Apr
13
2008
There’s hope! That’s what I said as I looked out into the jammed-packed auditorium at Pineloch Elementary School in Orlando’s inner city this week. I served as the Emcee for a National Arts Poster Competition. The theme of the posters had to do with making healthy lifestyle choices in an effort to prevent obesity. My TV experience and great ad-libbing skills made me perfect for this gig which was sponsored by the Orlando Chapter of The Links, Incorporated and school Community Partner, KPMG.
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Apr
12
2008
Authors! When you book a TV interview with a local news station or talk show, you want to take advantage of every moment you have in front of that camera. You have a limited amount of time to make an impression and sell your book to the viewing audience. Here are three tips to make the most of your time on the air.
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Apr
07
2008
As an author, you know that any media exposure for you and your book can cause a huge surge in book sales. So, if you’ve booked an interview on a local TV show, good for you! But before you come on the set, be sure you find out the format of the show. Understanding the format will dramatically affect how you prepare, what you choose to discuss, and how much time you have to talk about it.
Most television news shows are likely be shot in one of these three formats: live, live on tape, or taped.
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