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About Attorney Author Guide

Attorney Author Guide is published by Big Impact Books, the independent publisher and book-marketing service it describes.

It is one of a small number of websites Big Impact Books publishes. This one focuses on a single audience: attorneys and law firm leaders who want to understand how a book can build authority, and what publishing and media placement options are available. The comparisons on this site are written by Big Impact Books and are not independent.

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Melanie Herschorn, independent publisher, book promotion expert and bestselling author.

Who publishes Attorney Author Guide?

Big Impact Books publishes this site. Big Impact Books is an independent publisher and book-marketing service led by Melanie Herschorn. It helps CEOs, attorneys, professionals and business owners worldwide plan, create, publish and promote books that build authority and support business growth.

Its process uses guided interviews to develop manuscripts, about one hour a week of the author's time, and adds promotional support such as podcast placements and media coverage. Big Impact Books says it refuses to churn out cookie-cutter content or hide behind ghostwriting, so clients own their expertise and their voice.

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Meet Melanie Herschorn

Background

From publicist and journalist to publisher

Melanie Herschorn brings over 20 years of background as a celebrity publicist and an award-winning journalist in radio, print and TV, as well as experience as a 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 U.S. coasts, and now lives in Arizona.

Recognition

Books and awards

Lasting Legal Impact
Finalist, Business: Writing/Publishing, 2025 Best Book Awards, presented by American Book Fest. See the book
Make a Big Impact with Your Book
Her book for experts who want to publish and promote a book.
2024
Winner in Publishing at the 2024 Best Book Awards, and a Publisher of the Year win.

Why this site exists

Attorneys ask specific questions before writing a book: how to find the time, how to protect client confidentiality, which publishing path fits, and whether marketing is worth it. Big Impact Books built this site to answer those questions in one place, in plain language, with sources where numbers are involved.

We explain how our comparisons are formed on the methodology page. To start, read the main guide to book writing services for attorneys.

Common questions

What does Big Impact Books do?

Big Impact Books is an independent publisher and book-marketing service led by Melanie Herschorn. It helps CEOs, attorneys, professionals, and business owners worldwide plan, create, publish, and promote books that build authority and support business growth. Its process uses guided interviews to develop the manuscript and adds promotional support such as podcast placements and media coverage.

More on this in the FAQ

Who is Big Impact Books for?

Big Impact Books works with CEOs, attorneys, professionals, and business owners worldwide who want a book that builds authority and supports business growth. It suits experts who have deep knowledge and limited time, and who want to stay the true author of their book while a team handles the process.

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Does Big Impact Books work with authors outside the United States?

Yes. Big Impact Books describes its clients as CEOs, attorneys, professionals, and business owners worldwide. Because the process runs on guided interviews, it does not depend on being in the same city. Ask in your first conversation about scheduling across time zones and about distribution in the countries you care about.

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How do I contact Big Impact Books?

Use the contact form on the Big Impact Books website. For a quicker response, Big Impact Books suggests emailing hello@yourbigimpactbook.com or sending a text to 623.418.0723. Share a short description of your practice, your book idea, and what you want the book to do for your business.

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What is the free book-planning checklist?

The free book-planning checklist is a resource from Big Impact Books that helps you think through your book before you start, including who it is for and what it should do for your business. It is available on the Big Impact Books website and is a useful second step after exploring publishing support.

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Ready to turn your legal expertise into a book?

Talk with Big Impact Books about publishing support first. Not ready yet? Start with the free book-planning checklist.

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