BackList provides an array services to support the literary arts. Below is more information about what we do. Be sure to check out Testimonials page to see what folks are saying about us.

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ADVERTISING
BackList provides a portal for authors, publishers, cultural and literary organizations, and other entities to connect with thousands of booklovers. Learn more about our affordable promotional opportunities by visiting our Advertising page.

CONSULTING
Want to write a book but don't know where to begin? Want more information about the publishing process? Need guidance with a book proposal or project? BackList provides publishing and editorial-related consulting for organizations and authors.

EDITORIAL/WRITING
Besides maintaining the wonderful BackListed blog, we also provide an array of editorial and writing services for publishers, authors, and media outlets. Here is a listing of some of the writing services that we provide:

Book-related Content Including Articles, Reviews, and Author Interviews
    Articles published in Publishers Weekly
         Kensington Drops POW author
         Kensington, Hudsons Ink Joint Pack
         Novelist Launches Indie Press

    More than Words book blog on AOL Black Voices
  
    Book Reviews
         Other's People Property by Jason Tanz
         Wounded by Percival Everett

Book Proposal Writing and Assistance
BackList can assist in book proposal writing and development.

Press Releases
BackList can make your book shine!
    View a sample press release we wrote for South End Press.

Reading Guides and Book Club Guides
We can write discussion guides!
   View a reading guide that we wrote for author Kim McLarin's JUMP AT THE SUN.

Teaching Guides
Many books have potential for the school market. BackList can help produce teacher's guides.
    View a teacher's guide that we wrote for author Barbara Summers' young adult anthology OPEN THE UNUSUAL DOOR.

PROGRAMMING/COMMUNITY OUTREACH/EVENT PLANNING
BackList's mission is to keep books in style. We produce creative programming, events, and initiatives to connect more readers with books. We are developing several BackList programming projects, but also seek to partner with individuals, organizations, and publishers with shared literary visions. 

Some programming projects that BackList has been involved in include:  

2007 Up South International Literary Festival
In conjunction with Up South, Inc. and YB Literary Foundation, BackList is co-curating the children's programming of the Up South International Literary Festival which takes place September 19-23, 2007 in Harlem, New York. Programming includes  children's literary treasure hunt and interactive reading event with hip-hop artist and author Common. Click here to view the event flyer.

Kingston Comes to Brooklyn
Art gallery. Reggae DJ. Wine and Cheese. 2 dynamic authors. In partnership with Akashic Books, BackList planned and hosted a cultural event, reading, and gathering featuring Jamaican authors Marlon James and Christopher John Farley. 

PUBLISHING WORKSHOPS
Book publishing can be a confusing industry. Writers need to understand the biz. BackList provides publishing talks and workshops to empower writers about the business side of their craft. BackList is available to give talks to your book club, university, writer's group, as well as provide individual sessions. In conjunction with Mediabistro.com, BackList founder, Felicia Pride also conducts GET YOUR BOOK PUBLISHED, an overview of the publishing process. Visit Mediabistro to get a sense of the type of information we can provide.  

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
BackList founder Felicia Pride is available for appearances, discussions, and other speaking engagements. She's also available as a host and interviewer for author events. View her bio here.

Topics include:
African American literary scene
Book publishing
Hip-hop
Writing

Some of the venues where she has made speaking appearances include:
Aspicomm Self-Publishing Symposium
Bronx Writers' Center
Capital Book Fest
Congressional Black Caucus Criminal Justice Forum
Mediabistro