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An unusual way
to get publicity - writing about others!
I know by telling you to write about others, you may think I've lost
my mind. But let me explain this process in a little more detail and
you'll quickly understand why.
What is the hardest topic to write about that will make others want
to listen? Usually it's ourselves, right? Let's face it, very few
people are calling us daily, asking us to talk about ourselves
relentlessly,
now are they? So, how do you "tell" others about yourself so
they want to know more? The answer? By using your writing skills to
write about others.
Here's what I mean - I find fascinating people around me all
the time. And though others may not be clamoring to hear all about
them, I know there is a great story to be told. All I have to do is
uncover the facts and write about their passion. And, by doing so, I
have found many wonderful things will come out of this. For
instance, here's a quick list of positives:
- You discover a marvelous story
about someone you know.
- This, in turn, builds a unique
bond between the two of you.
- You uncover your desire for
"detective" work (which in itself can be very thrilling).
- You get to realize your true
writing abilities by pulling the
story together and then finding the right publication to print
your story.
- The person you're writing about
gets publicity.
- The person writing the story
(you) gets publicity by listing your bio and contact
information at the end.
And, if you do your homework, you
may even find a publication that will PAY YOU for your
article!
Now is this becoming a fun project or what? And, don't you just
love when everyone involved turns out a winner?
But, how do you go about finding someone to write about? Look
around - friends, church, sports events, the gym, networking
meetings, people you work with - anywhere you come in touch with
those you admire.
So, what's keeping you? Get started right away and all of a sudden
the universe will be yours!
An unusual way
to get publicity - writing about others!
by – Carmen Wisenbaker
Carmen has been in the publishing industry for more than 29 years.
She is an author, speaker, and marketing specialist with
Penworth Publishing | Penworth & Associates (www.penworth.com)
© 2008 Carmen Wisenbaker |
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