PR Secrets and Slam Dunks for Writers with Julie Bonn Blank

What did you think of this episode?What you don't know about Public Relations as writers could be crushing your reputation. Linda Goldfarb and Julie Bonn Blank share top PR tips in today's encore episode.Linda Goldfarb's industry expert is Julie Bonn Blank. When Julie is not writing, she designs websites, works at ARMS/Abuse Recovery Ministry Services, and loves to walk the beach. She is a Certified Domestic Abuse Advocate in Oregon and an expert in domestic violence. She facilitates the Washington County Survivor Voices Committee and provides training in abuse and on many marketing and writing topics. She also facilitates an online encouragement, prayer, and critique group, North Coast Christian Writers.PR Secrets and Slam Dunks for WritersWhat exactly is Public RelationsAt what level of writing should one consider PRWhat is more valuable online or printable PRTraditional PR – advertising, direct mail, 7 times before people move on itOnline PR – reviews, ads, reputation management – Events, Webinars, (promo spread sheet)budget-sensitive tips writers can take for a DIY form of PRWork with your marketing teamWebinarsHaro – help a reporter out – free email list – sign up as an expertPodcasts – for authors - podcastguests.com News Media outlets – local news – books – press release – connect with reports (send thank you cards)Variety of topics – find celebrities – send your book to them – thank-you card – contactanycelebrity.com Partnerships – work too (nonprofits $$ or % goes to them)What is your most important PR tip for writers.Not sales necessarily – connectionsEmail list most important – storyorigin.com booksweeps.com – active audience Speaking opportunities – build them - LINKSJulie Bonn BlankAbuse Recovery MinistriesJulie's Freebie - A short 2-story ebook, “Innocent Journeys"Innocent Lives: Guardians of Grace Book 1Innocent Voices: Guardians of Grace Book 2Visit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#4 Podcast 2026 "Million Podcasts Top 30 Christian Writers Podcasts"#1 Podcast 2024 "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers.Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy Podcast