In one of the toughest job markets in more than 20 years, applying the art of self-promotion is more vital than ever. Be Your Own Best Publicist shows anyone looking to land a new job, attract freelance assignments, stay essential in a current position, or get that coveted promotion, how they can use public relations skills to achieve his or her goals. Written by seasoned public relations pros Jessica Kleiman and Meryl Weinsaft Cooper, this helpful, easy-to-follow guide breaks down the fundamentals of PR and how to implement them to successfully promote yourself. Be Your Own Best Publicist will teach you how to: Set a personal PR strategy that gets results Build key message points and deliver them with style Craft the perfect "pitch" for each situation Network and develop relationships that will help you get ahead Use creativity to stand out from the competition Through humorous, informative anecdotes plus user-friendly tips and exercises, Be Your Own Best Publicist will arm you with the confidence, knowledge and tactics to help you market yourself in the workplace. Jessica Kleiman and Meryl Weinsaft Cooper have a combined 30-plus years experience in the public relations industry, having worked both in-house and on the agency side.
Tried-and-true tips will teach you how to: Zero in on the newsworthy aspects of your business Craft and distribute an effective news release Create a captivating press kit that won't get dumped in the circular file Maximize your publicity ...
Currently a required text at The College of Aspiring Artists, the informative and entertaining book is designed to provide the fundamentals of media relations and publicity in order to effectively launch a publicity campaign.
In this book, you will learn the career-changing tools she's developed over the past decade that make bragging feel easy, including: Get remembered by focusing your personal brand and voice on key adjectives (like "effective, subtle, and ...
Would you like to get great publicity for your book without having to spend money on hiring a publicist? Do you think that you have what it takes to be your own publicist and run your own campaign? If so, this book will show you how.
Prominent book publicist Jodee Blanco tells authors and publishers how to conceptualise, develop and implement a winning multi-dimensional book campaign from start to finish. Exercises and a complete resource list are included.
Even published authors want to supplement the work of in-house publicity managers and develop a direct relationship with everyone from the media to potential fans.
Here is an essential reference for writers -- from the self-published to those published by major houses -- written by a leading book publicist who pitches books to media every day of her working life.
Being able to spot potential in someone, or helping them realise their forte, is a crucial part of the job. The best editors also manage to imbue their publication with a singular tone. A vibe that's their own.
Forget all that stuff from high school English (sorry, Mrs. Richardson) about full sentences, topic sentences, and not starting sentences with “and.” Pretend you're talking to a friend and just tell him what you want him to know.
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