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What Professionals Are Saying

Before you entrust your message to me, hear from people who know the work. These historical professional endorsements can help you evaluate the experience behind your project. Titles and organizations describe their roles when the endorsements were provided.

David Ratner

David Ratner

President & COO, Newman Communications

"As a media and public relations expert, there is one question that I get asked more than any other and that is, "How do I become a published author and get everyone in the world to read it?" For me, answering that very complicated question just got a whole lot easier. Quite frankly, there are a few ways to accomplish this goal, but those game plans all encompass one name: publishing savant Michael Drew. Michael is setting the bar even higher to a new standard in publishing."

Marika Flatt

Marika Flatt

PR by the Book

"Promote A Book offers essential services for any authors who wants to learn how to navigate the maze of modern publishing. With their behind-the-scenes knowledge, Michael Drew and Robert Hughes can help any writer succeed in today's hyper-competitive marketplace."

Erin Saxton

Erin Saxton

President, Media Strategist, The Idea Network

"I've known Michael Drew for a decade, as we've both been in the book industry. As a book publicist, I respect Michael's tenacity, networking and passion for the book industry."

Clint Greenleaf

Clint Greenleaf

Founder/CEO, Greenleaf Book Group

"Among the many publishing challenges authors face, becoming a bestseller may not be uppermost — but this is a critical element of any successful writer's portfolio. As a bookstore sales professional who has worked on hundreds of bestseller campaigns, I've long known that books don't sell themselves: It takes a lot of promotional effort and perseverance... Michael Drew and Robert Hughes have isolated the key ingredients authors can use to build their own success..."

Larry Kirshbaum

Larry Kirshbaum

Founder, LJK Literary Management and Former CEO, Time- Warner Publishing

"Michael Drew shows aspiring authors how to develop and build the marketing platform they need to become successful."

Jonathan Merkh

Jonathan Merkh

VP Publisher Howard Books, a division of Simon & Schuster

"Michael Drew's contribution to platform publishing and the changes in book publishing industry is not only spot on and insightful, but what he has been stating for years."

Will Weisser

Will Weisser

VP and Associate Publisher, Portfolio / Penguin

"Michael Drew is an insider's insider when it comes to publishing."

Jere Calmes

Jere Calmes

Publisher, Entrepreneur Press

“The publishing landscape has changed forever, and the challenges facing authors have never been greater. If you are serious about becoming a published author, join forces with Promote A Book—the odds will be stacked in your favor.”
Source: June 2024 Track Record, printed page 19.