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Welcome to the Ballast Family, Valor Press!

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How to Pitch Yourself: A DIY Guide for Authors

Crafting a standout media pitch is the cornerstone of earning media coverage for your book, but what exactly does that entail? Here’s a guide to help you through this process.
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How to Utilize Newswires When Marketing Your Book

If a tree falls in a forest and its wood is used to make paper for a book that no one knows is available, do the pages make a sound?
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