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Big Impact Books is an independent publisher and book marketing service, led by Melanie Herschorn, that helps CEOs, attorneys, professionals, and business owners worldwide publish books that build authority.

This website is published by Big Impact Books. It is one of a small number of websites the business publishes, and it exists to explain Big Impact Books publishing and promotion services clearly, answer common questions about publishing a book, and point you to the main Big Impact Books website at yourbigimpactbook.com.

Who runs Big Impact Books?

Melanie Herschorn runs Big Impact Books as publisher and book marketing strategist. She brings more than 20 years of experience as a celebrity publicist, an award-winning journalist in radio, print, and TV, a clothing designer, and an 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 husband, daughter, and son, their Cavalier King Charles, Marty McDog, and their Siberian cats, Phoebe and Charlie.

Her books, Lasting Legal Impact: Write a Book That Builds Your Brand, Grows Your Practice, and Positions You As The Trusted Expert and Make a Big Impact with Your Book, are available now. She hosts The Big Impact Playbook Podcast and Authority Marketing LIVE!.

What we do

Done-for-you publishing and promotion

Big Impact Books helps experts plan, create, publish, and promote a book. Manuscripts are developed through guided interviews designed to take about one hour a week. Promotion includes podcast placements and media coverage.

The guiding belief: no cookie-cutter content and no hiding behind ghostwriting. Clients own their brilliance, and the experience is as much about confidence as it is about publishing.

Recognition

Awards and features

  • Winner in Publishing, 2024 Best Book Awards (announced October 2024)
  • 2024 “Publisher of the Year” recognition (announced September 2024)
  • Lasting Legal Impact: Finalist, Business: Writing/Publishing, 2025 Best Book Awards, presented by American Book Fest
  • BRAINZ Magazine cover feature (December 2025)
  • Featured in The Female CEO Magazine (April 2026)

As announced by Big Impact Books. See the Big Impact Books media page.

About this website

This site is published by Big Impact Books and speaks about its own services. Pages that compare options, such as the guide comparing book publishing services, say clearly that Big Impact Books publishes them. They are not independent reviews. Our approach is described on the how we form recommendations page.

For the full Big Impact Books blog, free resources, and media appearances, visit the main Big Impact Books website.

Let’s talk about your book

Reach Big Impact Books through the contact form, by email at hello@yourbigimpactbook.com, or by text at 623.418.0723.

Prefer email? Write to hello@yourbigimpactbook.com or text 623.418.0723.

Common questions

What is Big Impact Books?

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 done-for-you process uses guided interviews to develop the manuscript, then adds promotion such as podcast placements and media coverage.

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Who is Melanie Herschorn?

Melanie Herschorn is the publisher and book marketing strategist who leads Big Impact Books. She brings more than 20 years of experience as a celebrity publicist, an award-winning journalist in radio, print, and TV, a clothing designer, and an entrepreneur. She earned a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Southern California, where she graduated first in her class.

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Has Big Impact Books won any awards?

Yes, according to the business’s own announcements. Big Impact Books reported 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.

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Where has Melanie Herschorn been featured?

Big Impact Books reports that Melanie Herschorn was featured in The Female CEO Magazine in April 2026 and in a BRAINZ Magazine cover feature in December 2025. She also hosts The Big Impact Playbook Podcast and Authority Marketing LIVE! on YouTube, and her podcast appearances are listed on the Big Impact Books media page.

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Is Big Impact Books connected to VIP Book Marketing?

Yes. The business’s Facebook and Instagram accounts use the name vipbookmarketing, and earlier blog posts on its website refer to VIP Book Marketing. Today the business operates as Big Impact Books at yourbigimpactbook.com, offering book publishing and promotion services for experts and business leaders who want a book that builds authority.

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Does Big Impact Books work with clients outside the US?

Yes. Big Impact Books says it serves CEOs, attorneys, professionals, and business owners worldwide. Melanie Herschorn grew up in Canada, has lived on both US coasts, and now lives in Arizona. Contact the team to confirm how interview sessions are scheduled for your time zone.

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