In Episode 21 of Literary Prospects, we talk with literary publicist Kathleen Carter.
Kathleen Carter is the founder and CEO of Kathleen Carter Communications (KCC), a literary publicity firm that creates and implements strategic and customized campaigns for authors and publishers. Kathleen’s versatility and passion for books are evident in the diversity of projects she’s represented. Her campaigns have spanned many genres, with a specialization in literary and commercial fiction and a variety of non-fiction, as well as promotion for literary awards and festivals. She graduated from Fairfield University with a degree in English literature and art history. She lives in New Jersey with her two kids.
In this interview, Kathleen talks about the current state of publishing, how and when writers should hire a publicist, tips for getting comfortable with public speaking, and much more…