Linda Langton

Founder, Book Marketing International

Travels from New York, NY

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Website: http://www.langtonsinternational.com

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Linda Langton has been in the publishing arena for over 25 years.  She is Founder and President of the successful international literary agency, Langtons International Agency, based in New York.  Recognizing the changing world of publishing, Linda has now set up a fully integrated publishing company, www.bookmarketinginternational.com to help writers from all walks of life and business publish their books.  From an idea to a fully published book, Linda will help you become a force in your area of expertise by getting your book published and then marketed to its targeted audience through public relations, and online social media marketing.  Selling over a book a month in 2011, three of those books have been optioned for television and big screen movies in 2012.  

Prior to living in New York, Linda was co-founder and publisher or the $50 million global book, greeting card and calendar company, The Ink Group.  With offices in the UK, the US, Australia and New Zealand, the company won numerous awards for business, design, and innovation.  Linda was New South Wales Business Woman of the Year and inducted into the Australian Business Woman Hall of Fame.  A native of Manchester, England, Linda was educated at Elizabeth Gaskell College, Manchester, and London School of Economics and has lived in NYC for 11 years.  She is a member of International Women's Forum, New York Forum and a founding and life long member of Chief Executive Women of Australia.

been a prominent figure in the publishing industry for more than 25 years. An expert in her field, she is Founder and President of one of New York’s most successful literary management companies, Langtons International Agency, which over the past ten years has been concentrating on selling non-fiction books particularly inspirational memoir, business, self help, how-to, politics, literary fiction, and thrillers. Selling over a book a month in 2011, she has negotiated options for a television documentary and reality show, and big screen movies for three of these books in 2012.

Book Marketing International was set up to recognize the changing world of the publishing industry. She and her team of experts help authors to realize their dreams in every aspect of book publishing and marketing.

Prior to arriving in New York, Linda was co-founder and publisher of the $50 million global book, greeting card and calendar company, The Ink Group.With offices in the UK, the US, Australia and New Zealand, the company won numerous awards for business, design and innovation and became one of the largest greeting card and calendar companies in the world.

Amongst her many personal citations, Ms. Langton was elected the New South Wales Business Woman of the Year and was inducted into the Business Women Hall of Fame. She is also a member of The International Women’s Forum, Women’s Forum New York and UK. As founder of Book Marketing International, Ms. Langton exercises her extensive business acumen, marketing skills, and knowledge of the publishing industry.

Linda has made her home in the center of the book publishing world where she enjoys the vibrant cultural aspect of New York City. She is the proud owner of an adorable apricot poodle, Princess, who she takes to Central Park every morning.

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