WordSmitten Interviews Book Publicist Scott Manning

Scott Manning's clients include P. J. O'Rourke, author of "CEO of the Sofa" and "Parliament of Whores," and Mark Bowden, author of "Black Hawk Down." Kate Sullivan interviews Scott Manning, who discusses book publishing, the role of media, and answers these questions and more: What is the role of publicity in the publishing process? Why do you consider publicity almost more of a media job than a publishing job? How has the media landscape for books changed in the 25 years you’ve b