Julia Drake is the co-founder of Wildbound PR, a boutique literary PR and marketing firm that has led successful campaigns for high-profile and indie authors alike, partnering with major publishers, indie presses, and literary organizations. In this episode, Julia explores the distinct aspects of publishing PR versus traditional PR, how to foster cultural conversations around books, and the impact of social media, particularly TikTok, on book promotion.
Key Takeaways:
- How to prep authors for interviews
- How to promote books through TikTok
- How to connect books to current events
Episode Timeline:
0:00\tIntroduction to Wild Bound PR and Julia Drake
1:30\tThe journey from film to literary PR
4:00\tSuccessful Wildbound campaigns
6:00 The myth of inspiration
7:25\tDifferences between traditional PR and publishing PR
8:50\tCreating conversations around books
10:30\tPreparing first-time authors for PR
13:35\tThe success rates for book publishing
15:00\tThe impact of social media on Book promotion
16:25\tThe ins and outs of BookTok
19:45\tClient expectations vs. reality in publishing PR
22:05\tWhat sets Wildbound apart
24:30\tJulia's thought leadership philosophy
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