Getting Local Media Coverage for Your Book with Mickie Kennedy
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Author Your Dream
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Getting local media coverage for your book can be a great way to increase visibility and sales in your community. By reaching out to local newspapers, radio stations, and television programs, you can pitch your book to journalists and producers and potentially secure interviews or feature articles. This type of coverage can be especially valuable for authors who are self-publishing or have a small publisher, as it can help to build buzz and awareness for your book among your target audience.
Highlights01:45 Introduction to Mickie Kennedy
04:25 Why authors often shy away from media
07:23 Strategies for reaching out to local media outlets and pitching your book
10:55 Tips for pitching
16:29 Where to find local connections
22:02 Process of Working with eReleases
34:36 Press Release
40:15 What is the wire?
46:55 Author Action Point
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