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Reintroducing (and Introducing) Myself
A little about me for a whole lot of you.
Jan 28, 2024 • Kathleen Schmidt
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Celebrity Book Clubs Are No Longer Tastemakers
Can we stop pretending that Oprah's Book Club selections are an inspiration?
7 hrs ago • Kathleen Schmidt
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Where are the Publishers?
I’m currently abroad for a surprise long weekend in Italy for my 25th wedding anniversary.
Sep 18 • Kathleen Schmidt
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You Don’t Have to be a Star to Promote a Memoir
But you do need to promote it.
Sep 10 • Kathleen Schmidt
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Weekend Thread: Book Therapy
Your chance to ask me anything about book publishing.
Sep 5
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Bubblegum Thrillers Shouldn't Be a Thing
Plus some quick thoughts on publishing/media.
Sep 4 • Kathleen Schmidt
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10 Things Your Publicist Wants You to Know
If you don't have a publicist yet, bookmark this.
Aug 28 • Kathleen Schmidt
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Weekend Thread: Book Therapy
Your chance to ask me anything about book publishing.
Aug 22
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Corrected: Literary Criticism vs. Book Consumerism
Two very different things with two very different outcomes.
Aug 21 • Kathleen Schmidt
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[COPY] Weekend Thread: Book Therapy
Your chance to ask me anything about book publishing.
Aug 15
14
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How Much Publicity is Enough?
The answer is complicated.
Aug 13 • Kathleen Schmidt
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Weekend Thread: Book Therapy
Your chance to ask me anything about book publishing.
Aug 8
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