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Book Publicists: Where Do I Find Good PR People?

By John Kremer on Tuesday, May 24th, 2011 | No Comments

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Question: I am a first time author considering hiring a publicist for my soon to be released book. Do you have any recommendations? Answer: There are many good book publicists listed at http://www.bookmarket.com/101pr.htm. Scan the listings there, and I’m sure you’ll come up with a publicist that matches your PR needs AND your budget. John [...]

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News Release Critiques: Some Details

By John Kremer on Friday, April 8th, 2011 | No Comments

Question: What do you charge to critique a press release? Do you offer wording and/or changes to improve it? John’s Answer: I charge $300 to critique a news release. I offer wording suggestions but, more important, I offer structural changes and topic suggestions. During my news release critiques, I give your news release a complete [...]

Book Launches: How to Launch a Book Fast

By John Kremer on Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 | No Comments

Question: I finally finished my book. I think it will be a big hit, but I think parts of it may have already been stolen. How do I blast-promote this book ASAP so that everyone knows it’s mine before it’s stolen any further? Should I make a big deal on the fact that I’m getting [...]