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Writing Your First Book: Lessons from The Lean Startup

Deirdre Breakenridge

What is the hardest part about writing a 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. The idea is simple, but powerful: Test your idea for a book before investing too much of your time actually writing the book.

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Pearson Podcasting: How ‘This Is Us’ Can Help Us Become Better Podcasters

Deirdre Breakenridge

If you want to add creative sonic elements to your audio, try some of these free sound effects. And the same way Kevin studies his lines for television and film on the show, your hosts must know their material ! This Forbes article is one of my favorites and offers excellent technical tips for podcasters. Sell the Star Power.

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How to Make the Most of Every Opportunity

Deirdre Breakenridge

In March I heard about an opportunity to visit a film set for Pioneers in Skirts™ , a documentary about obstacles women still face in their careers. Before I arrived I researched the film and the director, Ashley Maria. I have called reporters, created buzz for the film on social media, worked on media releases and much more.

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How to Make the Most of Every Opportunity

Deirdre Breakenridge

In March I heard about an opportunity to visit a film set for Pioneers in Skirts™ , a documentary about obstacles women still face in their careers. Before I arrived I researched the film and the director, Ashley Maria. I have called reporters, created buzz for the film on social media, worked on media releases and much more.

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How To Create Interesting Digital Content For A “Boring” Industry

Cision

Exciting content people want to share is all around them — all they must do is write it down or film it. The company’s founder could also write about why they started the business to put a face to the company’s name. “How much could you possibly write about industrial marketing?”

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

Sword and the Script

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. That provides me with different tools to think about work problems and break them down in different ways to solve them; I think it stokes creativity.

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6 Benefits Of Long-Form PR Content

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Although longer content like books, white papers, podcasts, eBooks, and video can take more time and effort than shorter bites, and it demands greater depth and creativity, it can prove very effective. Authoring a weekly blog allows a leader to write in her own voice – which becomes part of the voice of the brand.