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By: Yolander

Yolander — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:57:28 +0000

This is a great template, Terreece. Thank you! I haven’t tried any PR’s but now I feel like I could stick my neck out and do one

By: Christine

Christine — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:09:34 +0000

Damaria’s suggestions are great, but what about someone who has never written press releases before? I have lots of experience with gathering and organizing facts into pieces for publication so I know I could do it, but I’ve never worked in the press release format before. How would I go about getting into the business?

Thanks!

By: Terreece Clarke

Terreece Clarke — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:48:25 +0000

Christa – your baby is too cute!!! Congrats on the gig!

Thanks Damaria!

Chris – see everyone’s got something to give here at FWJ!

Lela – I’ve been an examiner since August, but just recently things are starting to really move, so I’ll hold off expounding on it until I have some real info to give. I do have to say our new editor Colin Bane is terrific and has really helped to push our parenting channel to new levels. On a really great note, I got a huge boost yesterday when the New York Times blog Motherlode picked up my Halloween post from the examiner “Sexy kid Halloween costumes spook parents” and sent traffic through the roof!

Thanks Hazel, Misty, Hana!

Sonya Hazel’s correct, it depends on the company. The ones that send it out on their own are my fav.

Dave – I get a feed read that I’ve set for press release posts from various job sites. I know Deb just posted one yesterday, but I think she’s been swamped and I will have another post soon on where to find release work, you’re just a little bit ahead of me At least I know someone’s interested!

By: Sonya

Sonya — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:56:27 +0000

Thank you Hazel!

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:17:09 +0000

Any suggestions on places to find telecommuting gigs writing press releases?

I’ve got a years experience of writing press releases local non-profits, with a proven track record of strong placement in regional print outlets — but are there any freelance PR sites where I can consistently drum up clients out of the area?

I haven’t seen many of these gigs posted.

Thanks
Dave

PS. Cheers

By: Misty

Misty — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:49:49 +0000

Thanks, Terreece. And Damaria, a huge thanks to you for sharing your trade secrets.

By: hana

hana — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:08:50 +0000

Great post! I love your summary.

By: Hazel

Hazel — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:51:57 +0000

@Melissa – you bet you have enough experience! If your releases have gotten attention (i.e., stories published) you have evidence to show that your releases get results.

@Terreece – you did a great job with this! I spent years on the receiving end of press releases, and your tips are perfect.

@Sonya – if the gig includes sending the releases out, it should say so. Some organizations maintain their own media list but just don’t have a writer. If the gig includes creating a media list, that’s a whole ‘nother skill set that not all writers have.