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Writing Your First Book: Lessons from The Lean Startup

Deirdre Breakenridge

What is the hardest part about writing a book?”. Will people read the book? Most writers I have come across tell me writing a book is both extremely rewarding and at the same time one of the biggest challenges they have ever taken on. Will my ideas resonate with anyone?

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From Picture to Chapter Books – Fresh Marketing Ideas for the Publishing Industry to Try

5W PR

Leveraging Visual Platforms In the age of visual content, publishers can capitalize on platforms like Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok to showcase their books. Creating animated book trailers, interactive elements, and engaging short videos can captivate audiences and drive interest.

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Lessons From a Life Rebuilt: Love, Loss, and Defying the Odds with Becky Galli

PR for Anyone

Rebecca Faye Smith-Galli is a bestselling author, columnist, and speaker who writes about love, loss, and healing. Despite overwhelming hardships, Becky found purpose through writing, launching a successful career as a columnist and author. Find us on

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The Ins & Outs of Book Writing

Karen Freberg

Writing is a big part of my life. I write A LOT for my work, but also personal life as well. Of course, writing comes in all shapes and sizes – but it has become one of the main skills necessary for my work as a professor. However, this is not all of the writing we do as professors. Why do I bring this up?

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Book Review: A Roadmap for Teaching Social Media

Deirdre Breakenridge

Here’s my video book review of A Roadmap for Teaching Social Media by Dr. Karen Freberg who is an assistant professor teaching Strategic Communications at the University of Louisville. Karen’s book can be described in three words … handy reference guide.

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7 mostly free professional development ideas that PR and comms pros can start today

Sword and the Script

I do carve out a little time to read books at night. I find fiction reading really improves my writing because, in the course of being entertained, Im consuming examples of how published authors describe abstract concepts. Its fascinating because it reads like one of Jared Diamond’s books but about civilizations or steel.

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Best practices & tips for writing an engaging book press release

Agility PR Solutions

Your book promotion strategy might involve book reviews, attending book signings, conducting book readings, and running contests and giveaways. However, one mention in the press can multiply your efforts, sending a community of readers your way, and earning your book a spot on the bestsellers list.

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