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Book Publicist Selects Top 25 Book Fairs and Book Festivals Authors Should Attend
Book fairs are wonderful places to interact with fellow authors, publishers, network with book industry leaders, locate the help you need such as a publicist or book editor, and learn what’s new in the marketplace. Here is a list of 25 book fairs and events that are worthy of your attendance.
16 Sweet Reasons Talk Radio is a Great Way to Promote a Book, Product or Message
Radio is one of the most effective marketing tools for those who want to reach both mass-market and targeted audiences. Talk radio is even more effective but often less appreciated by those with a message to sell to American consumers. There are several good reasons to consider talk radio. Consider these sweet 16:
YouTube- A Powerful Arrow in an Author’s Book Marketing Quiver
In the history of book marketing the hottest marketing spots are the locations where the most people can be found, whether it’s the town square, bazaar, train station, airport, MySpace, YouTube or Twitter. Now, authors must use YouTube to maximize their potential.

An Interview With Book Publicist Scott Lorenz by Norm Goldman of Bookpleasurescom
Norm Goldman of Bookpleasures.com interviews book publicist Scott Lorenz of Westwind Communications.

How to Get Booked on a Radio Talk Show & Conduct a First Class Interview
Book publicist Scott Lorenz, President of Westwind Communications interviews nationally syndicated talk show host George Woods. The topic, How to Get Booked on a Radio Talk Show and What to do Next Woods offers great advice on how to get booked on radio talk shows as well as conducting a first class interview.

Should Authors Do Book Signings? Book Publicist Says "Go For It"
Are book signings effective? Are they are good use of resources, ie the author's time, the publicist's time etc? Book publicist and book marketing Scott Lorenz says yes. Just do it! "Frankly, often what happens is something good that goes way beyond simply selling a book."
Book Marketing Books Every Author Must Read
As a book marketing guy and book publicist it’s imperative for me to keep up with all of the great books and magazine articles being published on the topic of book marketing. I’ve read dozens and dozens of books on book marketing and usually have found a morsel or two of useful information in each one. Here’s a list of my favorites. By the way, I’ve personally met or have spoken to each author and can attest to the veracity of the material they present and their credentials to discuss these topics.

Real Name or Pen Name Book Publicist Discusses Pros Cons
As a book marketing expert and book publicist I have represented a long list of authors, some of whom have chosen to use pen names. Others have asked me about the wisdom of using a pen name. My general response is to advise against a pen name but there are good reasons not to sign a book with your real name. Here’s a pro/con discussion with a little history as well.
Talking To The Media Is Like No Other Conversation You Will Ever Have
Talking to the media is like no other conversation you will ever have, it requires your full concentration and all the skills you can muster. The skills needed to generate sales from interviews are best obtained through media coaching or media training. Tips and advice are provided by a former FOX News producer,a Fortune 500 Executive media trainer and book publicist.
How Authors Can Be Outstanding Talk Radio Guests
Book publicist Scott Lorenz, President of Westwind Communications interviews nationally syndicated talk show host George Woods. The topic, How Authors can be Outstanding Talk Radio Guests. Woods offers great advice on how to get booked on radio talk shows as well as conducting a first class interview.

Do Amazon Rankings of Your Competitors Matter?
Authors often wonder why their Amazon sales ranking goes up or down. The seemingly random ranking system drives many authors to frustration. There’s a new tool that will help authors track their own books and those of others called TitleZ

Book Cover Design Tips by Book Publicist Scott Lorenz
One reason the task of book cover design becomes so daunting and painful is that authors too often wait until the end of the publishing process, instead of nearer the beginning, to think through book cover design, blurbs, the forward and other design elements.
Authors: Hire An Agent’s ‘Agent’ to Sell Your Book
As a book promotion specialist who deals daily with the media, I learned a long time ago that a common mistake in crafting pitch letters is making them too long. The same is true of query letters to an agent. A query letter should be no more than half a page. You have to know exactly what agents want to hear, what they're looking for. Tell them only that and end the letter right there! Keep it short, keep it sweet and you'll be one step closer to landing an agent.

Winter/Spring 2011 Book Fairs and Book Festivals Authors & Book Lovers Should Attend
Authors can promote their book and meet fellow authors at book fairs. Here’s a list of Winter/Spring 2011 book fairs and book festivals worthy of your attendance.
Recession-Proof Book Marketing Strategies
Learn the following cost efficient yet effectively sustainable book marketing techniques in spite of the recession.
How Opt-In Email Advertisements Can Trigger Bigger And Better Book Sales
Find out how an “Opt-In” email advertisement program helps book marketers in reaching the right demographic and significantly improve the effectiveness of any book-selling campaign.

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Book Marketing Books Every Author Must Read
As a book marketing guy and book publicist it’s imperative for me to keep up with all of the great books and magazine articles being published on the topic of book marketing. I’ve read dozens and dozens of books on book marketing and usually have found a morsel or two of useful information in each one. Here’s a list of my favorites. By the way, I’ve personally met or have spoken to each author and can attest to the veracity of the material they present and their credentials to discuss these topics.

Should Authors Do Book Signings? Book Publicist Says "Go For It"
Are book signings effective? Are they are good use of resources, ie the author's time, the publicist's time etc? Book publicist and book marketing Scott Lorenz says yes. Just do it! "Frankly, often what happens is something good that goes way beyond simply selling a book."
Just like a good recipe, marketing is all about the MIX!
Promoting your business, your book, even yourself, takes time to plan. All the time I hear comments like “I tried using a publicist, he didn’t do a thing for me!” Or “I’ve tried advertising it just doesn’t work.” Most people consider one marketing tool at a time.
An Interview With Book Publicist Scott Lorenz by Norm Goldman of Bookpleasurescom
Norm Goldman of Bookpleasures.com interviews book publicist Scott Lorenz of Westwind Communications.

Real Name or Pen Name Book Publicist Discusses Pros Cons
As a book marketing expert and book publicist I have represented a long list of authors, some of whom have chosen to use pen names. Others have asked me about the wisdom of using a pen name. My general response is to advise against a pen name but there are good reasons not to sign a book with your real name. Here’s a pro/con discussion with a little history as well.
How to choose a publicist
The best way to gain good publicity for your small business is to hire a good publicist. To help you choose a publicist, you need a checklist to assess the qualifications and experience of the publicist.

How Small Businesses Can Build a Big Brand With PR
How can small businesses build a big brand? It’s simple. It’s with PR. As a publicist I’ve known this for years. I’ve seen media exposure launch everything from new medical procedures to special events and inventions. Why does it work? It works because PR is the bridge that connects large audiences with a single person with the big idea. How do you get it? You can do it yourself up to a point or allocate some money for a publicist.

Book Publicist Selects Top 25 Book Fairs and Book Festivals Authors Should Attend
Book fairs are wonderful places to interact with fellow authors, publishers, network with book industry leaders, locate the help you need such as a publicist or book editor, and learn what’s new in the marketplace. Here is a list of 25 book fairs and events that are worthy of your attendance.
Writing a Book? Here Are Some Things To Consider About Marketing It
You thought writing a book was hard? Wait, the much harder part comes when it's time to market it, so you want to make sure you've got a good book publicist who knows what to do. Here are some marketing tips for making your book a best seller.
Top Book Fairs and Book Festivals For 2011
Book fairs are excellent places to interact with fellow authors and publishers, network with book industry leaders, locate the help you need such as a publicist or book editor, and learn what’s new in the marketplace. Includes a list of book fairs and events that are worthy of your attendance for 2011.
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