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Book publicist susan schwartzman has been in the publishing and publicity for more than 30 years. Publicity examples, media success garis media national. If youre new to public speaking, work on it before your first speaking events. Karen bultiauw freelance book publicist and consultant. Innovative publicity and marketing for printed books, ebooks, authors and businesses through television, radio, newspapers, magazines, blogs and social media promotion. Skellie from the rockable press brings you a complete blueprint for all freelance business models wanting to make money in the new market. May 01, 2019 we were thrilled to book author and amazing race canada winner tim hague sr on ctvs etalk daily this month. You can travel and create a career that fits in with your life. Jul 22, 2018 a publicist is a key to a book s success in the media. Heres what you need to know about working with a book. Learn how to hire a freelance book publicist the balance careers.
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