In 2014, our movement was spearheaded by author ellen oh and a group of 21 other childrens book writers and industry professionals in response to the announcement of an allwhite, allmale panel of childrens book authors at a major book and publishing convention. Press releases and author media kit old media in the new. Brian feinblum, the creator and author of bookmarketingbuzzblog, is the chief marketing officer for the nations largest book promotions firm, media connect. Goodreads offers a variety of book discovery packages that are design to 1 amplify and extend the buzz youve created by using the author programs free social media tools.
Okay, so weve got the essentials of your author press kit together. Originally from chicago, she now lives in georgia and has been writing and publishing her books for over ten years. New books, new photos, new press releases, new events. When attention fails and memory fades in midlife was published in 2007, and became a new york times bestseller. Theyll love finding your author bio in a variety of sizes. In the great green roomthere was a telephoneand a red balloonand a picture of a cow jumping over the moon. Books have the power to transport, entertain, enlighten, inspire, and comfort and sometimes one pageturner does all of the above.
You ought to glance at yahoos home page and watch how they create article titles to grab viewers to open the links. Call or submit the form below for your free authors submission kit 8007219935. Most green authors dont realize that it is largely up to them to promote their book. Your author media kit is important for your book marketing efforts. Why having a media kit could increase your press coverage. Author media helps writers build a platform, sell more books, and change the world with writing worth talking about. In the case of an indie author media kit, it tells people the basics about you, the author, and your books primarily, the book youre currently promoting. Compiled into a single document, you can share that information with local press outlets newspapers, tv, etc andor local press outlets can use it to find information about you. So whether you devour fiction or history, scifi or selfhelp, start the year with a rich list of lifechanging picks from artists, influencers, and. These busy event planners wont have the time to plow through a long, 500word bio and pluck out 50 words that will appear on the bio. Authors, you need one for each book you release, and sometimes for a full series when youve released all the books in that series. The key to a superstar media kit that works is to keep it digital, says dalyn miller, director of a public relations and communications group thats placed its clients on people magazine, new york times, and more. Your oneonone interview with host alice stocktonrossini might be just the lift needed to get your new book the attention it deserves.
Ruths is an intimate, heartstopping story of courage and triumph. They also have the added bonus of marketing an authors brand start your virtual book tour on. You have a new title out, or youve been asked to do a book signing or an interview, maybe participate in a panel discussion a brilliant opportunity for some publicity. Want to make an author media kit and dont quite know where to start. Media kits are a necessity for every author approaching a new release. Rebecca costa is an acclaimed american sociobiologist, author, and host of the syndicated weekly news program, the costa report. A wattpad anime writer might choose topics relating to video games, demons, or angels. How to make an author media kit celebrating independent authors. Bookcon is the event where storytelling and pop culture collide. The national book club has grown out of a series of highly successful monthly teleconferences which we host, with each teleconference featuring one book clubselected author. Promoting your book and brand is not as mystifying as you might think. Its become common for authors to maintain their own media kit on their website, on the site for their book, or on their blog.
If youre writing your book and want a look ahead at what youll need to use from the book to create your author media kit. If youre determined to get your book into indie bookstores, an author media kit will give you a professional air. Rightclick the link and select save as to download it, then doubleclick the file to open it. She is an awardwinning expert in adaptive strategies for. Lets explore media kits for writers and how they might be helpful to you in various types of writing and publishing work. Take charge of your marketing, sales and promotions, whether a major publisher picked up your book or it was selfpublished. Goodnight moon author was a bisexual rebel who didnt. Alex kava author of ryder creed k9 mystery and maggie o. Adazing marketing for authors and product creators. Readers will find in this unique and stimulating anthology new essays, and a few classics, by widely known and respected music. Ruth wariner author of the sound of gravel flatiron books. The academician or nonfiction author wishing to book speaking engagements might choose conference opening style icebreakers.
With the right tools in your media kit, you will be ready for any opportunity to market your work. The best books of 2017 have guided us through this messy year with the opportunity to see the world beyond our close confines, allow us to learn. The 4 issues price is only available when you book and confirm 4 issues in advance, and the account is settled in full on receipt of invoice. Get your author press kit prepared in advance of your book launch to be sure you have the. Your fun facts page should be separate from the other professional pieces in your media kit. The second book from the author of everything i never told you opens with a house in flames before examining the elaborate web of. How to create a stunning media kit for you and your book. Promoting your book and your brand may be new to you, so having experts to guide you in developing a solid marketing strategy is an invaluable resource.
