Christopher Tallon in the News (And How I Got There…)

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Christopher Tallon

Here’s a link to the news write-up!

How I Got on the News

It’s actually pretty simple.

My friend, Mike Logan (aka The Ice Cold Comedian)–who happens to have a pretty funny YouTube channel–said, “You could probably get on the local news if you sent a press release to the right person. I actually know the right person. Write a press release and I’ll send it to them.”

Or something like that…

Writing a press release might sound daunting if you’ve never done it. Fortunately, I’ve written them professionally before. But even if you haven’t there’s…

Good News about Writing a Press Release

It really isn’t that hard. It’s just a matter of knowing what they look like, and how to organize it. I’ve written them for startups, entertainers, and podcasts. You don’t need a lot of training or anything to write one. Just do what I did

1. I Googled…

HOW TO WRITE A PRESS RELEASE FOR A NOVEL
My actual Google search term

There are tons of examples and paragraph-by-paragraph guides. This can apply to anyone who’s trying to get some media attention. Just make sure you search for the type of PR that you’re looking for (ie. “art show press release” for an art show, “poetry collection press release” for a poetry…yadda yadda yadda…and all that.

2. Start Writing It…

Take the examples that resonate with you (notice I didn’t give you any links (I did it on purpose (you’ll find some pretty fast (don’t worry, buddy)))) and copy them. See if there’s a HOW TO WRITE A _________ PRESS RELEASE article somewhere.

Make yours looks like theirs, but with your information.

3. Run It by a Friend…

Remember when I said my comedian friend Mike (who you should follow on Instagram) told me to do this in the first place? He looked it over. Suggested one thing. I fixed it. And then it was sent out. It took maybe 2-3 weeks to hear back, and then…

Christopher Tallon and Michelle Dunaway on Fox 17 Morning Mix — *^{Photo by producer Andrea Shaner}*

As they say these days: Try it out.

Write a press release and let me know if you get a bite! If you do…follow me on any and all social media @TallonWrites and–dude…seriously–tell me about it.

As always, hit up all them linkies under that bald, beautiful face just below.

That is all.

-CT

Christopher Tallon is the author of the dark, adventurous, time-travel novel Switchers.

You are the best thing / You are the best thing / You are the best thing / That’s ever happened to me

PS – Listen to my podcast. Sorry…please.

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"Trino the Magician" is the coolest. A super nice guy, talented, ambitious, and laser focused. You're going to want to get up and go do something cool after you listen to this. And you might have an itch to see a magic show. If so, check out http://www.trinomagic.com for info on Trino's monthly show "AMAZE & AMUSE", as well as anything else he might be up to. If you're the social media type, Trino is @trinomagic on most platforms. Also check out Luc's Light, a youth music and arts foundation set up in memory of Trino's brother. . . . Thanks for stopping in. Go to http://www.christophertallon.com for more on the show and its host, check out Christopher Tallon online @tallonwrites on social media, and make sure to read and review his novel Switchers. Go be creative!