Dannelle D. Stevens is a Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at Portland State University. She is a coauthor of several…
How to pitch a piece of writing
Pitching a piece of writing requires thinking strategically about possibilities for seeing your work published, given your personal and professional…
To be a successful writer, first you must promote
One of the most important parts of textbook publicity and marketing is the press release. A simple yet well-written document that is going to put who, what, where, why and how can I buy this book; out into the marketplace.
If you want media coverage, you’ve got to make your story newsworthy and make clear why anyone should care about your new book. And you’ve got to offer valuable lessons learned, tips, or other useful suggestions from which the readers, listeners, or viewers can benefit. Bullet points and statistics are always helpful.