How to Talk to the Media about Your Book
Author and longtime public relations professional Norman Birnbach will guide authors of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry through the intricacies of pitching their work, developing a launch timeline, and crafting key messages for—and conducting interviews with—the media.
Time & Location
Jul 02, 2026, 10:00 AM
Jeremiah Lee Mansion Upper Grounds, 161 Washington St, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
About the Event
In this follow-up to his popular workshop last year, author and longtime public relations professional Norman Birnbach will guide authors of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry through the intricacies of pitching their work, developing a launch timeline, and crafting key messages for—and conducting interviews with—the media. Exercises and handouts are part of his presentation.
Norman Birnbach, the co-author of Stealing Time, a Kindle bestselling time-travel jewelry heist novel, writes across genres, including literary fiction, crime, science fiction, and young adult. His humor has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, and newspapers nationwide. He is also an award-winning communications professional, bringing a practical understanding of story, audience, and how ideas travel. He is a member of the Marblehead Festival of Arts Literary Festival committee.
Tickets
General Admission
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00