Gerald Posner

Author & Journalist

Gerald Posner is an Author & Journalist based in Miami, Florida. With over 35 years of experience, he specializes in investigative journalism, nonfiction books, and editorials. He’s the author of thirteen books, including several New York Times bestsellers. He co-authored his first book in 1986, "Mengele: The Complete Story", which launched his career in authoring nonfiction books. He also had a career in Law, and co-founded New York public interest law firm Posner & Ferrara in 1981.

Education

Juris Doctor, University of San Francisco
BA, University of California-Berkeley, Political Science

Professional Achievements

Three New York Times nonfiction bestsellers; "Case Closed", "Why America Slept", and "God's Bankers"
Featured as a regular contributor to NBC, the History Channel, CNN, FOX News, CBS, and MSNBC
Authors the Substack newsletter, "Just the Facts with Gerald Posner"
Hosts a podcast titled "Just the Facts with Gerald Posner"

Certifications & Organizations

Member, New York Bar, Washington D.C. Bar
Best General Nonfiction Book, 2020, Florida Book Awards
Finalist, Best Business Book 2020, Association of Business Journalists
"Case Closed" was named a Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in History

Favorite Piece of Advice

Start reporting on a subject without a preconceived notion of what you will find. Follow the evidence wherever it takes you.

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Q&A Comments (19)

How do I become a successful first-time author?

Focus on spreading the word! When you first publish a book, it's easy to think that everyone's going to want to know about it and be interested in it. But then, you realize that you're fighting for a little bit of attention in this great space of information we have nowadays. Word of mouth makes a tremendous impact—it builds slowly, and with good books, it can really make a difference.

How do I get more people to read my book?

Word of mouth makes a tremendous difference! It builds slowly, but with good books, it can really have an important impact. Above all, make sure that you keep your expectations realistic—people have to know that your book is out there, which can be difficult to do sometimes.

How do you write a good news article?

The key is balancing speed and credibility—you want to write your article as quickly and as accurately as possible. These two factors often work against each other, since you need to consult multiple sources in order to get your facts nailed down.

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