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Tag Archives: book publishing
Reflecting On The Book Publicity World’s Last 25 Years
By Brian Feinblum, Chief Marketing Officer of MEDIA CONNECT This month I am marking 18 years with MEDIA CONNECT (we rebranded from Planned Television Arts five years ago) and I’m approaching 25 years in the book publishing and publicity industry. … Continue reading
Posted in Public Relations
Tagged book pr, book publicity, book publishing, media connect, publishing
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MEDIA CONNECT Interview Series: Matt Holt, Publisher at Wiley
The following Q&A appeared in the the latest edition of the MEDIA CONNECT newsletter. To subscribe for future editions, click here. MEDIA CONNECT: Do you mind being approached by an author directly instead of through an agent? Matt Holt: Direct communication with … Continue reading
Posted in publishing
Tagged book pr, book publishing, business book pr, business book publicity, business book publishing, business books, john wiley & sons, matt holt, publishing, wiley, wiley & sons
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MEDIA CONNECT Interview Series: Ellen Kadin, Executive Editor at AMACOM
The following Q&A appeared in the the latest edition of the MEDIA CONNECT newsletter. To subscribe for future editions, click here. MC: Do you mind being approached by an author directly instead of through an agent? Ellen Kadin: Not at all. … Continue reading
Posted in Media, publishing
Tagged amacon, book publicity, book publishing, books, business books, ellen kadin, media connect interview series
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MEDIA CONNECT Interview Series: Tom Miller, Literary Agent with Sanford J. Greenburger Associates
The following Q&A appeared in the the latest edition of the MEDIA CONNECT newsletter. To subscribe for future editions, click here. MEDIA CONNECT: What information do you need from an author on their initial contact with you? Tom Miller: I prefer to get … Continue reading
Posted in publishing
Tagged book publishing, business book publicity, business books, finn partners, greenburger, media connect, publishing, tom miller
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What to Do When You Can’t Finish a Book
photo credit By Adrienne Fontaine, Senior Publicist I’m in a lull. The last book that I read in its entirety was Jhumpa Lahiri’s The Lowland, which I highly recommend. Since then, I’ve been stuck on page 384 of Remembrance … Continue reading
Posted in publishing
Tagged adrienne fontaine, book publishing, bookforum, books, longform, marketplace, podcasts, publishers weekly, the new york review of books, the new york times, the new york times book review
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Should You Attend Writers Conferences?
By Brian Feinblum, Senior Vice President and Marketing Officer I recently attended the Willamette Writers Conference where I spoke before 50 eager self-published authors, talking about how one can make his or her book marketable and how to promote … Continue reading
Posted in publishing
Tagged authors, book publishing, brian feinblum, publishing, self-publishing, writers, writers conferences, writing conferences
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5 of the Worst Romantic Match-Ups in Literature
By Alexandra Israel, Publicist Confession: I’ve been on a Thomas Hardy kick. I recently finished Tess of the D’Urbervilles, and now I’ve begun reading Jude The Obscure. What inspired this blog post was thinking about Hardy’s match-up of characters - he likes … Continue reading
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Tagged alexandra israel, book publishing, books, classic literature, literature, publishing, romance
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From the Archives: Malcolm Gladwell, Ambassadors and the Power of Small Groups
photo credit By David Hahn, Managing Director Like many people I’m a big fan of Malcolm Gladwell. The Tipping Point is such a great book, not only for marketers but also helps you identify where you are on the … Continue reading
Posted in General, Media, Public Relations, publishing
Tagged authors, book pr, book publicity, book publishing, david hahn, following, malcolm gladwell, Media, publishing, publishing industry, rick warren, small groups, the purpose driven life
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The Lit Has Hit The Fan (Fiction)
photo credit By Dee Donavanik, Publicity Director Has fan fiction officially become mainstream? The buzz over Fifty Shades of Grey has finally died down a bit, but with an upcoming movie in production it’s still making the occasional headline. By … Continue reading
Posted in publishing, Social Media
Tagged 50 shades of grey, book publishing, book to screen, dee donavanik, fan fiction, fanfic, film adaptations, one direction, publishing, wired
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Is There An Urgency To Your Book Publicity?
photo credit By Brian Feinblum, Senior Vice President and Marketing Officer Benjamin Franklin, who seemingly invented everything –the post office, lighting rod, bifocals, odometer, and a stove to name a few– once said words to the effect of “Don’t … Continue reading
Posted in publishing
Tagged benjamin franklin, book pr, book publicity, book publishing, brian feinblum, pr, publishing
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