Tag: news
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5 Lessons I’ve Learned from Reporter to PR
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 twist. I just educate the public the best I can for a company. Would I…
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Kindles: Writer’s Best Friend, or Worst Enemy?
My boyfriend asked me if I want a Kindle for Hanukkah this year. “What?” I responded, almost offended. “Why?” I felt horrible immediately, because he was just trying to be attentive. You see, I’ve been reading a lot lately, and he thought this would support those efforts. I then lovingly told him how I once…
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Snatching Success: Q&A w/ Bestselling Novelist, Bruce Cameron
How many of us writers dream of making it onto the New York Times Bestseller’s list? For Bruce Cameron, that dream came true with A Dog’s Purpose—soon to be a DreamWorks movie, too. I actually heard about Bruce’s “novel for humans” via a Facebook ad, of all places. I’d never clicked on one before, but…
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Magic of the Magazine Staff Box: An Old Professor’s Secret to Pitching
*This is an older post. Much of the information is still useful, but for more updated writing and pitching tips, please see the note at the end of this post! Ever wonder HOW to find the right editor at a magazine to whom you should pitch that amazing story idea? You may or may…
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Enticing Magazine Editors and Media–Successfully Pitch Your Story!
Whether you’re a PR professional selling your company’s story, or a freelancer enticing a magazine editor, understanding how to pitch well is vital. I’ve enjoyed success as a journalist and media relations professional for a reason. 1. Keep your pitches to 5 sentences or less. As a freelancer trying to get published in a magazine, I…