Good point, Debi. Thanks. Unless you’re a super successful author, most newspapers need a very local connection and they need you to make that clear to them.

I’ll add a tip to this that might help nonfiction authors — if you interviewed others for your book and they’re quoted or referenced, send a press release to THEIR hometown paper, too, with the “local expert contributes to book” angle. It’s a good way to expand your exposure when you’ve got that option.

Also, both nonfiction and fiction authors should be sending out tip sheet-type press releases. Learn more about them here: http://buildbookbuzz.com/boost-your-book-publicity-success-with-tip-sheets/ .

Sandy

Thanks so much, Paula, for your helpful suggestions. Every author would love to have a feature story appear in a newspaper about his/her book and you’ve given us some excellent advise on how to increase our chances of just that.

Nothing like advice from one who knows!

Judith Marshall
Author of “Husbands May Come and Go but Friends are Forever,” optioned for the big screen

I’m glad it was helpful, Theresa. Also, as an FYI, my friend Dana has a great training program on how to sell children’s books — you can learn more on this blog post I wrote about it: http://bit.ly/VnsfcA

Sandy

I’ll add that the quote shouldn’t be about how you’ve achieved a lifelong dream by writing a book.

Thanks!

Sandy