How does the Hollywood PR machine really work? Should you hire a publicist or not? How can writers make sure they are part of the story? These questions and more were discussed at the latest edition of Publicity 101, a panel presented by the Writers Guild Foundation and the WGAW Publicity and Marketing Committee. Moderated by former journalist/screenwriter Andrea King, the panel included screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg (Twilight, Dexter), entertainment publicist Howard Bragman and journalists Claude Brodesser-Akner (Ad Age, NPR) and Jay Fernandez (Hollywood Reporter), all sharing their insights, advice, and experience to help writers raise their industry profile to boost their careers. These are some excerpts from the panel. For read more about screenwriters and publicity go here. www.wga.org
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