materials and the important bit, use our established network of media contacts to generate great pr opportunities. While the emergence of digital and social media marketing strategies have prompted many publicists to diversify their offering, their first and foremost value add lies in their media network and their ability to sell your story. Jul 29, 2016 freelance editors, illustrators and publicists we recommend july 29, 2016 admin freelance editors, illustrators and publicists 0 we are often asked for referrals to freelance editors, freelance illustrators, and freelance book promotion professionals so were putting them all in one place right here. Find the perfect editor, designer or marketer reedsy. Parenting, childrens, business, health wellness, selfhelp, fiction precedent media unlimited.
Kickstarter has an allornothing policy that states you must reach your goal before receiving any money. Working freelance and based in london, but providing national campaigns for the uk, ireland and, with a partner, australia. Pitched, developed and promoted a new york times bestselling book assisted in the book to film adaptation and production of a major film coordinated a pulitzer prize winning piece for the new york times ghostwriter. This means we are always prepared to present our clients stories to the media. Kindle direct publishing kdp, createspace now kdp, epub, paperback, hardcover and others. Many books have been featured at the london book fair. While publishing houses usually assign an inhouse pro to work on each book, both traditionally published and indie or hybrid authors opt to hire a freelance book publicist to ensure individualized publicity attention for their books. Book publicists help people develop and maintain public identities.
The inhouse publicist also took on the trade magazines and national media, so my outside publicist and i went to work on local media and internet radio. They will get you the promotion and pr your book deserves. Our book publicists are seasoned former national news, features and broadcast journalists with extensive experience of some of the uk s biggest newsrooms. How to create a book marketing and publicity campaign. To learn more about how susan schwartzman public relations can design a book publicity campaign thats right for your next book, call her today at 8778334276.
Many outside book publicists require contracts of six months to a year, and their rates are high enough to bring a struggling novelist to her knees. Freelance publicists communications property development. Freelance editors, illustrators and publicists we recommend july 29, 2016 admin freelance editors, illustrators and publicists 0 we are often asked for referrals to freelance editors, freelance illustrators, and freelance book promotion professionals so were putting them all in. Home editorial freelancers association efa freelancers. Monthly meetings are held in central london to provide a forum for press journalists, television and radio researchers and producers to meet publicists. Reedsy allows authors to find and work with the best publishing professionals. When i first hired susan schwartzman my expectations of her were high. For instance, the inhouse publicist hit up fiction blogs while we contacted parenting sites. Experienced in event coordination, donor development outreach and developing marketing. I can work on standalone book campaigns as well as longterm brand and author strategy. If youre looking to successfully launch a new book in the british media, youve come to the right place. If you work as a freelance, the nuj is the union for you. Emma finnigan pr book pr in london uk ireland australia.
Milada kessling book designer, publisher, writer and illustrator proprietor of lionheart books publishing and graphic design studio, melbourne, australia. Colin midson, publicist in london, united kingdom reedsy. An author can use the money for publishing or distribution costs, to upgrade to a better distributor, or to pay for the costs of the book publicist hired to give your book the push it needs. The book publicist sharing brilliant books with big. Steve raichlen susan schwartzman is the hardestworking book publicist in the business. Reedsys book publicity services allow you to connect with the worlds best book publicists. Louise rhindtutt lrtpublicity award winning freelance. A publicist is a person whose job is to generate and manage publicity for a company, a brand, or public figure especially a celebrity or for a work such as a book, film, or album. Drawing on practical, earned experience, we develop powerful brandbuilding strategies that quickly raise authors profiles and establish their reputations as goto experts in their fields. She is the publisher of the hot sheet, the essential newsletter on the publishing industry for authors, and was named publishing commentator of the year by digital book world in 2019. Louise rhindtutt awardwinning freelance publicist specialising in traditional and digital pr campaigns for the book and publishing industries. View katherine stroud freelance book publicist s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. I have worked with selfpublishing authors for almost 20 years and designed hundreds of book covers for all platforms. They strive to increase the popularity of clients work by writing press releases, setting up book signing tours, scheduling.
Book pr from emma finnigan, an awardwinning publicist with 17 years experience in publishing. Hire the best freelancers in mexico city on upwork, the worlds top freelancing website. Publicist specializing in nonfiction titles with crossover appeal from mainstream to christian. Based in london but running campaigns for the uk, ireland. She did a superb job promoting miami spice and the barbecue. Pr for books is the chosen book pr service for many first time and established authors as well as publishers both large and small.
Susan schwartzman is the hardestworking book publicist in the business. We also share information about your use of our site with our trusted social media, advertising and analytics partners. Katherine stroud freelance book publicist publicist. A book publicist is a public relations specialist who usually has a degree in public relations or a closely related field and experience promoting authors, especially through social media. Worked for several advertising agencies and printing companies in australia and uk as an illustrator, graphic designer, and studio manager. A guide to freelancing media and pr guardian careers.
Freelance publicists doug grad literary agency, inc. Job is for 12 weeks and you will be working 25 hours minimal. We also share information about your use of our site with our trusted social media, advertising and. Katlyn knox publicist responsible for nyt bestselling. They may not make you a bestseller, but youll sell more copies with them on your side than without. The majority of the publicists listed use both traditional and digital approaches, plus we have two digitalonly publicists who specialize in various aspects of online and social marketing and publicity. Apply to publicist, artist, junior publicist and more.
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