[stylist] News release feedback

Thu Nov 10 17:08:40 UTC 2011

Thanks for the tips. Seem like common sense. I 
used one of your's as a template :). It was kind 
of a rush/practice. hopefully improvement comes 
with experience and taking a bit more time :). Thanks.

Brad

On 11/10/2011  10:41 AM Bridgit Pollpeter said...
>First, when submitting a news release to publications, it's best to send
>directly to a specific person. When sent to a news room or some vague,
>public email, releases tend to be sifted through, and if a name, or
>group, is not recognizeable, it's not considered. Research specific
>editors and writers you think my find the story interesting.
>
>Second, any news release should be staggered so that the immediate story
>is the first thing covered before any other info is mentioned. With
>this, your lead needs to be stronger and spotlight exactly why you're
>advertising this which is the event itself. The following para should
>mention the date, time and location, and if any cost is involved,  and
>then your following paras can build more upon the event and its
>importance.
>
>I don't have much time to get into structure, but try to keep a release
>to two pages or less, follow AP Style, which I know isn't the only
>accepted style, but I was instructed to do this and it makes sense to
>me, and make sure grammar and formatting are proper and consistent.
>Don't include info that's not immediately related to the event/activity,
>use hyperlinks so editors/writers can easily access info and if a
>group/organization is hosting it, don't include a ton of stuff on the
>group except what is directly related to the event, instead include a
>boiler plate at the end of the release which is a brief over-view of a
>group and what it does, usually no more than a single para with three to
>four sentences. Oh, also, on a personal note, watch for placement of
>commas, smile.
>
>Sincerely,
>Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>Read my blog at:
>http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
>
>"History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
>The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
>
>Message: 1
>Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:08:52 -0600
>From: Brad Dunse' <lists at braddunsemusic.com>
>To: Writer's Division Mailing List <stylist at nfbnet.org>
>Subject: [stylist] News release feedback
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>Feedback please. Also, since I'd never submitted
>a news release to a newspaper, what department is
>"the" one to get it in in a relatively short
>notice? Thanks in advance. I'm not sure which
>number he might want so I omitted it for the time being.
>
>
>Minnesota Association of Songwriters
>Wayne Hamilton
>St. Paul, MN <mailto:info at mnsongwriters.org>info at mnsongwriters.org
>
>For Immediate Release
>Contact:
>Wayne Hamilton
>Minnesota Association of Songwriters
><mailto:info at mnsongwriters.org>info at mnsongwriters.org
>
>Minnesota Association of Songwriters Hosts
>Songwriting Workshop of Berklee School of Music Professor Pat Pattison
>
>St. Paul, Minn, Nov 12, 2011?Minnesota
>Association of Songwriters Educates songwriters
>with its fourth professional workshop in 2011 on Saturday, November 12.
>
>Minnesota Association of Songwriters (MAS) (and
>its former appellation Minnesota Songwriter?s
>Association (MSA,)) since 1980, has been helping
>songwriters in the Midwest reach their
>songwriting goals ranging from personal
>development to Grammy Award winning songwriters.
>With their 8-member Board of Directors and 70
>plus membership, MAS offers two monthly meetings,
>on-line song evaluations, showcase opportunities,
>monthly educational speakers, downloadable
>interviews with Nashville writers, MAS Radio (an
>on-line streaming radio portal) featuring songs
>from its members, networking opportunities, and
>professional songwriting workshops instructed by
>some of the nation?s best writers.
>
>The fourth workshop of 2011 held at McNally-Smith
>School of Music in St. Paul, MN will be
>instructed by nationally recognized author and
>professor, Pat Pattison. A Minnesota native
>Pattison has stretched his career from band
>member, to author, to professor for the past
>thirty-six years at Berklee College of Music in
>Boston, Mass.; one of the most recognized music
>college?s in the country. Author of ?Songwriting
>Without Boundaries,? ?Writing Better Lyrics,?
>?The Essential Guide To Rhyming,? and
>?The Essential Guide To Lyric Form?; Pattison
>will bring his vast knowledge in lyric writing to
>songwriters in the greater Twin Cities area.
>
>? When: November 12, 2011 ? 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
>? Where: McNally-Smith School of Music (auditorium),
>19 Exchange St. St. Paul, MN
>
>The five hour workshop registration fee is
>thirty-five dollars ($35.00) for non-members and
>free to MAS current members. All non-member
>attendees may opt-in for a one-year membership at
>no additional cost for the $35 workshop registration.
>
>To learn more about what the Minnesota
>Association of Songwriters has to offer, how to
>get involved, or obtain registration for the
>Pattison workshop visit:
><http://www.mnsongwriters.org/>http://www.mnsongwriters.org/
>or contact Wayne Hamilton at
><mailto:info at mnsongwriters.org>info at mnsongwriters.org
>
>The Minnesota Association of Songwriters is a
>volunteer, member supported, non-profit
>organization. Its mission is to inspire, educate
>and strengthen the songwriting and performance
>skills of its members through seminars,
>workshops, review meetings, showcases and
>networking opportunities, while encouraging
>collaboration and exploration of the creative
>process. MAS meets twice monthly to learn about
>the craft of songwriting, to review and provide
>commentary about each other's music and to
>exchange information about topics ranging from
>song contests and conferences to legal issues and internet concerns.
>
>
>
>
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