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10 Tips for Tantalizing News Releases
Want to get radio interviews and coverage in print Master the art of writing magnetic media releases A media release (which also goes by its former Because of its official sounding name, authors often Don't forget that real live people, editors and Motivating Editors and Producers to Read Your Release As the producer of a lifestyle TV show, I receive Below are 10 tips to help you write releases that get your message heard. 2. Be certain that your book is appropriate for the target audience. Do not send a media release about your romance novel to a radio show that interviews only nonfiction authors. Wishful thinking is well and good, but realize that shows KNOW their target market.
4. Be certain to include key information in a book 5. You can increase your chances of 6. For media releases aimed at reviewers, 7. Do not follow up to see if the recipient 8. Keep a notebook with you and 9. Journalists and producers need you 10. Keep a "swipe file" of copyright 2004 Marisa D'Vari All rights reserved Byline
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