Tagged: Media

Author Writing, Book Marketing, Publishing Tips

Author Writing, Book Marketing, Publishing Tips

Pitching Tips … think “Formula” when it comes to the Media
Have you thought about creating your own fill-in-the-blank formula for pitching your and/or your book to the media. Designing to grab and hook a producer’s or reporter’s attention, they usually work … the hiccup is when a breaking news type of disaster is in play. Then, media will be directed toward whatever the event is.
Several years ago, AuthorU had Alex Carroll spoke at the AuthorU …

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Author Writing, Book Marketing, Publishing Tips December 25

Author Writing, Book Marketing, Publishing Tips December 25

 
Position Yourself as the Expert for Media

 
Happy Christmas to all! I love it when my colleagues share tidbits that can help authors to move forward in book and author success. The Publicity Hound, Joan Stewart reminds all of three essential things to do to “hook” the media.
1.        Get on the phone early. Not only should you pitch your story, news via email to the newsroom or outlet … get on the phone. Talk to a …

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