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How do i write a press release for a book. example a press release for the da vinci code. bossk, rebal, gun i need your help guys. What do i write about.
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Do you have anything written so far?

A press release should be completely devoid of your personal opinion on the book. Just the facts. Start by introducing the main character and explain how his life spins out of control when he becomes embroiled in this search for the Chalice. Don't give anything away. Maybe write two paragraphs that explain this mystery and the three or four main characters (the main guy, the main girl, the curator of the museum - maybe, and the albino dude hunting them down). Then write a paragraph about how Brown weaves this mystery together with a history lesson about Christ, Grail Lore, etc. Then write a paragraph or two bio on Brown. Include a couple of the capsule reviews that are in the book in another paragraph. Close it out by noting his other books including Angels & Demons (note how this is the first in the series of books featuring the main character from Da Vinci - I can't think of his name for the life of me - Robert Something or Other) and his other two books. And, if you can find it, mention what the author is currently working on. Try Googling for his website and see if he mentions what his next book will be. If you want samples of press releases about books, try a publishers' website like Bantam or Penguin. They should have a press section to their site that would include releases that you can use as samples.

If you'd like, you can e-mail me what you write. I work as a proofreader as part of my job responsibilities where I work so I'll check it out for you for grammar and spelling and whatnot.
"You fell victim to one of the classic blunders, the most famous of which is 'Never get involved in a land war in Asia'."
--Vizzini (Wallace Shawn), The Princess Bride
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thanks alot bossk that really helps do you mind proof reading my bio of Dan today this project is due tommorow so ill need to get it together today. it is pretty much done but maybe you could add somethings. thanks. P.S. what is your email. PM me with it.

p.s. if you were to do an interview with dan brown, what are some questions that you would ask him.
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I just PM'd you my e-mail. I'll try to get to it ASAP, but it may be early tomorrow morning when I finally get it.

If I were to interview Dan Brown, I'd ask stuff like (and I'm no pro interviewer here, mind you).

"How much time do you spend on researching the historical element in your novels?"
"How has the fame and/or notoriety of The Da Vinci Code impacted your life?"
"What was your inspiration to write this novel?"
"To whom did you give the first drafts of the novel for the purpose of double checking your facts?"
"Where do you see yourself going in the future with the character of Robert Langdon (AH-HA! I remembered!)?"
"Now that The Da Vinci Code has been optioned for the big screen, to be tentatively directed by Ron Howard, who do you envision playing the key characters?"

Stuff like that.

Also, if you feature the characters in your press release, don't forget to mention the French cop chasing them as well. Just thought of that one.
"You fell victim to one of the classic blunders, the most famous of which is 'Never get involved in a land war in Asia'."
--Vizzini (Wallace Shawn), The Princess Bride
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Kevin A
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k thanks for your help. ill send the bio to you but i doubt youll be able to get it too me intime for my project so dont worry about proof reading it.
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If you send it, literally, this minute, I can do it.
"You fell victim to one of the classic blunders, the most famous of which is 'Never get involved in a land war in Asia'."
--Vizzini (Wallace Shawn), The Princess Bride
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And it's been returned (as you already know)
"You fell victim to one of the classic blunders, the most famous of which is 'Never get involved in a land war in Asia'."
--Vizzini (Wallace Shawn), The Princess Bride
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Kevin A
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yes i do. what i sent yopu was my biography, i also had to write a press release, and an interview, those were not done so i just sent you what i had done. thanks again for your help bossk. c ya.
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adios.

Dead thread?
"You fell victim to one of the classic blunders, the most famous of which is 'Never get involved in a land war in Asia'."
--Vizzini (Wallace Shawn), The Princess Bride
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Kevin A
Webmaster/Primary Cynic
kapgar.typepad.com
kapgar.com