PJ Campbell has been in the publishing industry over 11 years. She began her career as a General Merchandise Manager and Director of Events for an independent bookstore on Long Island. In her present position, as Director of Events for a global trade publisher on the east coast,she is credited with creating, organizing and overseeing the scheduling of national author appearances and counseling her global colleagues on author event matters.
She is familiar with all aspects of the publishing process and is an expert in author event promotions, creating 1600+ annual author appearances. From the simplest of bookstore events to masterminding a marketing symposium, to executing gala events and producing the first annual Long Island Children's Book Fair, she knows exactly what it takes to make a book a bestseller. Her rolodex is a list of "who's who" of potential venues.
PJ has a proven strategy for supporting new and established authors in garnering public and media attention that will invariably generate book sales. She understands what it takes to cross-market a book and has the ability to guide authors through the process.
She has been acknowledged by many authors and publishing professionals for her business savvy and creative thinking in launching their work. Purchase a copy of her new book, 101 AUTHOR TIPS: Creating A Successful Book Campaign released June 2009. http://www.amazon.com, http://www.bn.com , http://www.bookrevue.com
Here's what some publishing professionals and authors have to say:
"101 AUTHOR TIPS helps decode the publishing process and manage the author's expectations and steer the author to get maximum mileage out of the publishing launch." Rita Rosenkranz, Rita Rozenkranz Literary Agency
“The practical, no-nonsense advice in this book is essential reading for every aspiring author.”
Andre BeckerPresident, Gotham Writers’ WorkshopNew York, NY www.WritingClasses.com
“Your first challenge, as an author, is to write the best book you can write. The next task is to become market savvy – learn all you can about what happens to your book after you’ve signed that contract. But don’t wait – PJ Campbell has put together a collection of up-to-date marketing tips that can help you starting right now, invaluable tips every author will want to have.” - Page Lambert, Connecting People with Nature, and Writers with Words
“101 Author Tips: Creating A Successful Book Campaign, has essential information and valuable tips for inquisitive authors who are eager to know the ins and outs of publishing and the role they can play in successfully marketing and promoting their book. I'm going to recommend PJ's book to every author and editor I work with.” Sandy Siegle, Media and Sales Director, Timber Press
Julie Pech, The Chocolate Therapist, "Thank you for all of your guidance and helping me to secure a publisher for my first book, The Chocolate Therapist, I couldn't have done it without you." http://.www.chocolatetherapist.com
You're advice and direction landed me a book contract with Publish America (http://www.publishamerica.com/) for my children's story, THE POND BEHIND GRANDMOTHER'S HOUSE! Thank you so much; I couldn't have gotten a publisher without you." Theresa Siclari, author.
If you are an author who is looking to take your writing to the next level, PJ Campbell is the one to call. She will tell you everything you've always wanted to know, but were afraid to ask about the publishing process. She will show you how you can gain bookstore real estate, draw customers to your website and be a part of the newest trends in marketing yourself and your book.
Please see her resume for details.