As a pig fears getting fat, so a man fears renown.  Pigs eat anything that's put into their trough. (In fact, when I worked in my family restaurant, we used to donate the scraps to farmers.) Like our pot-bellied friends, authors crave media attention. One of the best ways to get coverage is through the traditional press release. Here are my top five tips for creating an enticing press release: 1. Focus on the smaller outlets first. Often, local media successes will lead to bigger … [Read more...]