About this site and Big Impact Books

Big Impact Books publishes this site. It is one of a small number of websites the business publishes, each focused on a specific question people ask before writing a book. This one focuses on book planning and on choosing publishing support. The main business website is yourbigimpactbook.com.

Because Big Impact Books publishes the site, it appears in our comparisons as one of the options. Our guides say so on the page, and our methodology explains how options are judged.

The Big Impact Booksprocess is done-for-you and designed to take about one hour a week. Manuscripts are developed through guided interviews, so the book is built from the author's own words. Promotional support includes podcast placements and media coverage. Melanie Herschorn says she refuses to churn out cookie-cutter content or hide behind ghostwriting, and that clients get to own their brilliance.

Melanie Herschornis an independent publisher, book promotion expert and bestselling author. She has over 20 years of experience 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.

Books

Lasting Legal Impact and Make a Big Impact with Your Book

2025

Lasting Legal Impact named a Finalist, Business: Writing/Publishing, Best Book Awards by American Book Fest

Media

BRAINZ Magazine cover feature (December 2025) and The Female CEO Magazine feature (April 2026), as listed on the Big Impact Books website

Read more on the Big Impact Books about page and its media page.

Many experts know they want a book but are unsure where to start or what kind of help they need. This site answers those questions plainly, starting with the book planning checklist, and points readers who want support toward a conversation with Big Impact Books.

Who publishes this website?

This website is published by Big Impact Books, the independent publisher and book marketing service led by Melanie Herschorn. It is one of a small number of websites the business publishes. Its guides compare options using stated criteria, and Big Impact Books appears in them as one of the options.

Who does Big Impact Books work with?

Big Impact Books works with CEOs, attorneys, professionals and business owners worldwide who want to plan, create, publish and promote a book that builds authority and supports business growth. Its process is built for people with demanding schedules, asking for about one hour a week through guided interviews.

Who is Melanie Herschorn?

Melanie Herschorn leads Big Impact Books as publisher and book marketing strategist. She has over 20 years of experience as a celebrity publicist, award-winning journalist in radio, print and TV, clothing designer and entrepreneur, and earned a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Southern California, graduating first in her class.

What recognition has Big Impact Books received?

The Big Impact Books website announces a Winner in Publishing result at the 2024 Best Book Awards and a 2024 Publisher and Marketing Strategist of the Year award. 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.

How do I contact Big Impact Books?

Fill in the form on the Big Impact Books contact page at yourbigimpactbook.com/contact. The business also lists email at hello@yourbigimpactbook.com and text messages to 623.418.0723 for a quicker response. Mention that you are planning a book and what you want it to do for your business.

Read all answers in the book planning and publishing FAQ