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The do's and don'ts of press events (by a journalist who's seen it all)
I've been working in the world of magazines, newspapers and digital media for a good 12 to 13 years now (where did that time go. Sob) and...
Lucy Gornall
May 292 min read
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Why tone of voice matters and how to nail it
You know that feeling when someone replies 'OK'? It's cold. It's blunt. It's blah. But when someone replies with 'OK x', it softens up a...
Lucy Gornall
May 82 min read
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How to build a real relationship with a journalist (without being weird)
Ahh the journo-PR relationship. A tale as old as time... As a journalist and former magazine health editor, I've met hundreds and...
Lucy Gornall
Apr 212 min read
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Want a journalist to read your press release? This is what you need to do...
Hello, I'm Lucy and as a freelance journalist, copywriter and former magazine editor, I've seen my fair share of press releases. Some...
Lucy Gornall
Mar 132 min read
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PRs: The dos and don'ts of replying to a journalist's Response Source...
Seen a journalist's Response Source and keen to reply? STOP. RIGHT. THERE. I use Response Source most days to source experts and brands...
Lucy Gornall
Feb 281 min read
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This is what makes a great expert, from the eyes of a journalist
If you look at any article, there’ll usually be an expert involved. They make the article credible whilst adding extra knowledge and...
Lucy Gornall
Feb 172 min read
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The wellness products I am loving: February 6th 2025
Because I often get asked for my verdict... Throughout my career, I've been fortunate enough to try some of the latest and greatest...
Lucy Gornall
Feb 62 min read
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How to keep thinking of fresh ideas as a journalist
When you're a writer, thinking of ideas is a key part of the job. What will people want to read? What will get the clicks online? What...
Lucy Gornall
Jan 302 min read
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The copywriter vs AI: why AI won’t cut the mustard
AI is like politicians…it causes a divide. Some love it, some hate it. Some are non plussed, middle of the road, take it or leave it. I...
Lucy Gornall
Jan 232 min read
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PRs - this is what will make your emails stand out to journalists
OK, so following my post on ' What not to send to journalists: The PR pitch mistakes to avoid ' , I figured it made sense to be a little...
Lucy Gornall
Jan 222 min read
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What not to send to journalists: The PR pitch mistakes to avoid
As any journalist will agree, press releases and PR emails are flooding into the ol’ email, morning till night (and sometimes overnight,...
Lucy Gornall
Jan 193 min read
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