Marketing & Visibility

Speak about your book with confidence.

Prepare for broadcast interviews with a focused story angle, useful media materials and practice answering questions on camera.

  • Story angles
  • Media kit
  • Media training
  • Broadcast outreach
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A clear explanation helps a viewer understand why your book matters.

We help you identify relevant talking points, prepare a media kit and practise the conversation. We can support outreach, while producers decide which guests to book.

Part of Marketing & Visibility

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Before the red light

Preparation that helps you speak naturally.

  • Three things you want viewers to remember
  • A short, true story from writing the book
  • Answers that fit a segment, not a lecture
  • The book, in shot

What we handle

What we can help with.

  1. 01

    Story angles

    Identify timely topics and personal experiences that connect with the book.

  2. 02

    Media kit

    Bring together your biography, headshot, book details and key talking points.

  3. 03

    Broadcast outreach

    Prepare pitches for programmes with a relevant audience.

  4. 04

    Media training

    Practise answering questions clearly, with feedback on pace and delivery.

  5. 05

    On set presence

    Discuss practical presentation details before appearing on camera.

  6. 06

    After the interview

    Organise available links and permitted clips for your own channels.

The steps we work through

  1. 01Position

    Discuss the book and the subjects you can speak about well.

  2. 02Prepare

    Prepare the media pack and practise likely questions.

  3. 03Pitch

    Approach relevant producers with a focused pitch.

  4. 04On air

    Prepare for confirmed appearances and agree on follow up.

TV Interviews

Let’s prepare your book’s talking points.

Share the book you have in mind and the support you need. We will review your enquiry and contact you.

Speak With Us

Share your book plans

Describe your book, draft or publishing plans. We will review your message and get in touch.