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#Mediaterms

Every industry has its own jargon and media is no different. If you’re planning to do media interviews, these terms will come up, so I thought this might be a good time to prepare you

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Surprised Interviewee

Making Unconscious Habits Conscious

Just prior to Covid, I was media training an author for some on-camera appearances coming up, and we were doing mock interviews. I had a list of questions based on the key messages from her

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5 Mistakes to Avoid During Media Appearances

Apparently, I hit a nerve with last week’s Savvy Sunday News because there was a deluge of responses. Most people commented that while reading it, they actually felt their hearts beat faster and their blood pressures

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When Things Go Wrong Have a Plan B

Always Have a Plan B

“The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” –Robert Burns On the surface, that quote from Robert Burns sounds negative, but when you look a little deeper, there is great truth. Embracing this

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More Common Mistakes Authors Make #3

Today we’re covering part #3 of the Common Mistakes Authors Make, which I presented at the APSS Virtual Book Selling University on the subject of How to Get Media Attention When No One Knows Who

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More Common Mistakes Authors Make

I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that I spoke at the APSS Virtual Book Selling University on the subject of How to Get Media Attention When No One Knows Who the He** You Are.

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Tips for Authors Working with Producers

As an author, you will work with many different professionals along the way toward getting your book published but it doesn’t stop there. Publishing your book is just the beginning. Then you have to publicize

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