I once did a virtual interview where the host barely looked at me. Sometimes people look at the screen instead of directly into the camera, which is understandable. But in this case, it was clear he wasn’t paying attention to his guest (me). His eyes […]
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We’ve covered four of the most common media mistakes authors make, and today we’re moving on to Mistake #5: Hiding from your own expertise. This one is sneaky. It shows up as waiting for permission, doubting yourself, and letting impostor syndrome call the shots. It
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She was exceptional at her work and delivered beautifully in interviews—better than most, in fact. Yet before every interview, she was consumed by nerves, to the point of developing IBS. This is not what we want. Confidence. It’s so necessary, yet elusive for many. Confidence
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Who doesn’t love a surprise? Well, okay, maybe not every surprise. Some are best left out of the equation entirely — like finding out your mic is off halfway through an interview, or that unexpected tech glitch at the worst possible moment. But when it
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Navigating the media landscape with finesse and confidence is an art form that can propel you, your book, and your brand to new heights. Helping authors to prepare for media interviews is something I am pretty good at having done it for many years now.
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As a publicist and media trainer, my work involves helping authors develop their overall messages, hone their skills to become fantastic at influencing others, and then pitch and land media outlets for interviews. In fact, I am delighted to say that this past week has
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When it comes to doing media interviews, the list of things to do and NOT to do is long. However, there are three that are at the top of the list. As you set up interviews for your book, avoid doing the following three things.
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The month of October has featured the many different kinds of surprises that can happen during media interviews. Here are links to the past three posts on surprises in case you missed them: October 8, October 15, October 22. It’s good to review these so
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Life is filled with surprises. Some of them we love and others, not so much. Today is the final installment of our 3-part series on surprises in the media. When you are out doing media interviews, I guarantee you will run into some surprises. Before
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Last week we started talking about unexpected surprises when doing interviews. They are a part of life, of course, and they often happen when doing any kind of media, including interviews. If you missed it, you can read part one here. Today we’re going to
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