The interview with Michael Bivona has been posted at WaukTOWN Radio.
Community newspapers are an important part of a writer’s life for obtaining publicity, freelance assignments, and developing a voice. For Michael Bivona, newspapers have also provided a career.
Each step Michael took as a journalist writing for newspapers brought him closer to him current position as a managing editor at Pioneer Press. He started out as a freelance writer for newspapers which provided some clips of his work and developed into a job as a reporter and bureau chief. In his current position, Michael is responsible for determining the content for six newspapers and works with reporters on stories.
A weekly community newspaper has numerous opportunities for writers. For an author promoting a book, it’s the place to start for marketing. Make sure that the newspaper realizes there is a local story angle by letting them know you are an author from the community. Michael says he gets so many press releases that it’s easy to overlook the community connection if it’s not prominent. Press releases don’t have to be submitted by a professional, you will get the same consideration if you send one in yourself.
Weekly newspapers are also a good place to get clips as a freelancer. Michael says if you have a story idea to write that is fit for the community, let the editor know by phone or by email.
Has your weekly newspaper been a resource for you? Do you read it for story ideas? Write freelance articles for it to get clips? Have you let the editors know you and your book would be a terrific subject of an article?
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