Do you have a book to promote? There's a mountain of literature and aids out there that say they'll help, but they always seem to be missing something. For the definitive book promotion how-to, add Book Blitz: Getting Your Book in the News by Barbara Gaughen and Ernest Weckbaugh to your writer's bookshelf. Turning your book into a success isn't a get rich quick scheme. It takes a lot of work and a major time investment. If you're up for the challenge, but don't know what the steps are to get it done,... more info
Marketing Calendar is Excellent:
I just had to add my two cents after reading the other reviews. This book DOES have something unique and very useful -- a built-in marketing calendar that you can use to pace yourself when getting ready to release a book and so that you do the right things at the right times. I teach seminars on book publishing and promotion and always bring this along to hold up as a highly recommended book.
ok- but there are better books on subject:
Check out Bill Parkhurst's HOW TO GET PUBLICITY or Levinson's GUERRILLA MARKETING FOR WRITERS. They will teach you more.
Unimpressive:
Book Blitz,Getting Your Book In the News has some good basic ideas, but nothing particularly original. In addition, it lacks the level of detail that makes some other similar books superior to it. It is not the best choice for someone looking to move their new book.
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