Many authors believe it is necessary to hire a publicist in order to land a radio interview. This is not necessarily true as more and more authors are beginning to promote their own books on talk radio. Sometimes all it takes is a little bit of confidence and some self-promotion in order to snag those desired spots on a talk radio. Staying well organized and committed to the … [Read more...]
Fifteen Tips for Giving Great Radio Interviews
Besides spreading the word about your book, what’s the best thing about landing a radio interview? The answer is: you can conduct the interview wearing your pajamas! But there’s a catch. You can’t sound like you’re wearing your pajamas. That’s right. Even though you’re talking on the phone to the reporter and no one can see you, you still have to communicate a professional … [Read more...]
No One Interviews a Book – Radio Interview Tips for Authors
All talk radio listeners have heard them: An interview in which the guest/author utters “as I say in my book” every 10 seconds. I’ve even heard authors recite chapter titles … every one of them! Similarly, some guests mention their website in every sentence. There’s an adage in book publicity: No one interviews a book. Books are not good guests. People, on the other hand, … [Read more...]