Ken’s top 10 ways to irritate an outdoor writer
Do not make these mistakes if you want to avoid getting blacklisted by media.
Be ready!
Always be ready with story ideas and with angles that will make them interesting and unique.
Spell it and sell it
As a pro staffer, you need to find ways to get your message across to media and fans.
Know your stuff
Knowing your stuff helps to keep you on the pro staff and keeps the media calling.
Develop media relationships
When pro staff managers consider new talent, they often consult with the media.
Don’t tell them, show them
One of the things that can separate a good how-to story from a great one is the difference between telling someone (the writer and the audience) how to do something and showing a person how to do it.