Comments on: Friends in New Places https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/10/friends-in-new-places.html a freelance writing resource. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:52:43 +0000 hourly 1 By: Anne Wayman https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/10/friends-in-new-places.html#comment-9435 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:52:43 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2011/10/friends-in-new-places.html/#comment-9435 recognize the plowing through mud thing… one old new client for me today and one that's saying more work "soon." We all know about soon.

]]> By: Wendy https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/10/friends-in-new-places.html#comment-9434 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:58:50 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2011/10/friends-in-new-places.html/#comment-9434 Topic-wise, it's not that exciting, Lori. But, it was interesting to know local agriculture-manufacturing companies tend to have their sales packets redone twice a year.

From what I know of how it works, it's a waste of money for them. If there are changes made to the product, redoing the whole packet isn't necessary. If the writing/editing is the problem, then getting it done right the first time is, of course, the solution!

]]> By: Jake P https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/10/friends-in-new-places.html#comment-9433 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:03:11 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2011/10/friends-in-new-places.html/#comment-9433 Yes on the managing editors. As I think we've discussed before, they're really the workhorses of the staff, and will route you to the correct person even if they don't do the assigning.

Yes on Wendy's suggestion about local printers. Two of my longtime clients are printers–they tend to be well connected in the community and savvy businesspeople.

My 2 years in PR was the most agonizing stretch in my career. I only do PR kicking and screaming, but y'all are welcome to have at it! 🙂

]]> By: Paula https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/10/friends-in-new-places.html#comment-9432 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:17:12 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2011/10/friends-in-new-places.html/#comment-9432 They might call themselves communication managers, publicists or media spokespeople, but I consider them partners. Good publicists don't spam you with unwanted press releases or make you jump through hoops, they help facilitate your success. You can turn to them when you need reliable sources for my articles, or if you're looking for some newsy ideas to pitch your favorite editors.

Good publicists are terrific to work with. But pushy publicists can derail a project before it gets going by setting limits on what you can ask or making unreasonable demands. One bad experience and you'll see the pushy publicists coming from a mile away – possibly two.

]]> By: Lori https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/10/friends-in-new-places.html#comment-9431 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:42:57 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2011/10/friends-in-new-places.html/#comment-9431 OOoo! I can't wait to hear about it, Wendy!

]]> By: Wendy https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/10/friends-in-new-places.html#comment-9430 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:20:00 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2011/10/friends-in-new-places.html/#comment-9430 If you work with any local printers, try tapping them for info. I just got some juicy information that could open up some possibilities for me.

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