The days of printed author media kits are mostly behind us now. Use our free press kit template to appeal to media and standout among the. If theres one resolution we can keep this year, its to spend less time scrolling and more time reading. This speed interview with kimberly brubaker bradley, author of the war that saved my life and the war i. Its your author media kit, also known in the printfocused world as an author press kit. Where storytelling and pop culture collide bookcon. Your media kit is a collection of documents, images, and information about you, the author, and your books. A media kit, in its simplest sense, is a collection of information that tells members of the media why they should care about you. Picture book summit is a worldclass online conference for picture book writers and illustrators. With keynotes and workshops from bestselling, awardwinning authors and illustrators, plus other learning and networking opportunities for aspiring picture book authors around the globe, all from the comfort of home, this is the one conference for childrens writers you dont want to miss.
Media kit for indie authors selfpublishing advice is a little plain. That means having a speaker introduction inside your media kit, ready to go. A selfpublishers companion media kit the book designer. Compare the social media marketing workbook to other books out there on the topic. Your audience needs to hear about your book, your message, and your story, but how can you cut through all the clutter. As a special gift to you, chris if giving you a free set of author media kit templates. Outwitting the back pain industry and getting on the road to recovery will be published in may 2017. A media kit, also called a press kit, is a package of key information about a product, business or event. B efore an author gets that allimportant magazine, newspaper or radio interview, an interviewer will probably spend time perusing their author media kit. All accounts are payable no more than 14 days after publication. This week, the new yorker is announcing the longlists for the 2017 national book awards. Published on jun 3, 2017 a media kit is an information packet that informs everyone not just members of the media about you and your author brand. Then, out of the blue, a journalist asks you for a headshot, bio, and sell sheet. You want to get media coverage to promote your book.
Kimberly brubaker bradley, author of the war i finally won. The 25 most anticipated books by women for 2017 elle. If you are a healthcare worker, social worker, counselor, first responder, store employee, food delivery person, or anyone out there on the frontlines. B efore an author gets that allimportant magazine, newspaper or radio interview, an interviewer will probably spend time perusing the authors media kit. From jazz to hip hop and beyond is the first of its kind to capture the full spectrum of detroit popular music from the early 1900s to the twentyfirst century. The content herein can only be copied or reproduced with the prior express written permission of soulla christodoulou. Sample chapterwhy selfpublishing is entering a golden age. Nnedi okorafor was born in the united states to two igbo nigerian immigrant parents.
She holds a phd in english and is a professor of creative writing at chicago state university. It includes simple guides to create your author bios, book onesheet, book announcement, and more. Ruth wariner is an internationally renowned speaker and author of the sound of gravel, an instant new york times bestseller, which people magazine called heartbreaking, haunting, yet ultimately uplifting. Earlier this week, we shared the lists in the categories of young peoples literature, poetry, and. Here is a link to the entire media kit in one jumbo zip file. How to create a professional author media kit writers edit.
It plays well with social media marketing for dummies, for example, and is an excellent companion to more conceptual books like crushing it or building a storybrand. The first gathering of our new york comadres for book club was on july 21, 2004 at the apartment of comadre maria ferrer. For this reason, book press kits are really important to your book marketing efforts. It is a compilation of information about your book or your company that is provided to the media. Your media kit supplies media personalities with any and all information they will need to write a story or conduct an interview about you andor your book. Many authors have no idea what these are or how to use them. But it turns out our little racket is a debut and theres little information about its author online, which leads me to believe that this book might actually just be really damn good. She is the author of several books for children, including leap of faith, jeffersons sons, and the newbery honor book the war that saved my life. For childhood readers of the classic goodnight moon, there is no more. Amazon announced its annual list of the best books of the year today, just in time to help pick out your holiday gifts for your favorite bookworms. For this reason, media kits are really important to your book marketing efforts. How to make an author media kit celebrating independent. I hope you are well, taking care of yourselves, and finding a way to connect with people you love.
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