News Release Critiques
I see dozens of news releases every day. Few make the grade. Most are uninteresting, unnews-worthy, and book-focused. What does it take to sell books with a good news release? In a 15-minute phone call, I can give you feedback on your news release to help you make it one that sells books. - John Kremer
A great resource for stories on how to get publicity in key media as well as listings of key media: who to contact, how to contact, what they want to see, etc. Really fresh hot leads.
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Book Marketing 105: Choosing a Book Distribution System
This vital mini-guide includes criteria for deciding how you will distribute your books. Also includes complete information on 30 distributors, 3 sales reps to the chains, 4 library distributors, 89 book publishers who also distribute for other publishers, 27 bookstore wholesalers, 34 library wholesalers, and 23 Spanish-language wholesalers. Plus a sample book distribution contract. Ebook download, $30.00.
Top 700 Independent Bookstores
This database features 740 stores with address, book buyer, owner, event coordinator, phone, fax, email, website, and more! Cost: $40.00. This data file features an updated list of the largest indie bookstores that work with authors and buy books from indie publishers. The report comes as a data file download (your choice of Microsoft Access, Excel, or rich text format). The data files do require that you know how to use a database or word-processing program.
TVPRGuys.com
Want to get on top national TV talk shows like Oprah, The View, Good Morning America, Today and Larry King? This report offers a database/directory of the top 323 national TV & cable shows that interview authors, experts, and other guests. You not only get contact names, addresses and emails but also detailed profiles on each show including what types of guests they want and the best ways to approach them.
RadioPRGuy.com
"When you decide that you're ready to start dealing direct with radio stations, get Alex Carroll's program. His top radio show database, tapes of dealing with radio producers, and examples of actual talk shows will help you to become a radio talk show star." - John Kremer
Entertainment Magazine Editors (Music, TV, Movies)
These book reviewers and magazine editors have been updated as noted at the end of any listing (10/10). If the contact is vital to you, verify the book reviewer's or editor's name and address before making submissions. Please send us any corrections or additions. Email JohnKremer@bookmarket.com. Thanks. Let's keep this list up-to-date for everyone.
Entertainment Magazines
Entertainment Weekly - see http://magagenie.com/entertainment-weekly-magazine.
Juxtapoz, High Speed Productions, 1303 Underwood Avenue, San Francisco CA 94124; 415-822-3083. Email: editor@juxtapoz.com. Web: http://www.juxtapoz.com. Art, music, and culture magazine.
- M. Revelli, Editor. Email: editor@juxtapoz.com.
- Evan Pricco, Managing Editor. Email: evan@juxtapoz.com. Reviewed The Story of Island Records, Pixar: 25 Years of Animation, and :Phunk: Around the World Across the Unierse.
- Erin Dyer, Associate Editor. Email: erin@juxtapoz.com. Reviewed Mike Evans' The Art of British Rock, The Street Art Stencil Book, and Hugh Holland's Locals Only: California Skateboarding (photography book).
- Alexander Tarrant, New Media & Technology Editor
Music Magazines
Chamber Music, Chamber Music America, 305 Seventh Avenue, New York NY 10001-6008; 212-242-2022; Fax: 212-242-7955. Web: http://www.chamber-music.org. Bimonthly music magazine (11/09).
- Ellen Goldensohn, Editor
- Fred Cohn, Consulting Editor
- Hollis Headrick interviewed Ddavid Cutler, author of The Savvy Musician (11/09).
Jazzwise, 2(b) Gleneagle Mews, Ambleside Avenue, London SW16 6AE, United Kingdom; 020-8677-0122; Fax: 020-8677-7128.
- Jon Newey, Editor. Reviewed Ginger Baker's Hellraiser autobiography, Richard Jack's Galactic Ramble, and Geoff Gans' Prestige Records: The Album Cover Collection (2/10).
- Stephen Graham, Co-Editor
- Mike Flynn, Gig Guide Editor. Email: mike@jazzwise.com.
- Brian Priestley, Contributor. Reviewed Alyn Shipton's I Feel a Song Coming On bio of Jimmy McHugh (2/10).
