Marika Flatt is a rock star book publicist, has been a leader in the book industry since 1997, is an avid book lover and knows the importance of a great story.
"I just knew that that was blending books and the literary side with getting people on media, which I also understood and valued. And so it was just kind of like a match made in heaven."
Marika and her husband Doug founded PR by the book in 2002 and she is a regular speaker at book industry events. She is a connector by nature and brings a wealth of information and expertise to the table from her friends and connections in publishing. She is also a travel writer. Flatt became a book publicist when she was 22 years old and fresh out of college. She was working as an intern at a TV station when she met a book publicist and was immediately drawn to the profession. She loved the idea of blending her love of books with her skills in media and communications.
In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How Marika Flatt became a book publicist
2. The importance of mentorship in any industry
3. The publishing options available today.
4. The process of planning, writing and publishing a book
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