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Publishing Confidential is written and edited by Kathleen Schmidt, a publishing industry vet with over two decades of experience in publicity, marketing, and almost everything else required to get a book into the marketplace.
The purpose of Publishing Confidential is to provide analysis and insight into issues facing the publishing industry outside of what trade publications & traditional media cover.
Kathleen is the Founder and President of Kathleen Schmidt Public Relations, a boutique firm specializing in branding, PR, marketing, consulting, and business strategy for authors, publishers, and booksellers.
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