So You Have a Published Book, Now How Do You Get On Oprah?

The million dollar question is, how do I get on Oprah and expose my book to the millions of viewers who watch her program? Believe it or not, there are people are actually make a living, and a very good one, coaching those whose goal is to appear on Oprah seeking fame and fortune. Susan Harrow, author of The Ultimate Guide to Getting Booked on Oprah: Ten Steps to Becoming a Guest on the World's Top Talk Show has had several clients appear on the show. There is an entire industry dedicated to getting on a television show. That is how important a visit on the Oprah Winfrey Show can be.

First, get familiar with the show and Oprah's web site. If you go the site, she tells you what subjects they are interested in covering. Now, there is a great start. If your subject of expertise is listed you have an advantage. Send a short summary to the producer, via email, be very accommodating regarding scheduling, as if you wouldn't be, and you may get a reply. If your area of expertise is not listed, check the list frequently, but if it is not, you will take a different route, I am assuming you know everything there is to know about Oprah, including her likes and dislikes. You will need a hook, or pitch to grab their attention. They get hundreds of packages per day, so follow their procedures and be brief, but informative. You will send a package with a one page description of your concept, a copy of your book and a tape of you from a previous talk show appearance or presentation. If you don't have a tape you need to get booked on local talk shows and send that. And then its a waiting game for the phone call. In the meantime book yourself on as much television and radio, as you can to build your credentials.

Barringer Publishing has launched two new exciting children's  books by Dr. Molly Barrow. The reviews are coming in - "These are the kinds of books that parents and teachers as well as kids, have been seeking."

For more information regarding Dr. Barrow and her book, Malia & Teacup - Awesome African Adventure please visit www.drmollybarrow.com and www.maliaandteacup.com.

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