What is an author media kit?
- A short public packet for interviews, press, and publicity.
- Includes bio, headshot, book details, cover, and contact info.
- Designed so a host or journalist can prep without emailing you.
- Usually a single page or downloadable file with everything in one place.
- A subset of the book asset library, curated for outside use.
An author media kit is a short, public-facing packet that press, podcasts, and event organizers can pull from when they feature you. It typically includes a bio at a couple of lengths, a headshot, book title and description, the cover, sample interview questions, and contact details — everything a host needs to prep an interview without a back-and-forth.
Chapter i·Why it matters
When a podcast or outlet wants to feature you, the easy path is the one that lets them prep fast. A media kit removes friction: instead of emailing for a bio, then a headshot, then the cover, they grab it all from one place. Authors who make themselves easy to feature get featured more often.
Chapter ii·What to include
- A bio at short and long lengths.
- A high-resolution headshot.
- Book title, description, and cover image.
- Suggested interview questions or talking points.
- Links to buy the book and to your site.
- Direct contact or booking details.
Chapter iii·Example
A nonfiction author links a one-page media kit from her website. A podcast producer finds it, downloads the bio, headshot, and cover, and books her — all without sending a single "could you send me…" email. She estimates it doubled her podcast bookings.
Chapter iv·Related questions
WriteLoom keeps your bio, headshot, cover, and book details ready to assemble into a media kit on demand.
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