Archive for the ‘Press Releases’ Category


News Release Critiques: Some Details

Question: What do you charge to critique a press release? Do you offer wording and/or changes to improve it? John’s Answer: I charge $300 to critique a news release. I offer wording suggestions but, more important, I offer structural changes and topic suggestions. During my news release critiques, I give your news release a complete [...]

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Press Releases: How to Send Out Press Releases

Question: I would like to send out press releases to major newspapers about my Alzheimer’s memoir in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Should I send these by email or snail mail? John’s Answer: For the most important media contacts (newspapers, TV, magazines, etc.), I recommend sending out your news release via [...]

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