Ep 68: All Authors Must Promote Themselves. Myth or Fact?, with Samara Rafert

In this week's full episode, get amazing top tips from publicist Samara Rafert about how to promote your book and work with your publicist.

Have you always wondered what happens after you get a publishing contract? How much of the "all authors must promote themselves" is really a myth, and how much is true? How much support do publishing houses REALLY offer first-time authors?

Well, here's your opportunity to be in the know. In this episode we interview Samara, a publicist for a major publishing house and get the skinny. You'll also get all of the below questions answered!

• What does a traditional publisher/publicist do
• How to get your book into bookstores, libraries AND specialty shops,museums
• How to get distribution on your books
• How a traditional press helps to get you featured in magazines and national media
• How to get published with a University Press
• How to find a quality writing group
• How to deal with negative comments about your novel
• How to use social media to promote your book