The Heidi Thorne Show

Getting Media Coverage for Self Published Books | Episode 184


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Getting mass media coverage for self published books is really, really tough. As a former trade newspaper editor for 15 years, I share why that is, and provide tips for making points with media.
Blog: How to Get Media Coverage for Self Published Authors and Books http://hub.me/aofEW
YouTube video: https://youtu.be/i5L6QdbMIqM
Timestamp show notes (click timestamp to view segment on YouTube):
0:14​ The challenge of getting media coverage for self publishing
0:39​ Why editors don't want your press release
2:52​ Why reporters and editors aren't interested in doing stories on you and your book
4:20​ Do paid newswire services help get media coverage?
5:51​ Why you should write your press release in the 3rd person
6:17​ Does having media connections help get coverage?
7:36​ Pitch a story, NOT your story
8:20​ Social media is media you control
8:41​ Don't be yesterday's news
9:13​ How to connect with Heidi
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