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Your Book Launch Deserves More Than a Social Post.

A professional press release reaches literary media, podcast hosts, and book reviewers who are actively looking for authors to feature. PressLaunch distributes your story to 300+ verified contacts for $59 — no PR agency required.

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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

Six Press Release Moments Every Author Should Use

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.

Book Launch Announcement

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.

Pre-Order Campaign

Build momentum before your book is even available. A pre-order press release creates urgency and gives media something to cover before launch day.

Bestseller Achievement

Hitting a bestseller list — any list — is a media moment. A press release turns a ranking into a permanent, searchable credential.

Speaking Tour or Event

Announcing a speaking engagement or book signing? A press release reaches local media, event directories, and podcast hosts who book speakers.

Media Appearance Roundup

Appeared on five podcasts this month? A roundup press release consolidates your coverage and signals to new media that you are actively bookable.

New Edition or Series

Releasing a revised edition, a companion workbook, or a new series? Each is a separate media moment that deserves its own announcement.

Publishing a Book Does Not Automatically Build Your Authority Online

When a podcast host or event organizer searches your name before booking you, they need to find evidence that you are the real thing. A social media post disappears in 24 hours. A press release lives on Google forever.

Every press release you publish becomes a permanent, indexed record of your credibility. It shows up in search results. It populates your Knowledge Graph. It gives journalists something to link to. It tells the world you are serious about your work.

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 press release is indexed by Google within hours of publication
Each release builds your Knowledge Graph authority score

Where Your Story Goes

One Submission. Every Channel That Matters for Authors.

PressLaunch routes your story to the contacts and channels that actually cover books, authors, and publishing.

300+ Media ContactsIncludes verified literary editors, book review publications, author-focused podcasts, and small business media.
Google News SitemapYour release is submitted to Google News for indexing — so when someone searches your name or book title, your press release appears.
Public Press RoomA permanent, indexed page that serves as your official press record — link to it from your author website and media kit.
RSS FeedPicked up by news aggregators and reading apps that track publishing industry news.
Podnews DirectoryReach podcast hosts who are actively looking for author guests for their shows.
Bing News IndexAdditional search engine coverage for readers who do not use Google.

Everything Included

$59. One Time. Everything.

$59
Per submission. No subscription required.
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Upgrade to Wire Distribution and your press release is syndicated to AP News, Google News, USA TODAY Network, and Fox/NBC/ABC/CBS affiliates. You receive a Coverage Report with links to every placement.

Wire syndication alone costs $200–$350 elsewhere. At PressLaunch, $149 includes wire syndication plus our full curated media network of 300+ literary and book industry journalists.

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AP News, USA TODAY Network, 400+ outlets.

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Know Your Authority Score Before You Launch

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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