Publishing your first book is a big deal! You wrote the manuscript, revised it, edited it, and brought a full story into the world. That is something to be proud of. Then reality sets in. Finishing the book does not automatically mean people will find it, read it, or talk about it. Writing the book was one part of the …
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The Page-Turner Pivot: Why We’re Still Obsessed with Paper in 2026
Hey, book lovers! Let’s be real—our phones are basically glued to our hands at this point. Yet, somehow, physical books aren’t just surviving in 2026; they are absolutely thriving. At InkFox Publicity, we’re obsessed with what makes a story stick. It turns out, the “secret sauce” isn’t digital—it’s tactile. Here is the lowdown on why we’re all still picking up …
The Limo Isn’t Coming (and That’s Actually Good News): The New World of Book Publicity
This article was originally posted on Writers In The Storm Blog. Let me start with a story—because book publicity used to come with a lot of them like this. It’s 1989. I’m a young publicist at Simon & Schuster, working on The Real Frank Zappa Book. Frank flies into New York for his media tour, and everything feels electric. Over a …
Podcast Interviews: How to Show Up Confident, Prepared, and Totally YOU
Let’s be honest: for many authors, podcast interviews can feel terrifying. What if you freeze? What if you ramble? What if you forget the one thing you really wanted to say about your book? In today’s nonstop media landscape, authors are expected to not only write brilliant books, but also talk about them—clearly, confidently, and on demand. Podcasts are one of the …