Patricia Marshall – Founder and CEO, Luminare Press

Female Founder: Patricia Marshall

Patricia Marshall is the founder and owner of Luminare Press, a company that offers book design and publishing services for authors. A former magazine editor, she jumped into the self-publishing field in 2010 after her 89-year-old mother self-published her first novel. That experience, completed with a lot of family help but little professional guidance, led her to recognize that independent authors needed the help and encouragement of publishing professionals, and Luminare Press was born.

Patricia enjoys talking to authors about the book business and leading a talented team of designers and editors who guide clients through publishing with patience and humor. She has a thorough knowledge of the bookmaking process and a passion for non-fiction book editing, as well as a strong desire to help authors produce a polished, professional book.

She has a degree in journalism from the University of Oregon, an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Goucher College in Baltimore, and a certificate in Digital Journalism from Media Bistro in New York. She was the editor of the nationally distributed Forest Magazine from 2003–2010, and the experience of creating a magazine ready for the newsstand transitioned naturally to creating books ready for sale.

She grew up with seven sisters (along with two brothers) and while she wouldn’t have minded having sons or grandsons, she has three daughters and three granddaughters.

Learn more about Luminare Press

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Listen to her podcast episode: 

Luminare Press – Hybrid vs. Self-Publishing with Patricia Marshall {ep. 163}

Publishing expert Patricia Marshall breaks down the differences between hybrid and self-publishing, shares her journey founding Luminare Press, and offers vital advice for authors navigating publishing choices in a fast-changing industry.

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March is Women’s History Month, and we’re celebrating and highlighting our female sponsor CEOs! Empower, Encourage, Support!

Female Founder: Aimee Ravichandran

Aimee Ravichandran is a dynamic entrepreneur and the founder of Abundantly Social, an award-winning social media marketing agency. Her company specializes in helping authors and small businesses with book promotion, digital marketing, and creating Amazon Best Sellers. Aimee’s expertise has led to the success of over 100 Amazon Best-Selling authors.

She began to learn the ins and outs of social media and develop a great understanding of managing different types of business social media accounts while working with Houston-known Sandy Lawrence, former CEO of Perceptive Public Relations. She went on to spend years deepening her understanding of social media marketing and consulting. Aimee has spoken on multiple podcasts and at conferences about social media marketing for authors and small businesses.

Aimee has also been recognized as one of the Top 10 Innovative Women Changing the Face of Business in 2022 and was featured in CIO Today as one of the 10 Most Promising Female CEOs to Watch Out For in 2022. Additionally, she was awarded the Influential Businesswoman Award in 2022 for her outstanding contributions to social media marketing.

Aimee’s approach is highly personal—she takes the time to understand her clients’ goals and brand voice, ensuring tailored strategies that resonate with target audiences. 

Abundantly Social is offering all Women in Publishing Summit attendees a FREE Book Launch Timeline Template: https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/abundantlysocial

Watch Aimee Ravichandran’s recent sponsor webinar: Two-Pronged Strategy Attack To Launch Your Book

In this training, Aimee discusses how achieving a successful book launch requires a strategic blend of PR and book marketing efforts, during and beyond the launch. Combining these approaches ensures a broad reach, generates excitement, and drives sales, laying a solid foundation for your book’s long-term success.

Jennifer Wilkov- Founder and CEO, Your Book Is Your Hook

March is Women’s History Month, and we’re celebrating and highlighting our female sponsor CEOs! Empower, Encourage, Support!

Female Founder: Jennifer Wilkov

Jennifer S. Wilkov is the founder and CEO of Your Book Is Your Hook, a company that offers direction, feedback and real insights from an industry professional in a 1:1 conversation. Jennifer coaches writers struggling to get their writing project done. 

Tired of writing alone – all by yourself? Craving a place where you can connect with other writers who are getting their projects done? Book a session in The Make It Happen Room, or get in touch with Jennifer for the many options she has to work with writers to help them get results and realize their highest potential. Our community gets 10% off!

Jennifer S. Wilkov is a multi #1 international best-selling award-winning author, award-winning freelance writer, and creative consultant for book writers, screenwriters, scriptwriters, playwrights, and the creator of the “From Thought to Sales in 90 Days”™ Process. Jennifer has supported first time and seasoned authors and writers with the writing, editing, marketing, getting published and getting produced processes for their books, films, tv and theater ideas and projects as well as the building of their platforms to raise their visibility to readers and the media.

She is also an award-winning freelance writer (2009 Silver Eddie Award for article featured in Marie Claire April 2009 issue) who has been quoted and whose writings have appeared in national magazines and newspapers.

As the host of the “Your Book Is Your Hook!” podcast, Jennifer provides thousands of authors and writers each week with interviews with industry professionals, published authors, produced screenwriters, scriptwriters and playwrights, and insights about what they need to know to make their book or project their “hook”.

Jennifer has sat on Boards of Advisors and spoken at major industry events including the Writers Guild of America East, New York Women In Film & Television, Chelsea Film Festival, Writers Digest Annual Conference, Writers Digest Novel Writing Conference, Thrillerfest, RT Booklovers Convention, Book Expo America, New York Center for Independent Publishing, the American Society of Journalists and Authors, New York Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, NYC Screenwriters, Writers For New Orleans Writers Conference with Heather Graham, and others.

She was also a presenter at the Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship Symposium presented by The Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship at Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management and KeyBank.

Through the years, Jennifer’s works have been endorsed by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Robert Allen, Barbara De Angelis, Treehugger.com, publicists, literary agents, publishers, producers, directors, developers, many in the field of green book publishing, her martial arts Senseis in Shintaido and Aikido, and many more.

Register for Jennifer’s upcoming sponsor webinar: 

Marketing Your Book to Success: Before, During and After You Publish

March is Women’s History Month, and we’re celebrating and highlighting our female sponsor CEOs! Empower, Encourage, Support!

Female Founder: Hannah Jacobson

Hannah Jacobson is the founder of Book Award Pro, a platform that helps authors find and win book awards by connecting them to over 11,000 submission opportunities. Trusted by authors and professionals around the globe, Book Award Pro operates the world’s largest database of legitimate reviews and awards. Through Book Award Pro, authors across six continents have won thousands of awards annually.

Hannah has extensive experience in helping authors navigate the award landscape and gain recognition for their work. Hannah offers insights on year-round strategies for indie authors to make the most of award opportunities and align submissions with their marketing goals. She is recognized as a leading voice in book awards and author advocacy.

Hannah has been invited to speak at conferences and in interviews on the importance of book awards for authors, sharing how they build credibility and foster connections with new audiences.

Women in Publishing Summit community members have access to $100 off the first month of Pro service with Book Award Pro: https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/bookawardpro

Check out Hannah Jacobson’s recent sponsor webinar: Secrets of 1,000 Award-Winning Authors: Insights from Book Award Pro

In this exclusive webinar, Hannah reveals key insights from years of experience operating the world’s largest database of legitimate reviews and awards. Learn what makes your book stand out to judges, how to find the perfect awards for your book, and the often-overlooked elements that can elevate your writing to prize-winning status.

Watch Hannah Jacobson’s sponsor webinar: Winning Legitimate Book Awards with Book Award Pro

In this training, you’ll learn how book awards can be a powerful symbol of legitimacy and how you can get accolades for your book.