Whether you’re involved in your craft as a business (income producing venue) or simply for your own pleasure, media releases (traditionally called press releases) to promote your products, services, workshops, book, or simply yourself as a craftsperson can be very useful.
Here are 5 reasons they can be important:

 Helps you gain name recognition
 Lets the public know when you’re exhibiting at a show.
 Announces an award or type of recognition you’ve received.
 Informs the public about new classes/workshops you teach.
 Provides information about a unique trip you took related to your craft work.

 How have you used media releases to inform the general public about your arts and …read more

 QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
“Don’t toot your own horn,” Mother often cautioned us.  She called it bragging when we told others about our achievements. She was proud of us when we received recognition, but the general feeling was to downplay it. Mother felt it was for others to spread the word. That was somewhat the practice of the era when I was a child.  So I grew up to be self-conscious about promoting myself.
However, when we’re in business, or even quilting as a hobby, we discover that others often like celebrate our achievements with us. If you’re commissioned to do quilting or fabric art, your clients like to …read more