How to Write Perfect Press Releases: Advanced

Add flair and polish to your press releases with feedback from an experienced editor

This four-hour press release training session will help you take your press release writing skills to the next level.

What You’ll Learn: Using quotes and case studies, and receive 1:1 press release feedback

Building on your press release writing basics, we’ll spend time refining your writing and approach. You’ll learn about the power of quotes – including how to get the best ones and the best way to present them – as well as gaining insight into why journalists love case studies. And you’ll receive tips for navigating projects with multiple stakeholders and how to effectively modify your pitches for different audiences.

In the second segment of the course you’ll focus on practical press release writing with an interactive clinic where you will receive actionable feedback on releases you have written. We’ll ask you to share in advance a release you’ve recently sent or are currently working on, and then you’ll benefit from feedback given by an experienced former editor and practitioner. You’ll also have time to work on exercises and further refine your work. 

This advice will help you improve your current and future releases, and make sure your story ends up on a journalists’ ‘yes’ pile. The clinic ends with a group discussion on key lessons from the day.

How you’ll learn

This two-module press release training course will be led by an excellent trainer and practitioner who will share their practical expertise through presentations, discussion and practical exercises – ensuring you have opportunity to reinforce your learning and test your understanding.

Who the course is for

We assume you already have good writing skills and now wish to refine them – if you’d like more support in this area, you might look at our Press Release Essentials course.

BOOK FOR YOUR TEAM: The course will be tailored to your needs and can be delivered remotely or in your offices. Get in touch using the button below to discuss times and dates for bespoke training. 

Course Modules

Advanced Press Release Writing

  1. Using quotes and case studies
  2. Writing for multiple audiences
  3. Notes to editors, images, extras
  4. Managing different stakeholders

Press Release Copy Clinic

  1. Receive feedback on a recent release you’ve written
  2. Spend time rewriting and improving it
  3. Learn from others in a group discussion
press release training - journalists poised for interview

How to Write Perfect Press Releases: Advanced

Add flair and polish to your press releases with feedback from an experienced editor

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My time at PA Training was a whirlwind of fun and excitement. The full-time NCTJ course in London is fast-paced and hard work but perfectly sets you up for what to expect in a reporter role.

Camilla Foster
, Reporter
, Newsquest

Not only did I develop the necessary toolkit to become a journalist, but I also did so in an environment that fosters a real sense of community and personal career support.

Erin Waks
, Trainee Sub-Editor
, Daily Mail

I learned to write concise articles and features, while developing my skills in social media, interviewing sources, and producing stories for an increasingly online audience. The course has allowed me to start a full-time journalism career.

Jonathan Moynihan
, Social Media Producer
, Forces News

It’s a great place to make connections – networking with teachers, guest speakers and fellow students can be key to gaining advice or even job opportunities during and after the course. 

James Saunders
, Digital News Reporter
, GB News 

Being equipped with an NCTJ Diploma does massive favours for your future, and the skills the course taught me are ones I lean on every single day. The simple fact is, I wouldn’t be where I am without that course. 

Alex Barker
, Videographer & Presenter
, The Athletic

The training scenarios are as real to life as you could possibly get. They took considerable time to research our current plans and issues and used these to design a series of true to life radio and TV interviews. The team is outstanding, and their expertise and knowledge has been invaluable. Book them – you’ll be glad you did.

NHS Vale of York Clinical Commissioning Group
, Communications Manager

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