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Introduction?
me in the morning. My name is Sara Dobie, and I am the Public Relations Coordinator for a publishing company in Charleston, South Carolina. I’ve only been here–this city, this company–for eight months....
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Old dog; new tricks
Well. So far so good. I have a BLOG. As a publicist, I was originally forced into it by the cruel, judgmental voices in my head, saying, “You don’t have a BLOG? Everyone has a BLOG!” I have continued...
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David Sedaris: When You Are Engulfed in Flames
When You Are Engulfed in Flames I discovered David Sedaris while feeling really bad for myself in an airport in Columbus, Ohio. I’d just attended my little brother’s college graduation, so I felt old....
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Might as Well Post That Picture of Me in Vegas
There’s a theory that all press is good press, and the debacle with Bloomsbury’s upcoming YA release “Liar” makes me a true believer. From Publishers Weekly Children’s Bookshelf: “Bloomsbury Children’s...
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I WANNA BE ON OPRAH!
You know I’m sick when I have other people write articles for me. In all seriousness, I was lucky enough to “meet” Andrew Ng via email. For a young man, he is incredibly accomplished. He gives amazing...
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I WANNA BE ON OPRAH! PART TWO
Part TWO of Andrew Ng’s column, “I Wanna Be On Oprah.” Take notes. Take his advice. The guy knows what he’s talking about! (And in case you missed it, Part ONE.) I Wanna Be On Oprah! PART TWO By Andrew...
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Dead Spiders
For a long time, I had a pet Banana Spider outside my office window. I watched her build a web. I watched her seduce and eat dude spiders. Her ass grew, as did my work TO DO list. She would watch me...
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Dobie Back in Love with PR
Since quitting my full time job, I’ve gone back to my freelance roots. It’s where it all started—my passion for PR. Back in my Ohio days, I started my own PR company—Tree Town Promotions—and I repped...
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Rust City 2016: Why do we go to book conferences?
Last Thursday, I told my husband I was terrified. I had to drive up to Detroit for the very first Rust City Book Con, and I did not want to go. I wanted, in fact, to curl into a tiny ball and cry all...
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The Best Part of Being a Writer
I’ve spent the past month (longer) preparing for the release of Bite Somebody Else. Last year, it was the same story for my debut, Bite Somebody. I can now say I have successfully launched two novels...
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