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Wednesday, September 07, 2005

A First Time Author's Publicity Kit Materials

BY LAURA HICKEY

If you're a new author that has been requested to send publicist materials, you may feel left in the dark on what to send. Here's a list of the usual items.

1. Author Bio

This is no place for modesty. You're competing with many other authors out there and need to show how you're hot and worth it. Remember to include your accomplishments and give a little background information. Often readers want to know about the author's interests.

2. A Photo

This is optional, but if you want to get your face out there, this could help. Keep in mind that not every editor will use your photo.

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