Authors will benefit hugely from this practical book by seeing how effective they can be at helping to promote their own books. Alison Baverstock encourages authors to work with publishers & agents but also explains how to 'go it alone' for authors who plan to self publish. The book covers: how marketing works; what opportunities there are; how authors can help; how to get noticed; how to get local publicity organise a launch event & keep the momentum going after publication. The book also provides authors with a real insight into the publishing process & contains illuminating interviews with everyone concerned: editors marketing people & most importantly authors.