Press Credentials & Media Access
Evans Cutchmore is a marketing-first publishing house and literary media platform providing comprehensive coverage of the independent publishing landscape, author success stories, and cultural events that shape the literary community.
We regularly cover events throughout Louisiana and the Gulf South region, and we're committed to delivering professional, high-quality journalism that benefits both event organizers and the communities we serve.
Our Coverage Areas
Literary Events & Festivals
Book festivals, literary conferences, author readings, book signings, poetry slams, writing workshops, and literary celebrations throughout Louisiana and the Gulf South.
Author Interviews & Profiles
In-depth conversations with debut authors, bestselling writers, independent publishers, and emerging voices in the literary world. We spotlight both established and rising talent across all genres.
Publishing Industry
Independent publishing trends, book marketing strategies, author platform development, publishing technology, and the evolving landscape of modern authorship.
New Orleans & Louisiana Cultural Scene
Cultural programming, educational initiatives, community literacy events, bookstore happenings, and the intersection of literature with New Orleans' vibrant arts community.
Special Focus: Financial Literacy & Education
Coverage of educational initiatives, particularly The Couvent Collective's Financial Power for Life™ curriculum and the Lark & Mimi™ Learning Series, addressing Louisiana's financial literacy mandate and early childhood education.
Our Audience
Target Audience:
- Independent authors and aspiring writers
- Publishing professionals and literary agents
- Book marketing enthusiasts
- Literary event attendees and book lovers
- New Orleans cultural community
- Educators and literacy advocates
- Louisiana's creative class
Geographic Focus: Primary: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Secondary: Gulf South region, Southeast United States
National: Publishing industry news and author spotlights
What We Provide
When granted press access, Evans Cutchmore commits to:
✓ Written Coverage - Professional event recaps and feature articles published within 48-72 hours
✓ Author Interviews - In-depth Q&As with featured speakers and authors
✓ Photography - High-quality event photography for editorial use
✓ Social Media Promotion - Real-time coverage and event highlights across platforms
✓ Pre-Event Promotion - Advance coverage to drive attendance and awareness
✓ Cross-Promotion - Tagging and crediting event organizers and participants
✓ Professional Standards - Adherence to journalism ethics and media guidelines
Request Press Credentials
We are actively seeking press access to cover literary events, book festivals, author readings, cultural programming, and publishing industry conferences throughout Louisiana and beyond.
For Event Organizers
If you're hosting a literary event, book festival, author reading, panel discussion, or cultural program that would interest our audience, we'd love to cover it.
To request Evans Cutchmore coverage or grant press credentials:
Email: publisher@evanscutchmore.com
Phone: 770.652.7103
Please include in your request:
- Event name, date, time, and location
- Brief description of the event and featured participants
- Press credential application deadline (if applicable)
- Any specific media guidelines or requirements
- Contact person for press coordination
We respond to all credential requests within 48 hours and will provide confirmation of our coverage plans.
Media Inquiries
For Interviews & Features
If you'd like to interview Kim Braud, founder of Evans Cutchmore and The Couvent Collective, or feature our publishing house, authors, or educational initiatives, please contact:
Email: publisher@evanscutchmore.com
Phone: 770.652.7103
Available for commentary on:
- Independent publishing trends
- Book marketing strategies
- Author platform development
- Hybrid publishing models
- Financial literacy education in Louisiana
- Early childhood literacy
- New Orleans literary community
- Publishing industry disruption
Editorial Standards
Evans Cutchmore maintains professional journalism standards in all our coverage:
- Accuracy - All facts are verified and sourced appropriately
- Fairness - Balanced coverage that represents all perspectives
- Transparency - Clear attribution and identification of sources
- Timeliness - Prompt publication according to agreed schedules
- Respect - Ethical treatment of interview subjects and event participants
- Independence - Editorial decisions guided by journalistic integrity
- Accountability - Corrections are published promptly when errors occur
Connect With Us
General Inquiries:
publisher@evanscutchmore.com