Smith Publicity Named to Agency Elite Top 100 List for 2023
PRNews Recognizes Smith Publicity for the Second Consecutive Year We’re proud to announce that PRNews has named Smith Publicity to its Agency Elite Top 100 List for 2023, and it marks the second year in a row we’ve been included. The list recognizes a select group of PR firms that are leaders in their practice […]
Byline Articles: A Staple of Book Promotion to Build Visibility and Attract New Business Opportunities
Welcome back to Smith Publicity’s Industry Innovations Series! In this new 12-part blog series, the Smith Publicity team will explore various industry-related topics: from the evolution of self-publishing to the explosion of podcasts to social media and how it’s changed book marketing and much more. Each month, we will discuss how different innovations have evolved and […]
How Authors Can be In-Demand Speakers – Book Marketing Webinar
Many authors are in-demand speakers as one of the opportunities that arise from writing a book. If you’re an author or soon to become one, you can learn more in our latest Smith Publicity webinar, “Becoming a Coveted Speaker: How Authors Can Build Their Speaking Confidence, Land an Agent, and be a Part of Successful […]
The Book Tour – Does It Still Exist?
Welcome back to Smith Publicity’s Industry Innovations Series! In this new 12-part blog series, the Smith Publicity team will explore various industry-related topics, from the evolution of self-publishing to the explosion of podcasts to social media, how it’s changed book marketing, and much more. Each month, we will discuss how different innovations have evolved and […]
Lessons from 5 Authors Who Put TikTok to Good Use
As the fastest-growing social media platform in 2022, TikTok can no longer be dismissed as a frivolous platform where people make dance videos. With a growing tribe of readers (#BookTok), Tiktok is a great place for authors to gain popularity, showcase their books, and build a loyal community of readers. In fact, publishing industry trends […]
2022 Smith Publicity Book Marketing Scholarship Winner Announced
As Book Publicists, We Recognize Persuasive Writing Congratulations to Eve Jensen, NYU class of 2023, who has been named the recipient of Smith Publicity’s 2022 book marketing scholarship. We honor and recognize her for persuasive writing, which is helpful in our pitches and book publicity campaigns daily. For years, Smith Publicity has offered a book […]
Video: Our Book Marketing Services and Staff
Learn More About Our Book Publicity Professionals Watch our Smith Publicity introductory video to meet our team and learn more about the unique marketing services we offer. Our book publicists are ready to promote your book with exclusive techniques and methods that we’ve perfected for every genre. Whether your work is self-published or from a […]
How and Why Podcasts Benefit Authors
Not Your Average Interview: The Many Advantages of Podcasts Welcome back to Smith Publicity’s Industry Innovations Series! In this new 12-part blog series, the Smith Publicity team will explore various industry-related topics: from the evolution of self-publishing to the explosion of podcasts to social media and how it’s changed book marketing and much more. Each […]
How the Media Decides What Books to Cover – Book Marketing Webinar
What to learn more about how the media chooses which books and authors to cover? If yes, it’s as easy as attending the Smith Publicity webinar “What Media Wants: An Inside Look Into What Makes for Successful Book and Author Coverage” on July 27 at 2 p.m. EST. You can register and attend the hour-long […]
3 Design Elements that Make Books Easier to Read
By Jenny Engwer, FriesenPress For many people, the terms book design and book cover design are interchangeable. It’s not surprising — cliches like “don’t judge a book by its cover” exist for a reason, after all — but many assume a designer’s impact is limited to the book’s exterior. The inside of the book is […]