- Stuart Nicholson, Contributor. Reviewed Brian Glasser's In a Silent Way bio of Joe Zawinul (2/10).
Opera News, The Metropolitan Opera Guild, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York NY 100223-6593. Email: letters@operanews.com. Web: http://www.operanews.com. Monthly opera magazine (11/10).
- F Paul Driscoll, Editor in Chief
- Brian Kellow, Features Editor
- Adam Wasserman, Online Editor
- Drew Minter reviewed Suzanne Cusick's Francesca Caccini at the Medici Court (7/10).
- David Shengold reviewed Gregor Tassie's Kirill Kondrashin (7/10).
- Arlo McKinnon reviewed Dmitri Shostakovich's The Nose (11/10).
- David Baker reviewed R Larry Todd's Fanny Hensel (11/10).
- John Freeman reviewed Oliver Hilmes' Cosima Wagner bio (11/10).
- Jesse Cohen reviewed Vincent Giroud's French Opera (11/10).
Paste Magazine, Paste Media Group, P O Box 1606, Decatur GA 30031; 404-207-1200; Fax: 404-378-8872. Email: news@pastemagazine.com. Web: http://www.pastemagazine.com. Bimonthly music magazine has suspended print publication, but survives as a digital magazine. The online version has features on music, movies, TV, games, and books.
- Josh Jackson, Editor-in-Chief
- Rachel Maddox, Associate Editor
- Charles McNair, Books Editor
- Tim Regan-Porter, Film Editor (also President)
- James Killingsworth, Games Editor
- Austin Ray, Web Editor
Rolling Stone - http://magagenie.com/rolling-stone-magazine
Spin Magazine, Spin Media, 408 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York NY 10013; 212-231-7400; Fax: 212-231-7312. Email: feedback@spin.com. Web: http://www.spin.com. Monthly music magazine (12/10).
- Doug Brod, Editor-in-Chief
- Steve Kandell, Deputy Editor
- Charles Aaron, Music Editor
- David Marchese, Associate Editor, Book It. Reviewed Simon Goddard's Mozipedia, Shirley Halperin and Steve Bloom's Reefer Movie Madness, Dan Charnas' The Big Payback, Sara Marcus' Girls to the Front and four other books. Also recommended another 9 books (12/10).
- Troy Patterson, Contributing Writer and movie critic.
- Mark Bautz, Online Editor
Vintage Guitar, P O Box 7301, Bismarck ND 58507; 701-255-1197; Fax: 701-255-0250. Web: http://www.vintageguitar.com. Monthly publication devoted to vintage guitars and other stringed instruments (1/10).
- Ward Meeker, Editor. Email: vguitar@vguitar.com.
- Dan Forte, Editor-at-Large
Movie and TV Magazines
ABC Soaps in Depth, 270 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs NJ 07632. Web: http://www.soapsindepth.com. Featured the following books among other holiday gifts: Jim Warren's Gee Whiz and Steve Burton photography books, Steve Burton and Derk Cheetwood's Soap Dishes: The Cookbook, Carolyn Hennesy's novel Pandora Gets Heart, Lisa Cerasoli's memoir As Nora Jo Fades Away, Brandon Barash's photography book, David Zyla's The Color of Style, and nine other books written by or about soap stars.
- Dawn Owens, Editor-in-Chief
- Richard Simms, Executive Editor
Access DirecTV, Meredith Corporation, 1716 Locust Street, Des Moines IA 50309-3023. Web: http://www.directv.com. Monthly TV magazine for DirecTV subscribers (12/10).
- Eric Fell, Editor-in-Chief
- Janet Ungless, Executive Editor
DGA Monthly, Directors Guild of America, 7920 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90046-0907; 310-289-2082; Fax: 310-289-5384. Email: dgamonthly@dga.org. Web: http://www.dga.org. Monthly magazine for the members of the guild (12/10).
- Ddarrell Hope, Editor
- James Greenberg, Editor, DGA Quarterly
Dish Entertainment Magazine, Tribune Media Service, 1720 W Florist Avenue #150, Glendale WI 53209; 414-352-8700. Email: dishmag@tribune.com. Monthly TV magazine sent to Dish TV subscribers (12/10).
