Testimonials

“Leah is generous with her broad and detailed knowledge of the art of sending forth one's cherished book successfully into the world . She offers practical magic.”

—Kim Stafford, author of Singer Come from Afar (Red Hen Books)

Singer Come From Afar by Kim Stafford

“It’s essential in today's jam-packed media universe to advocate for your work, but the task can feel overwhelming. Book Publicity School allows you to navigate the process with a strategic mindset and practical tools. Leah breaks it all down in a digestible way that will vastly deepen your resources for book promotion. It’s invaluable, and Leah is a true gem.”

—Mitzi Rapkin, host of First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing via LitHub Radio

  • “A brilliant workshop. I'm feeling prepared, even privileged, going into the publication of my first book—the exact opposite feeling I had beforehand.”

    Ryan Chamberlain
    The Lives & Deaths of Véronique Bangoura

  • “The amount of knowledge, experience, and advice that Leah Paulos is willing to share is staggering. The support was invaluable!”

    Luisa Colon
    Bad Moon Rising (Cemetary Dance)

  • “As an emerging writer, marketing my work is daunting, but Leah explained the process and offered valuable advice backed by years of experience.”

    Angelica Esquivel
    writer and poet

  • “Leah is friendly, accessible, & very generous with her advice. These classes give you the confidence and know-how to create the best possible book roll-out.”

    Elizabeth Hamblet
    7 Steps to College Success (Rowman & Littlefield)

  • “The workshop is a goldmine of information, and Leah gives clear goals, timelines, and ideas. I left feeling empowered.”

    Joanna Strange
    author working on two manuscripts

  • “Leah and her team led me step-by-step through the publication process with time-specific actions to promote my book. Highly recommended!”

    Elizabeth Hilborn
    Restoring Eden (Chicago Review Press)

  • “I didn’t know how to approach promo for my book but I left with all the tools I needed. Leah shares how it really works behind-the-scenes.”

    Julio Gambuto
    Please Unsubscribe. Thanks! (Simon & Schuster)

  • “I finished the course with a clear plan of action—not just a timeline, but a way of organizing & strategizing. Great publicity advice. I highly recommend it!”

    Sandra Taylor
    The Night Garden (Pierian Springs)

  • “The workshops were eye-opening for me as a first-time writer trying to navigate the publishing world. Leah answered all my questions while offering tons of ideas and inspiration.”

    Lydia Sohn
    Here: A Spirituality of Staying in a Culture of Leaving (Convergent)

“It’s quite rare for professionals who are so plugged into their field to offer such rich and comprehensive lessons about it. Considering the years of work that go into it, authors owe it to themselves to give their book the best chance to reach readers. Book Publicity School offers a phenomenal way to do that.”

—Kim Nelson, Making History Move: Five Principles of the Historical Film (Rutgers University Press)

“My journey to agent and publisher took over a decade — writing, revising, pitching, and waiting. Finding the energy to then promote the book was daunting. Enter the dynamic team at Book Publicity School, where the workshops are packed with generosity and expertise and tailored to the unique needs of authors ready to work smart. Highly recommend!”

—Anita Gail Jones, author of The Peach Seed (Henry Holt)

The Peach Seed by Anita Gail Jones

  • “Leah distilled what seems utterly chaotic into a systematic process. Sessions are razor focused, full of craft knowledge. Her calm pacing and delivery, along with generous coaching, makes the exercises productive (even fun) work.”

    Pamela Sandstrom
    Pilgrimage to Broken Mountain (Univ of Colorado Press)

  • “The 6-Week workshop covers everything from what to include on your website and how to ask for blurbs to what to write to journalists. All the resources—sample pitches, lists of outlets that publish essays & book reviews, etc—are invaluable.”

    Pune Dracker, author

  • “The 6-Week Intensive helped me build my book promotion skills and learn how to think about my book from the lens of a journalist. I appreciated Leah's encouraging personality. Well worth it!”

    Leontina Hormel
    Trailer Park (Rutgers University Press)

  • “Book Publicity School offers incredible resources for authors: templates for creating press kits, how-tos for pitching op-eds, lists of top bookstores for events, and digital tools for finding contacts and organizing your book promotion.”

    Scout Invie
    publicist at Torrey House Press

  • “You can't afford NOT to take this workshop if you're an author. I recommend it if you’re writing a book proposal, if you’ve turned in your manuscript, and also if you plan to hire a publicist and want to leverage your investment.”

    Jill Swenson
    author and book development editor

  • “Leah and her team provided detailed and expert advice for generating traction for my book, and the cohort model has been encouraging me to stay the course. Book Publicity School has actually helped me find joy in the process!”

    Anindya Kundu
    TED Talks speaker and education expert

  • “Leah's advice was SUPERB. She offers a series of tools that enable you to do what a publicist does. The workshop gave me concrete results: I'm being published in a literary magazine with a piece about my book. Prior to BPS, I wouldn't have even known how to reach out to them.”

    Sharonah Fredrick, Killing the Deities (Univ of Nebraska)

  • “The 6-week Intensive is an excellent 101 on how to support your book with publicity (platform, press coverage, reviews, events, blurbs, bookstores, and more). Leah brings a wealth of experience and an organized syllabus to walk you through media norms and best practices that aren't easy to intuit from the outside.”

    Sonia Feldman, Girl’s Girl (Dial Press / Random House )

  • “Phenomenal. Informative, very well-organized, and fun—all delivered in super competent, calm and enjoyable tone and spirit. I am 100% confident that these workshops will prove clearly and discernibly helpful to any book author.”

    Gidon Eshel, author of Planetary Eating (MIT Press)

“With my pub date approaching, I expected limited attention from my publisher and was anxious to get my publicity ducks in a row—but I didn't know where to start. Leah explained clearly what I needed to prepare for a successful book launch, and she was always available to answer questions & provide feedback. I left the program armed with great material and feeling much more secure about the path forward.”

—Carl Sciacchitano, The Heart that Fed: A Father, a Son, and the Long Shadow of War (Simon & Schuster)

“The 6-week Intensive gave me the tools I needed to charge ahead, strategically and professionally, to network and promote my new novel. Instead of being scary and intimidating, the process has been empowering and rewarding, and I am forever grateful. Thank you!”

—Toni Halleen, The Good Samaritan (HarperCollins)

Mortal Republic: How Rome Fell Into Tyranny by Edward J. Watts

“Working with Leah helped me to think clearly and express powerfully why my book mattered and what effect I hoped its message would have. She is the best teacher imaginable.”

—Edward J. Watts, author of Mortal Republic (Basic Books)