Top 5 Book Marketing Companies for Emerging Authors

It is a common assumption that being an author isn't too difficult of a job. You just write a book, and your work is done.

It is a common assumption that being an author isn't too difficult of a job. You just write a book, and your work is done. However, the reality is a bit more complicated than that. A lot goes into writing and publishing a book, and even then, you're not entirely done. Once your book is or about to be published, you need to advertise and market it in a way that lets your target audience discover it. This is where book marketing companies come in.

These book marketing companies employ various techniques, including social media marketing, Amazon ads, strategy development, email marketing, and more, to create some buzz about your new book in the market. Book marketing services usually include press release creation and distribution, podcasts and interviews, and work toward transforming the author's name into a brand.

However, to ensure you are ahead of the curve, you need the best book marketing company to advertise and promote your book. And lucky for you, we have a list of the top five book marketing companies any emerging author would be glad to hire.

#1: MindStir Media

The top choice for book publicity and marketing is this New Hampshire-headquartered MindStir Media, with offices in Los Angeles, California. Helping self-published authors become best-sellers on Amazon and Wall Street Journal and award winners for over 12 years, MindStir offers a popular book PR service, their three-month book publicity package. With this package, authors get websites designed and developed, book trailers created, guaranteed book reviews, promos on YouTube, PR placements on FOX, CBS, and NBC, and guaranteed interviews and book spotlights. But their innovative ideas helped MindStir Media bag the number 1 spot on our list. One of these ideas was the introduction of a separate influencer package through which personalities like Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington, actress Tori Spelling, and author Mariel Hemingway promote your book via video endorsements and social media shout-outs, enhancing book sales.

#2: Woodbridge Publishers

Founded in 2016, Woodbridge Publishers work hard towards increasing the likelihood of your book creating interest for readers, agents, retailers, and other publishers, providing you with a one-stop solution for authors, including everything from writing, editing, printing, publishing, distribution, and marketing. Not only do they help you edit and publish, but they also help you transform your name into a brand and ensure your book sales are more than satisfactory by employing proven successful techniques to give you a best-seller.

Having helped turn authors like Larry Center, William Dingwall, and Scott Harrison into brands, Woodbridge Publishers is a one-of-a-kind publishing agency catering to all your needs! In addition to helping authors with their writing, Woodbridge has ghostwriters to develop biopics and fictitious characters. Moreover, Woodbridge can also help you make your book stand out with a well-thought-out layout and typesetting so you can get started on your next best-seller.

#3: Smith Publicity

Smith Publicity is a New Jersey-based book and author marketing agency founded by Dan Smith. Since its inception in 1997, this agency has become one of the most renowned marketing firms in the country, helping authors and books become newsworthy and reach the masses through media platforms like TV and radio. Moreover, Smith Publicity has a comprehensive portfolio of published authors, from self-published to traditionally published.

If you're looking for customized and personalized book publicity services, Smith Publicity is the agency for you. Their campaigns include sparking sales, creating interest for speaking engagements, building and enhancing your author brand, and helping you use your book to attract media coverage and new clients.

#4: Manhattan Book Group

Manhattan Book Group is a book publishing company specializing in book and author marketing services. Located in the heart of New York, i.e., Broadway, it provides self-published authors with book publicity and marketing support. According to New York Weekly, "Manhattan Book Group is a reliable and viable option operated by a bestselling author with clear expertise in publishing. Highly recommended."

Manhattan Book Group aims to create and manage your Facebook and Twitter promotions so your focus can solely be on your writing. It is another good option if you seek media placements on major news outlets, best-seller campaigns, and social media marketing.

#5: Kelley and Hall

Kelley and Hall is a literary publicity and marketing firm based in Boston, dedicated to helping publishers as well as authors by providing book marketing services. Part of the facilities they provide is to induce conversation about the book and build author recognition in the industry to put your book on the map and eventually increase book sales. They also help authors build their brand for future books they might want to release, providing you with book marketing and promotion packages.

Some of their more renowned authors is Lisa Genova, author of Still Alice who was featured on various platforms such as TV, newspapers, radio, and blogs. Other popular authors include Beth Merlin, Brunonia Barry, Laura Kisischke, and Jacquelyn Mitchard.

And there you have it, folks. The top book marketing companies that would be an excellent choice for any emerging author to start their brand. Whether you are looking for ghostwriting, editing, publishing, or marketing services for your new book, you can find all you need here. Reach out to the relevant company that best meets your requirements, ensures your book is promoted at the right platforms and acquires the recognition it deserves to turn you from an "author" to a "brand."

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