For Book Authors
A professional press release gives literary media, podcast hosts, and book reviewers a clear, credible source for your announcement. PressLaunch uses category-matched Standard Distribution outreach for $59, without requiring a PR agency.
Starting at $59. No monthly fees, no contracts.
Books Published by PressLaunch Founder Adrienne Barker, MAS
PressLaunch was built by an author who understands what it takes to get a book noticed. Adrienne Barker has published five books and spent 35 years helping individuals build authority and visibility in their industries.
"Most authors spend years writing a book and five minutes on their launch announcement. A professional press release is the difference between a launch that disappears and one that builds a media record that follows you for the rest of your career."
— Adrienne Barker, MAS, Founder of PressLaunch
What to Announce
Most authors only think about a press release at launch. These six moments each represent a separate media opportunity — and most authors are leaving all of them on the table.
The single most important press release an author can send. A professional launch announcement reaches literary media, book reviewers, and podcast bookers who are actively looking for guests.
Build momentum before your book is even available. A pre-order press release creates urgency and gives media something to cover before launch day.
Hitting a bestseller list — any list — is a media moment. A press release turns a ranking into a permanent, searchable credential.
Announcing a speaking engagement or book signing? A press release reaches local media, event directories, and podcast hosts who book speakers.
Appeared on five podcasts this month? A roundup press release consolidates your coverage and signals to new media that you are actively bookable.
Releasing a revised edition, a companion workbook, or a new series? Each is a separate media moment that deserves its own announcement.
The Real Problem
When a podcast host or event organizer searches your name before booking you, they need a clear source for your current news. A social media post can disappear quickly. A public press release gives you a durable link to share.
Every release published in the PressLaunch Press Room has a permanent public URL with search-ready metadata. Search engines and journalists may discover it, but third-party indexing, coverage, and placement are never guaranteed.
PressLaunch was built specifically so authors can build this kind of media record without a publicist, without a PR agency, and without spending thousands of dollars per release.
Podcast hosts search your name before booking you as a guest
Event organizers look for press coverage before inviting you to speak
Journalists need a press record to justify covering you
Readers trust authors with visible media presence
A public release gives readers and editors a credible source to review and share
Search visibility develops over time and is determined by third-party platforms
Where Your Story Goes
PressLaunch routes your story to the contacts and channels that actually cover books, authors, and publishing.
Curated Media Outreach
Standard Distribution sends a concise pitch to relevant verified author, publishing, and business-media contacts selected for the release.
Public Press Room
A permanent public release page that you can link from your author website and media kit.
RSS Feed
Your public release is available in the PressLaunch RSS feed for readers and services that choose to use it.
News Sitemap
Your release is listed in the PressLaunch news sitemap so search engines can discover it if they choose.
Search-Ready Metadata
Open Graph and JSON-LD metadata help platforms understand and display the public release.
Private Report
Your client report records completed PressLaunch actions and keeps individual media recipients private.
Everything Included
No monthly fees. No contracts. Choose Standard Distribution for targeted outreach or Wire Distribution for a client-approved wider distribution path.
Want Maximum Reach?
Upgrade to Wire Distribution and PressLaunch prepares a submission-ready release. After your final approval, we submit it manually and record the confirmation number and documented distribution actions. Individual third-party coverage, indexing, and placement are not guaranteed.
At PressLaunch, Wire Distribution is a one-time $149 service. It includes release preparation, final-preview quality control, manual submission after approval, and a report of independently recorded actions.
Part of the Authorityshift™ Ecosystem
Before you submit your press release, take the free Authorityshift™ audit to see how your online presence scores across 25 sections — including your Knowledge Graph profile, social proof, and media credibility. Then use PressLaunch to fill the gaps.
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