Hiya š! Iām Lucy from Hype Yourself. I chat about self-promotion and creative living. If you are new to this page, pop your email below to ensure you receive my posts.
If you are here for time-saving resources and traditional PR, Iām giving you a treat this week.
Letās toss that press release in the bin this month and dive into something more exciting.
Writing for magazines and newspapers.
(Known in publicity land as traditional media)
If you havenāt already, sign up for our live session with Jess Austin, The Metro's real-life and opinion editor.
Sheās ready to answer all your burning questions and give you the inside scoop on getting published.
Now, get ready to save this resource.
Each link below will take you to the landing page of publications that welcome guest articles.
Whether itās a feature piece or an opinion column, the key is to READ the submission details for each one carefully.
Some might ask for a full article up front, while others prefer just a synopsis.
The best way to up your self-promotion game is to ensure your pitch hits the brief perfectly.
Why should you pitch a guest article, you ask?
Boosts SEO and backlinks: More eyes on your work means more traffic to your site.
Reaches a new audience: Share your ideas with readers who havenāt discovered you yet.
Opens collaborative doors: New opportunities can spring from every published piece.
Improves your pitching skills: Practice makes perfect!
Diversify your editorial style: Tailor your voice to different publications and grow as a writer.
Feeling stuck?
Donāt forget to check my pitching micro-masterclass:
Iām here for this! Please post your topic ideas, draft pitches, or questions in the comments.
Reminder: cross-check your pitch against the submission guidelines
Letās go, letās goā¦
Keep on hyping
Lucy x
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