Punk Rock Book Publicity
How to Promote Your Writing and Reach Your Publishing Goals
That’s exactly what you’ll explore in Punk Rock Book Publicity: How to Promote Your Writing and Reach Your Publishing Goals, a one-on-one mentorship offered through WritingWorkshops.com. Over three, six, or twelve months, Lisa will demystify the PR machine behind your favorite books and show you how to use those same tactics to fuel your writing career. This isn’t your typical plug-and-chug publicity course—it’s an intense, eye-opening guided mentorship that focuses on making real progress, not just ticking boxes.
Who Should Sign Up?
Writers with a book contract looking to work in tandem with a house publicist and pitch author essays that will build buzz.
Self-published authors ready to launch a campaign or hire an outside publicist—but not sure where to start.
Emerging writers with query and proposal anxiety who need clarity and a structured game plan.
Writers preparing to query agents or submit manuscripts, aiming to build a strong publication record first.
Career-changers hoping to pivot into a new genre or niche, build bylines, and showcase expertise.
If you’re tired of tackling your writing career as a series of disconnected deadlines, Lisa will help you step back, see the big picture, and plan your next moves with clarity and confidence.
Why a “Punk Rock” Approach?
Punk rock has always been about defying convention and making noise on your own terms—no more waiting to be discovered. In this mentorship, Lisa shows you how to:
Develop a sharp pitch that hooks editors. (Hint: “I want to write about X” is a topic; “X is changing the world because…” is a pitch!)
Craft targeted submissions: Rather than a scattergun approach, you’ll learn to find the publications—your “Cat Fancy,” so to speak—where your stories will truly resonate.
Organize your goals: From short-term wins to long-term book deals, Lisa will guide you in mapping out a realistic roadmap to success.
Find your tribe: Stay current on your genre, network with like-minded peers, and nurture relationships that can open doors.
Put fear on the back burner: Overwhelm, imposter syndrome, rejections, or procrastination—Lisa’s seen it all and can help you overcome it.
Negotiate like a pro: Gain confidence in your interactions with editors, so they’ll want you back again and again.
What You’ll Get
Biweekly One-on-One Meetings
Six meetings for the 3-month program
Twelve for the 6-month program
Twenty-four for the 12-month program
Inline Edits & Actionable Critique
Receive detailed comments on everything from sentence-level mechanics to big-picture structure.Reading Lists & Resources
Handpicked to broaden your horizons, spark new ideas, and guide you through your publication journey.Pitching & Submissions Guidance
Lisa knows what editors crave because she’s been the gatekeeper herself. Learn how to craft angles that captivate.A Personalized Roadmap
Lisa designs each mentorship to align with your individual projects, timelines, and goals.
A Glimpse into Lisa Levy’s Expertise
Lisa is not just a teacher—she’s an in-the-trenches professional with a monthly crime book column in The Washington Post Book World, and a background at Lit Hub, Crime Reads, and the LA Review of Books. She’s currently finishing her own narrative nonfiction book, Funeral in My Brain: A Biography of Migraine, which sold in a pre-empt to St. Martin’s. That means she knows every corner of the publishing process, from building relationships with editors to harnessing the power of well-placed author essays. If you’re wondering how to “get in” with top-tier publications, Lisa’s been the person deciding who’s in.
Read an interview about the program here, or click the big red button.