Book Marketing Press Kit

A press kit is a prepared package of items that provide preliminary information for the press to help market your book. It usually includes:

• Author Bio - a one page history of who you are and why you wrote this book.
• Book Synopsis - a one page summary of your book, its plot, and major themes.
• Press Release - a one page article that explains who you are, what the book is about, important information about the book's publication, and any ties the book may have to current events.
• Summary Sell Sheet - a flyer layout that includes all the important information about your book:
  • Title
  • Cover Imag
  • Publication Date
  • Page Count
  • Selling Price
  • ISBN
  • One Paragraph Summary
  • One Paragraph Author Bio
  • 1 or 2 reviews
  • Where to buy
  • Contact Details
  • Your book website URL

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