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

  • “For authors who cannot swing hiring a publicist for a full PR campaign, these courses are a boon for a DIY approach.”

    Naa Oyo Kwate
    White Burgers, Black Cash (University of Minnesota Press)

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

    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)

  • “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)

  • “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)

  • “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

  • “The program 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)

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

    Angelica Esquivel
    writer and poet

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

    Sandra Tyler
    The Night Garden (Pierian Springs)

  • “Eye-opening for me as a first-time author 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)

  • “I'm an academic who's not really interested in promotion, but this course made it doable—and even fun. Worth every penny.”

    —Kimberly Kay Lamm, author of Riddles of the Sphynx (Bloomsbury)

  • “I was in a panic about my book coming out before the workshops. Now I have an action plan that fits my goals, my personality, and my capability.”

    Frances Bonney Jenner, author of Sing to Me Billy the Kid

“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 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 program offers substantive, practical, and inspiring help with everything from websites, social media, and press materials to pitching and creating targeted media lists. More fun and empowering than I would ever have believed possible.”

    Sarah Stone
    Marriage to the Sea (Four Way Books)

  • “Well worth it! This program 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.”

    Leontina Hormel
    Trailer Park (Rutgers University Press)

  • “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

  • “Authors can't afford NOT to take this workshop. 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

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

    Anindya Kundu
    TED Talks speaker and education expert

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

    Sharonah Fredrick, Killing the Deities (Univ of Nebraska)

  • “Leah brings a wealth of experience and an organized syllabus to offer best book publicity 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 clearly and discernibly help any author.”

    Gidon Eshel, author of Planetary Eating (MIT Press)

  • “From the first day (first 15 minutes), I felt more confident as an author. Leah knows so much and has a way of teaching that is serious, focused and at the same time gentle and friendly.”

    Jeffrey Cohen
    Eating Grasshoppers (University of Texas 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)

“Book Publicity School teaches you how to go the DIY route but with a pro at your side. I’ve been blown away by their kindness and generosity with their templates, advice, ways to find leads, and exercises to help refine how to speak about our books succinctly. A fabulous investment — I’ll be using what I learned for years.”

—Dana Killion, author of Becoming Unbreakable (Amplfy)