The Mummy Bloggers, the PRs and Working for Chips
One of the regular features I write for ParentDish is a roundup of the week’s best parent blog posts. It’s been a fascinating introduction to that […]
I Dreamed a Dream
I came across a coach this week who wasn’t sure how to handle a client who dreamed of becoming a writer for the NME. She […]
My Year of Gym-ing Dangerously
Round about now, it’s traditional to look back on the resolutions you made at the start of the year and think “Ye Gods, what kind […]
Media Training: Making the Most of Your Media Interviews
I have been invited on to PR101 Radio to talk about how you can promote your business through doing media interviews. Though sometimes I think the […]
How to Write a TV Proposal – First, Imagine Your Idiot
A television producer once gave me a masterclass in how to write proposals for new TV shows. His advice was simple: “Basically, you’ve got to […]
Some Confidence Tips (and a Few Words About Pot Plants)
Regular coaching clients will be familiar with the pot plant speech. No, not that type of pot plant. The pot plant speech is my theory of confidence. […]
Intern life – The ten commandments of media work experience
Being an intern, or on work experience is the shitty end of the stick when it comes to media careers, but I’m sure you won’t […]
Back to Basics: Pitching your ideas to editors
Pitching Your Ideas to a Publication When you want to get published in a newspaper, magazine or website, you start by pitching the idea […]
TV and other broadcast interviews – What to do when you feel nervous in front of the camera
It’s been a while since we had an extract from The Beginner’s Guide to TV Interviews, so here’s another one to add to your collection. […]
Negotiating Rates: The Complete (ish) Guide
When negotiating rates with new clients, I find that the biggest mistake freelancers make is not to mention fees at all. Why is that? It’s […]