We “made over” three writers at a wonderful networking group I attend each month. The three people asked our advice as they consider new directions–two are considering the freelance route from full-time jobs, while the third wants to market her articles to new publications.Always easy to tell other people what is good for them….While they [...]
Archive for February, 2008
Setting Goals
February 29, 2008Obama
February 13, 2008It was my son who found out first that Obama would be speaking at our local high school. He got a Facebook invitation.
So we went to a very temporary campaign office in Falls Church and stood in line for about 30 minutes to get tickets (two apiece) for the following Sunday.
“Stand for Change: Town Hall [...]
Make the Pitch
February 8, 2008Sarah Massey, Massey-Media, suggests this timeline for contacting media with a press advisory to cover your story:
Monthly magazines–at least 1 month prior to publication (I’m thinking earlier, what about you?)
Weekly paper–at least 2 weeks in advance
Daily paper, TV, radio–at least 1 week in advance
Then call your targets, the journalists whom you most want to reach. [...]
