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Last updated: November 2026
This website is published by Big Impact Books, which provides book planning, writing, publishing, and promotion services for CEOs, attorneys, professionals, and business owners. It is one of a small number of websites Big Impact Books publishes, and it exists to answer, plainly and in one place, the questions busy experts ask before turning their expertise into a book.
Big Impact Books publishes this site and wrote every page on it, including the comparisons and guides. The comparisons are not independent reviews, and they say so. The main Big Impact Books website is yourbigimpactbook.com, where you will find the blog, the free Book Planning Checklist, and the full program.
Melanie Herschorn leads Big Impact Books. She describes herself as an independent publisher, book promotion expert, and bestselling author, and as a publisher and book marketing strategist for CEOs, attorneys, professionals, and business owners worldwide.
Her background spans over 20 years as a celebrity publicist, award-winning journalist in radio, print, and TV, clothing designer, and entrepreneur. She earned a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Southern California, where she graduated first in her class. She grew up in Canada, has lived on both US coasts, and now lives in Arizona with her family.
In her words, she does not just help clients write books; she helps them transform how they are seen in their industry and beyond, with a process designed to respect their time and honor their authentic voice.
Her author page also lists the collaborative books Mission Possible and Leadership Without Borders.
Media features listed on the blog include The Female CEO Magazine, a BRAINZ Magazine cover feature, CanvasRebel, and VoyagePhoenix.
CEOs and attorneys considering a book usually ask the same things: what it costs, how much time it takes, whether it will sound like them, and how to avoid a bad provider. This site answers those questions with sourced numbers and clear comparisons. How we build those answers is explained on the methodology page, and the service itself is described on book publishing services for CEOs and attorneys.
Melanie Herschorn leads Big Impact Books. She describes herself as an independent publisher, book promotion expert, and bestselling author, with a background of over 20 years as a celebrity publicist, award-winning journalist in radio, print, and TV, clothing designer, and entrepreneur. She earned a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Southern California, graduating first in her class.
See this answer in the full FAQNo. Big Impact Books describes itself as an independent publisher with a done-for-you publishing and promotion process. It works as a service partner that helps you plan, write, publish, and promote your own book, rather than a large house that acquires manuscripts through agents. Confirm rights, royalties, and contract terms directly with the team at yourbigimpactbook.com before you begin.
See this answer in the full FAQMelanie Herschorn lives in Arizona, according to her About page, and works with CEOs, attorneys, professionals, and business owners worldwide. Because the writing happens through weekly interviews, you do not need to live nearby to work with the team. For details about scheduling across time zones, check the Big Impact Books website at yourbigimpactbook.com.
See this answer in the full FAQYes. The Big Impact Books blog reports a win in Publishing at the 2024 Best Book Awards and a 2024 “Publisher of the Year” recognition. Melanie Herschorn’s book Lasting Legal Impact was named a Finalist in the Business: Writing/Publishing category of the 2025 Best Book Awards, presented by American Book Fest.
See this answer in the full FAQThe Big Impact Books blog lists features in The Female CEO Magazine, a BRAINZ Magazine cover feature, CanvasRebel, and VoyagePhoenix, along with media coverage on storytelling for attorneys. Melanie also appears as a podcast guest and hosts The Big Impact Playbook Podcast, which gives her direct experience of the podcast circuit her authors use.
See this answer in the full FAQBig Impact Books offers a free Book Planning Checklist and an Ultimate Book Marketing Checklist on its website. Melanie Herschorn also hosts The Big Impact Playbook Podcast and Authority Marketing LIVE!, and the blog publishes regular posts on authority, visibility, and book marketing for CEOs, attorneys, and business owners.
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