How to Write a Basic Press Release
Are you one of the many aspiring writers for websites like Associated Content , Bukisa , etc? You have probably already created a profile, posted some articles, and posted links to all your social networks, as well as Digg and Stumble . Is there anything else you can do to promote yourself and your content and get your articles noticed? YES! Send out a press release! A press release is an announcement to your local media about you and your articles. I have published a web site and print magazine and worked for several other publications. I have also promoted books and events by sending out my own press releases, so I have looked at press releases both as a writer, and as a publisher of information. I have also written a book about promoting self-published books with a chapter dedicated to writing press releases. If you have never written a press release before, these tips should help you write a good, basic press release. Before You Write Your Press Release Before you start w...