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I used to hate PR (public relations) people when I worked on the newspaper. And really, I still kinda cringe when someone calls me a PR professional. “I’m in media relations,” I always correct them. I don’t spin. I don’t … Continue reading
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I first learned about The Daily Source because they followed me on Twitter. Just another wannabe online news outlet, I initially thought. Boy, was I wrong! After checking out their follower count (20,000+), I decided to give them a follow-back. … Continue reading
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Ever wonder what those big-time New York City editors look for in a story pitch? Or how successful authors pulled off a great book deal? Today, journalist and author Caitlin Kelly shares some of her secrets as a former senior editor … Continue reading
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I bet Adam and Eve never saw this phrase coming thousands of years after that dang apple. Nevertheless, here it is: The Curse of Knowledge. “What in God’s name is she talking about?” you might ask. Well, it’s the golden piece … Continue reading
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For the first time ever, self-published authors may have a shot at placing their books on the shelves of Barnes and Noble–so to speak. This news, reported in a Feb. 24 article published by GalleyCat on Mediobistro.com, comes right as Borders … Continue reading
A creative writer once referred to me as a “writing scientist.” I laughed at the time. But the more I think of it, as a journalist, I am a writing scientist. My degree is a Bachelor of SCIENCE in Journalism. … Continue reading
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In the midst of researching strategies to better your blog and its following, you run across a self-proclaimed “social media expert.” RUN! Run far, far away! There are no experts in social media. That’s because, no experts can exist in … Continue reading
Shari Lopatin is an award-winning Arizona writer, journalist, and media strategist who's been published regionally, and nationally. She began her career as a newspaper reporter and now writes both creatively and for the corporate world, doubling as a media strategist. She blogs every other Thursday about writing tips, funny stories, industry news, and media strategies.
