tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873310034792180434.post2814373915741126518..comments2024-03-28T02:15:50.964-05:00Comments on Phenix & Phenix Literary Publicists: An unprepared author can’t fake a good on-air interviewRusty Shelton - Managing Directorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242193991444737105noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873310034792180434.post-46861096249957057292007-08-10T08:16:00.000-05:002007-08-10T08:16:00.000-05:00Hi, Libba - thanks for your question! Though publi...Hi, Libba - thanks for your question! Though publicity can be a good investment for some POD authors--depending on their goals--there are a couple reasons why we typically shy away from POD books as a publicity firm. First of all, they can be difficult to promote to traditional reviewers (trade publications, newspapers, magazines, etc.), the vast majority of which won't write a review for a POD book (you do have to focus on online reviews). Secondly, it is hard for an author to justify a major PR expense when their book has limited distribution, again unless there are goals other than (or in addition to) sales. <BR/><BR/>My advice is to find a publisher that can offer solid distribution before you hire a publicist. If you do end up going POD, focus on promoting the book to your niche via online and local/regional PR opportunities and don't spend a ton of money along the way. <BR/><BR/>We do offer a free media analysis to authors interested in learning more about the PR potential of their book, so down the road feel free to submit a copy to us.Rusty Shelton - Managing Directorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05242193991444737105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873310034792180434.post-33173016193249198472007-08-08T21:34:00.000-05:002007-08-08T21:34:00.000-05:00Hey Katie & Rusty! I'm shopping for a publisher ri...Hey Katie & Rusty! I'm shopping for a publisher right now, and eventually a publicist. What do you guys think about POD? I've heard it can be difficult to publicize outside of online outlets, but it's really the only publishing option available to me right now. Can you recommend a POD service, too? Thanks. Please answer when you can. --LibbaLibbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02618579471104147379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3873310034792180434.post-80226310851331348842007-08-07T15:33:00.000-05:002007-08-07T15:33:00.000-05:00True that! I can't wait for the November workshop!...True that! I can't wait for the November workshop!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02655332960952428064noreply@blogger.com