Press Kit
If you are a bookstore, library, or organization and have booked Therese Zink or another anthology contributor for a speaking engagement, you can download this press kit to advertise the event. Please take advantage of these materials to make the most of author’s appearance. Start advertising two to three weeks beforehand and be sure to order books well in advance. Books can be ordered from Kent State University Press (see order the book page).
Poster (black and white .pdf file, color .pdf file)
Print copies of this poster, add your organization’s name along with the date, time, and location of the reading. Post this flyer everywhere.
Book Cover Photo (.jpg file)
Calendar Listing (.doc file or .rtf file)
Customize with the details of your event, add details about the author available under bios on the book web site, and send it to as many local media outlets as you can, including newspapers, radio stations, TV stations and on-line community calendar listings. Remember to post it on your organization’s website, too.
Press Release Template for Bookstores/Libraries (.doc file, .rtf file)
Customize with the details of your store/library and send to local media 2-3 weeks before the event. This template can easily be adapted for libraries and other organizations.
Standard Press Release (.pdf file)
Author Bios available at http://www.thecountrydoctorrevisited.com/Biographies.html
Use information from the bio or details the author gives you to introduce your event.