Thoughts and Tips.
GRABBING HEADLINES IN A PANDEMIC
You can absolutely DIY a media pitch, as long as you are clear about the story angle that will grab the attention of your audience and who
PITCH PERFECT
No matter how fabulous you think your story is, no one will find out about it unless you can get a journalist interested in you
INTERVIEW TRICKS AND TRAPS
Preparation is the key to a confident and successful interview. Knowing what you want to say and how you want to be quoted will help
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