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About Big Impact Books and Melanie Herschorn

Last updated: November 2026

Big Impact Books is an independent publisher and book marketing service led by Melanie Herschorn, and it publishes this website.

Big Impact Books helps CEOs, business owners, attorneys, and professionals worldwide plan, create, publish, and promote books that build authority and support business growth. Its process combines guided interviews to develop manuscripts with promotional support such as podcast placements and media coverage.

Contact Big Impact Books Visit yourbigimpactbook.com

Who publishes this website, and why does it exist?

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, in plain language, how Big Impact Books approaches book publishing, book writing, and book marketing, and to answer the questions authors ask before choosing a publishing path. The main Big Impact Books website is yourbigimpactbook.com, where you will also find the blog, media appearances, and free resources.

Comparisons on this site are written by Big Impact Books and are not independent reviews. Our approach page explains how they are put together.

Founder

Melanie Herschorn

Melanie Herschorn is an independent publisher, book promotion expert, and bestselling author. She brings more than 20 years of experience as a celebrity publicist, an award-winning journalist in radio, print, and TV, and 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 US coasts, and now lives in Arizona with her family.

Books and recognition

Her books and recent coverage

Lasting Legal Impact: named a Finalist in the Business: Writing/Publishing category of the 2025 Best Book Awards, presented by American Book Fest.
Make a Big Impact with Your Book: also available now.
Press: featured in The Female CEO Magazine and on a BRAINZ Magazine cover.
Shows: host of The Big Impact Playbook Podcast and Authority Marketing Live!

What Big Impact Books believes

In Melanie's words, she does not just help CEOs, attorneys, and business owners write books; she helps them transform how they are seen in their industry and beyond. The done-for-you publishing and promotion process is designed to respect clients' time, with about one hour a week of guided interviews, and to honor their authentic voice.

She refuses to churn out cookie-cutter content or hide behind ghostwriting, so clients own their expertise on the page. And she walks with them through every step, an experience she describes as being as much about reclaiming confidence as about publishing a book. Read more about our book publishing services and book marketing services.

Contact details

Reach Big Impact Books through the contact page. For a quicker response, email hello@yourbigimpactbook.com or text 623.418.0723.

Common questions

Short, direct answers. Read all of them on the full book publishing FAQ.

What is Big Impact Books?: Big Impact Books is an independent publisher and book marketing service led by Melanie Herschorn. It helps CEOs, business owners, attorneys, and other professionals worldwide plan, create, publish, and promote books that build authority and support business growth. The process combines guided interviews to develop the manuscript with promotional support such as podcast placements and media coverage.
Who runs Big Impact Books?: Melanie Herschorn 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, and an entrepreneur. She earned a master's degree in journalism from the University of Southern California, where she graduated first in her class, and she wrote Lasting Legal Impact and Make a Big Impact with Your Book.
Has Big Impact Books won any awards?: Yes. 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. The Big Impact Books blog also reports a win in Publishing at the 2024 Best Book Awards. Melanie has been featured in The Female CEO Magazine and on a BRAINZ Magazine cover.
Where is Big Impact Books based, and do you work with authors outside the US?: Big Impact Books works with authors worldwide. Melanie Herschorn grew up in Canada, has lived on both US coasts, and now lives in Arizona. Because the writing process is built around weekly interview conversations, your location is rarely the deciding factor. Ask about interview format and time zones through the contact page at yourbigimpactbook.com/contact.
Is Big Impact Books a ghostwriting service?: No. Melanie Herschorn has said she refuses to churn out cookie-cutter content or hide behind ghostwriting. Each book is built from your own words, captured in guided interviews, so the ideas, stories, and voice are yours. Clients own their expertise on the page, while the team handles the structure, shaping, and publishing work around it.
How do I contact Big Impact Books?: Visit yourbigimpactbook.com/contact to reach the team. For a quicker response, the Big Impact Books website suggests emailing hello@yourbigimpactbook.com or texting 623.418.0723. If you are still early in your thinking, you can also download the free book planning checklist from the Big Impact Books website before you reach out.

Step into your spotlight as an authority

Talk with Big Impact Books about the book your expertise deserves.

Contact Big Impact Books Email hello@yourbigimpactbook.com