MindStir Media REVIEW 2022: Self-Publishing at its Best

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MindStir Media Background

MindStir Media was founded by USA Today bestselling author J.J. Hebert in 2009 (pictured above). First launched as a sole proprietorship, this self-publishing company was incorporated in 2015. Since the company’s inception, MindStir has published over 1,000 titles in various genres, many of which are best-sellers and award-winners.

In 2020, MindStir Media received an endorsement from Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington and later partnered with Harrington. MindStir Media has also received praise from other celebrities including Mariel Hemingway, Daniel Baldwin, Rascal Flatts’ Gary LeVox and comedian Tom Arnold.

MindStir Media Awards

MindStir has won awards. Kev’s Best awarded MindStir “Best Self-Publishing Company in the US,” “Best Book Marketing Company,” and “Best Book Publisher in Los Angeles.” Stellar Business Awards named MindStir Media Top Book Publishing Company. International Business Times (IBT) recognized MindStir as the Best Book Publisher in LA. Furthermore, the Better Business Bureau has given MindStir an A+ rating for their exceptional self-publishing and book marketing services.

MindStir Media’s Self Publishing & Marketing Services

MindStir offers a free publishing guide that walks potential author clients through the publishing process and outlines all the publishing and marketing options that MindStir has to offer. MindStir’s publishing packages start at $2,999 and include custom book design, paperback and ebook publishing and distribution and mentoring from bestselling author J.J. Hebert. MindStir also touts a Book Publicity Package that can get authors seen on NBC, CBS and FOX affiliate websites, garner Amazon reviews, create a book trailer and run a Youtube promo and run social media campaigns.

MindStir can even connect authors to celebrities such as Daniel Baldwin, Kate Flannery from The Office, Kevin Harrington and Mariel Hemingway. The aforementioned celebrities are available to provide book endorsements.

Also in 2022, MindStir is selling PR placements on websites for major publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc, GQ, TODAY, Us Weekly and more. An author or businessperson can simply select the publication where he/she wants to be featured or mentioned and MindStir will do the rest. Authors who want to become USA Today/Wall Street Journal bestselling authors can leverage MindStir’s bestseller service.


Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington Endorses MindStir Media