Do you want more exposure for your book in 2010? Working with a publicist may be the answer for you.
You may ask: How can a publicist help me?
Working with a publicist, is vital to the growth of one's book promotion. Busy authors need to devote time each day to their publicity efforts, in order to keep their profiles and online presence high.
But very often authors lack the time for self-promotion and may not have access to media contacts, research or the expertise to create a well targeted communications plan. And they may lack an understanding of all the public relations functions that "work together as a team" so to speak, to keep you focused.
I can be of help, as my mind is trained in thinking strategically to meet your goals and objectives via a communications plan, and have the skills to execute it flawlessly. Of course, you will need to communicate "where you want to go", that is the direction you want to take, and the guidance you will get from me, will be invaluable to help take you there.
The best asset I can offer you, is the ability to plan every detail of your book promotion. My company, O'Neal Media Group, has designed several packages to meet every budget: http://onealmediagroup.presskit247.com/PR_Packages
Clients that have hired me as their publicist, say I deliver value and enhance market recognition, increase visibility, and meet specific public relations goals, and most important of all- get results by focusing enthusiastically on client needs while delivering 110% because I walk many extra miles to assist you achieve your goals through strategic planning and creation of a comprehensive communications plan.
A change catalyst, hands-on doer, advocate and storyteller, clients who have worked with me also affirm I'm diligent and fearless, representing their interests in the utmost professional manner.
Organizations that have hired me to write feature stories point out my ability to filter through developments often going back months, connect with the parties involved (for the most part, located across the world), and produce a heartwarming and vivid story is impressive.
My news stories have been published on various online platforms, most notably, on the Huffington Post. Clients say my writing talent has expanded and strengthened their voice in the community.
As a publicist, Jackie O'Neal believes strongly in ethical business practices in public relations, and knows there is a myth circulating about "anyone off the street", being able to do PR.
" Those con artists who propagate such a myth, don't understand the first thing about the art and science of public relations. And they tarnish our profession, and the way the public perceives it. It will be evidenced when you ask them to pull together a communications audit."
"People tend to bandy about the term public relations, and lead unsuspecting individuals to think it's all about publicity. In point of fact, public relations encompasses eleven distinct functions. A trained, educated publicist can enlighten you about the different functions ,and help you identify which ones you need to pursue, for the success of your particular campaign."
Jackie O'Neal holds an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the renowned Sarah Lawrence College Graduate Writing program. As a journalist, her articles have been featured in The New York Amsterdam News, The Huffington Post, USA Today.com, the NPR blog,Examiner.com, The Press of Atlantic City, Mar Magazine, and others. Her commentary has been featured on NPR.
She is also an APR (Accreditation In Public Relations) candidate with The Public Relations Society of America.
Ready to get started or still have questions? Contact me to discuss enrolling as a client, or to learn more: jackieoneal@helloworld.com
