Press releases get your book in front of journalists, bloggers, and media outlets who can share it with a wider audience. Even if a journalist doesn’t cover your book immediately, your announcement builds credibility, raises visibility, and can drive readers to discover your book online or in stores. It’s a way to turn news into buzz and sales. They can help you land TV and podcast interview opportunities, newspaper features, and even speaking opportunities.
Author Press Releases
Media Coverage for Authors
You don’t need to work with an expensive PR firm to get publicity for your book.
Expand Your Reach
Share Your Story With Media and Readers
BookTrib crafts a compelling press release about your book and then distributes it to thousands of the right people—more than 8,000 media contacts and readers alike, hitting news outlets like TV, radio, newspapers, and magazines at a fraction of the cost of hiring a publicist!
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Authors looking to grow their platform or speaking opportunities
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Promoting new book releases
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Booking TV, newspaper, and podcast interviews
The Numbers Behind the Stories
1.8 m
Monthly Search Impressions
390,000
Monthly Social Media Impressions
100,000
Unique Monthly Visitors
22
Years Helping Authors Get Discovered
Newswires
Ensure your story gets spread far and wide. BookTrib works with a world-leading online newswire service to distribute your release to a broad network of media contacts. Our releases feed into several world-leading news databases used by millions of professionals daily.
- 8,000 media outlets across the United States
- Major global news databases
- Expands your reach beyond the original release
Syndication
Most of our author press releases are indexed by Google News and syndicated automatically on dozens of third-party publisher sites. Plus, your release will be distributed to news outlets across the country, including TV, radio, newspapers, and magazines.
- Automatically syndicated and indexed
- Trusted media network
- Increase long-term visibility and discoverability
Social Media
In addition to our news sources, your press release appears across hundreds of social media feeds, including Twitter and Facebook. This added layer of exposure helps your story circulate across digital communities, increasing engagement and encouraging readers to learn more about your book and your message.
- Gain exposure to our audiences
- Increase your discoverability
- Helps increase traffic to your social accounts
Every great book deserves a marketing plan to match.
Get in touch with one of our experts to build your custom book promotion program.
Work With People Who Love Books
Expansive Network
Leveraging BookTrib’s network of medic contacts allows us to amplify your reach, open doors for coverage, and put your story in front of readers.
Supportive Coaching
From building your author platform to planning launches and media outreach, we provide guidance and encouragement.
Expansive Network
Leveraging BookTrib’s network of medic contacts allows us to amplify your reach, open doors for coverage, and put your story in front of readers.
Join Thousands of Happy Authors
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A PR firm helps authors get noticed by the right people. That includes crafting compelling press materials, distributing press releases, pitching journalists, coordinating interviews, and building media coverage that highlights your book and author brand. While BookTrib is not a dedicated PR firm, we specialize in book promotion and offer the same types of public relations services for authors at a fraction of the cost.
Press releases are useful any time you have news worth sharing. Common author press releases include:
- Book launches
- Award nominations
- Special events
- Speaking engagements
- Even milestones in sale numbers
If there’s a story that will get readers and media excited, a press release can help spread the word.
