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Are you a professional writer who wants to maximize your exposure to potential markets and editors? Would you welcome free publicity? Does boosting your image as a writer interest you? Then you need a media kit.

What is a Media Kit?

A media kit is a “package” of information about you, your services, business and writing abilities and accomplishments. It may incorporate any number of items which aid in promoting you and providing relevant background information on you and your services to editors, reporters, prospective clients and others in the media. Even your readers will take a peek at your media kit information. Want to know more about Sue Grafton, Tom Clancy, J.K. Rowling or Stephen King? Check out their media kits.

These are some key items you could package into your professional writer media kit for getting the most mileage out of any exposure or publicity scenario:

Your Author Photo

You absolutely must have at least a good passport-type photo (smile, please) in your media kit. Another, half-body shot of you “working” is useful to have too.

A Writer Bio

You’ll also definitely need to include two or three bios of yourself. One should be around 25 words, another approx. 50 words and a third of 100 words or less. These are so potential users can plug it into their programs or document using the length and detail that suits their application without having to bug you to edit your bio before they can use it.

Clips

Let your light shine here. Showcase your talent. Include three to five of your best clips with relevant publication data provided. (If you don’t have enough clips or want to break into a new specialty or genre, then research and write a specialized clip or two and include them.

Website and Blog References

You DO have a website or Blog, don’t you? Great, talk it up. Be sure to include the links in your media kit and on all correspondence as well as your SIG (resource box).

Writer Resume or Writer CV

Besides your Bio, you should provide a full resume or CV in your media kit. This document allows you to demonstrate your background and development as a writer. Here you can insert personal anecdotes and give your writing / publication history in more detail than possible in a Bio, cover letter or query.

Publications List

If your publications are extensive, tabulate them by genre, theme or chronologically to provide a quick reference background for the media, editors, reporters, et al.

Credentials

While formal studies in writing are not necessarily a requisite for a writing career, in order to break into some specializations you often do need to demonstrate some genre-related expertise. So if you have any academic or technical qualifications they can serve to position you as an expert. Credentials can include academic degrees, professional workshops, seminars, conferences and courses, professional or trade association memberships, among others.

Testimonials / Feedback

Needless to say, it certainly never hurts to relate any positive reader or editorial feedback you have received about your work. Commendation / recommendation and reference letters, comments, testimonials and praise all can demonstrate your talents in reaching readers. They can also your show professionalism.

More on Photos

Several good photos-in-action are always useful to have available. Photos of you receiving an award or other recognition lend support to press releases and background support text.

Now I’m originally from Pennsylvania Dutch country in the USA but currently live and work in South America, so I include several photos of various kinds (most taken by me) of my hometown area to allow visual support of my background information. One or more of them are frequently used by the local and regional media.

Make Your Media Kit Available

Post your media kit on your website, mention its availability in queries, your blog or send it to media outlets like newspapers, magazines, technical / trade organizations, chambers of commerce, agents, speaker’s bureaus, TV and radio stations, blogs and websites or as part of any PR efforts. Use your media kit to maximize your exposure to potential markets and editors, get free publicity and help boost your image as a professional writer.

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Nowadays many people want to own designer sunglasses, but few can afford it. This is when wholesale replica sunglasses come into picture. They are the perfect solution for those who want to own designer sunglasses but don’t have the money. They are so well designed that it is difficult to distinguish between the original one and the replica. Wholesale replica sunglasses look much more expensive than they are. Your friends may think you have spent serious money on them, though you did not. Replica sunglasses help you look classy for less.
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We don’t mean to burst anyone’s bubble here, but there are some excellent ways to get business card deals on the web! You will find a number of options to consider in a wide range of choice. If you are just starting out in a business, you likely do not have the money to spend on expensive business cards but because they are so important to your business, you feel that you need to. No way! There are some excellent ways that you can save money on these items.

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Summer is here already and so are the new shoe fashions! If you like hot new colors and styles, you’re in for a real treat this season. The stores’ shelves are lined with vivid prints and a variety of textiles, certain to suit your every mood. Here is a short guide to help you navigate the shoe racks this summer.

Metallics have finally made a comeback this season. Bright golds and cool silvers are being challenged by bright metallic pinks and blues and it seems that every type of shoe imaginable is adorned with sequins or cheerful beads. Skimmers and ballet-inspired shoes are still all the rage and are now available in a variety of fabrics and patterns, sure to go with all of your new bohemian-inspired tops and skirts.

As always, sandals are summer favourites. This year they come in a variety of styles and colors, from sporty and fun to chic and sophisticated. Flip-flops are popular again and can make a cool change from the traditional sandal, unless, of course, you are the sporty type, in which case a breezy pair of comfortable hiking sandals would be just the thing.

Men shouldn’t shy away from footwear trends this season. There is an assortment of sophisticated sandals available for all of you guys out there. The Sob sandals are a great addition to the summer shoe line-up. They’re cool and comfortable, for even the most active men. Another popular sandal is the Lagoon sandal, which comes in a wide variety of trendy colors, like blues and greens.

The summer is also the time for formal occasions, like graduations and weddings. There are plenty of different fashions out there, from simple and elegant flats to breath-taking stilettos. Like the casual shoes and the costume jewellery this season, formal footwear are also adorned with chunky beads and sequins, certain to make those hot summer formals sparkle and sizzle.

With so many different styles and colors of summer shoes to choose from, the hardest decision might just be where to store them all!

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Interview with Allan Snow

Jan: Tell me about Choosing a size”
Allan: During the design phase you must first decide what is the ideal paper weight and sizethat your artwork will be placed on. This is totally up to you but there are obviousbenefits and downsides. All these factors will come into play in your decision to chooseyour ideal size.

There are few factors you should take into consideration, I will list the positives and thepossible negative factors. There are also other things you never thought about butshould be aware of.

Lower Quality and smaller size -

A6 150gsm VsHigher Quality and larger size - A5 350gsm
Printing on a lower quality paper saves on cost this is positive

Jan:what about lower quality
Lower quality paper means they are easily ripped as they are pushed through letterboxes during leaflet distribution and on the other side of the door leaflets a torn and crumpled. This does notlook good as a first impression when trying to win new business. NegativeSmaller paper, smaller area and less information or a smaller font size must be used.thi is negative

Allan Snow from London runs a leaflet distributon company at www.wheretoadvertise.co.uk They provide handouts and printing for companies from mom and pop to blue chips. Visit them for more information about the services they offer

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