It is a truth universally acknowledged that writers often express mixed feelings about publicists–their own, and others’. (If you’re reading this, Cheryl, I love you. I honestly truly do!)

Yesterday, Marci Alboher of NYTimes blog Shifting Careers fame posted an excellent list of “Do’s” and “Don’ts” for publicists–aka other authors’ publicists–who seek her attention. Marci is my hero. It’s really a very good list.

(Note: Marci’s post is inspired by Wired magazine editor and book author Chris Anderson’s, which has inspired much ado. You see, Anderson very publicly published a list of e-mail addresses of publicists he never wants to hear from again.)