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3 Ways to Edit Before You Write

PRSay

Find more writing & storytelling articles in the February 2025 issue of Strategies & Tactics. If you give me an article that runs to eight pages and I tell you to cut it to four, youll howl and say it cant be done, he wrote in On Writing Well. Communicators have been following that advice since the book was published in 1976.

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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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New Book ‘Game Face’ Teaches Kids the Adventure of PR

PRSay

Sparrers conversation with his niece sparked his idea to write Game Face: Becoming a PR Detective, an illustrated childrens book that introduces PR to young readers through an engaging, gamer-friendly story. In the book, Sloan is the main character and helps solve a PR crisis when her favorite video game glitches worldwide.

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‘What is PR, Uncle Curtis?’: One way to explain public relations to a child—write a children’s book!

Agility PR Solutions

One way to explain public relations to a childwrite a childrens book! Was it easy to explain PR and your role, and was your explanation understood, or did it leave the child wondering what PR is and […] The post What is PR, Uncle Curtis?: first appeared on Agility PR Solutions.

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Book Review: Social Media for Strategic Communication By Karen Freberg

Deirdre Breakenridge

One of the best ways to kick off the New Year is with a good book that offers great guidance and takes a deep dive into being more strategic with your storytelling. There are so many reasons why I like this book and would recommend it to students, professors and professionals.

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Book Launch: Answers for Modern Communicators

Deirdre Breakenridge

I’ve been writing this book for years and it’s finally finished. My book offers students and professionals practical answers to important career and communication questions, helping them to communicate successfully in a business setting. I’ve learned so much from all of you.

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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.