- Barb Oates, Editor in Chief. Email: boates@tribune.com. Interviewed novelist Brad Meltzer, star of the History Channel reality series, Brad Meltzer's Decoded (12/10).
- Ryan Berenz, Sports Editor
- Mike Frey, Staff Writer, Reality Check. About reality TV shows.
The Hollywood Reporter, 5055 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90036-4396; 323-525-2130; Fax: 323-525-2377. Email: news@thr.com. Web: http://www.thr.com. Weekly movie and TV insider magazine (11/10).
- Janice Min, Editorial Director
- Stephen Galloway, Executive Editor, Features
- Degen Pener, Culture Editor
- Matthew Belloni, News Editor
- Gregg Kilday, Film Editor
- James Hibberd, Television Editor
- Shirley Halperin, Music Editor
- Carol mcColgin, Style Editor
- Merle Ginsberg, Senior Writer, Rambling Reporter. Email: merle.ginsberg@thr.com. Hollywood celebrity and people news.
- Carolyn Giardina, Contributing Editor, Tech
- Jonathan Handel, Contributing Editor, Labor
ICG Magazine, David Geffner, Executive Editor, International Cinematographers Guild, 7755 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood CA 90046; 323-876-0160; Fax: 323-878-1180. Email: info@icgmagazine.com. Web: http://www.icgmagazine.com. Monthly magazine for cinematographers (7/10).
MovieMaker, 8328 De Soto Avenue, Canoga Park CA 91304; 818-349-2300; Fax: 818-349-9922. Email: staff@moviemaker.com. Web: http://www.moviemaker.com. Motto: The Art and Business of Making Movies. Bimonthly magazine about movie-making (7/10).
- Timothy Rhys, Editor-in-Chief
- Jennifer Wood, Editor
TV Guide, Radnor PA 19088. Email: letters@tvguidemagazine.com. Web: http://www.tvguidemagazine.com or http://www.tvguide.com. Focused solely on TV shows and personalities. Weekly magazine.
- Debra Birnbaum, Editor-in-Chief
- Matt Roush, Columnist, Roush Review. Email: askmatt@tvguidemagazine.com. Reviews TV shows.
- William Keck, Columnist, Keck's Exclusives. Insider news about new and current TV shows.
- Ingela Ratledge, Columnist, Is It Just Me? Email: iijm@tvguidemagazine.com. Q&A column on TV and television stars.
- Stephen Battaglio, Columnist, TV Insider: The Biz. Insider news about the business of TV.
Watch! Magazine - See: http://magagenie.com/watch-magazine-from-cbs.
Art and Photography Magazines
Please note that most magazines like to review new books. So they need to see books (galley copies or advanced review copies) 12 to 24 weeks before the publication date of the book. For more about publication dates, see http://www.bookmarket.com/pubdate.htm.
RadioPRGuy.com - "When you decide that you're ready to start dealing with radio stations directly, get Alex Carroll's program. His top radio show database, tapes of dealing with producers, and examples of actual talk shows will help you to become a radio talk show star." - John Kremer
TVPRGuys.com - Want to get on top national TV talk shows like Oprah, Good Morning America, Today and Larry King? Bradley Communications offers a database/directory of the top 323 national TV & cable shows that interview authors and other guests. You not only get contact names, addresses and emails but also detailed profiles on each show including what types of guests they want and the best ways to approach them.
1001 Ways to Market Your Books, 6th Edition describes more than 1,000 ideas, tips, and suggestions for marketing books - all illustrated with real-life examples showing how other publishers and authors have successfully marketed their books.
May, 2008. ISBN: 0-912411-49-X. 704-page softcover. $27.95.
Everything You Should Know about Publicity, Publishing, and Building a Platform — If you want to learn from a master book publicist all the techniques that have worked for her for more than twenty years, Arielle Ford offers an intensive PR course for new authors. She was the book publicist for many bestselling authors, including Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Debbie Ford, Deepak Chopra, Neale Donald Walsch, etc. Only $497.
