Is that what all this was about, then? That I should get my fear of commitment to PR in a headlock and join the big boys? That I should bring what I consider to be the benefits of traditional publishing into the world of Print on Demand? And that I should be brave enough to invest in some of my clients myself, take a risk and not charge for my services? I’ve been indulging in excuses long enough. It is a big leap for me. But it is a leap that feels so [...]
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 about meOne of the best ways to get publicity for yourself, your product and your book (and yes you need this way before it is finished and sent to press) is to get media coverage. A good piece of editorial can go a long way and when you consider how many people view that website, listen to that radio station, buy that paper/magazine or borrow it from the library the exposure one little article can get you is [...] about meI hide behind words. about meCareer in Your Suitcase is now in its 3rd edition, has sold over 5,000 copies and has made Jo Parfitt an expert on portable careers for expatriate [...] about meYour best work comes from a place of pain. Find the place of pain in your own life and [...] about meIt’s been a funny old month. Twice I have been up for awards and both came as a complete surprise. Although it is an honour to receive such accolade, being recognised for my work has never been in my game plan. At its start I was honoured, along with Robin Pascoe, to receive an award at [...] about meI may be a writer but I have never considered myself to be an artist. In fact my drawing skills are appalling and I can’t even make my handwriting stick to the lines on a page. At school, my art teacher actually told me that in no way was I to study the subject. Yet, [...] about meIdeas. I’m filled with them. They woke me up at 4.30 this morning and they keep on coming all day. But even I get stuck for inspiration now and again. Learn how I get my fix of ideas in my column for The Hague Online where I am Writer in Residence. Read more here about meI’ve lived abroad for 28 years. Writing has saved my life. Find out how, [...] about meThis post also appears as part of The Inspirer, my monthly newsletter, that you can sign up for at my website www.joparfitt.com. Go the extra mile My inspiration for this month’s article only came to me a few hours ago when I received an email from an ex-student of mine, Amanda van Mulligen. Amanda had got in [...] |
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