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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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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 Pioneers in Skirts Ran a Successful Kickstarter Campaign…and Beyond!

Deirdre Breakenridge

A documentary film depends on individuals, foundations and businesses to help fund it – and the process of applying and appealing is always ongoing. Knowing that Kickstarters are also important for getting more eyes on the film itself, I did my best to help increase awareness of, and drive excitement for, the film and its Kickstarter.

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Preparing for TikTok in 2022—3 tips for maximizing the platform

Agility PR Solutions

There’s more to the content creator other than the passion for entrepreneurship; the “creator” has been around for about a decade, where qualifications in writing, editing, filming, and designing are essentials to the […].

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Terms You Overhear During A PR Internship

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

It’s interesting because most people think of PR as writing press releases or pitching to reporters, but things like event submissions show that it’s a lot more than that. Get Sarah McLachlan to film a PSA! As a dog lover and proud owner of a rescue (say hi to Toby! ), a term like that resonates with me.

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

Deirdre Breakenridge

And the same way Kevin studies his lines for television and film on the show, your hosts must know their material ! Supporters can help by sharing episodes on their social media to amplify your show to their followers or write positive reviews on podcast subscribing sites. Much like Kevin, the hosts are the stars of your podcast.