Karen Swim

A 5-Step Process for Crafting Compelling Stories

Stories are an essential part of how we communicate. Before babies even understand words, parents tell stories to soothe, entertain and teach them. As PR professionals, we must know how to translate the expertise of our company or clients into stories that capture...

Is That Client Worth Pursuing? How to Pre-Qualify Prospects

When a prospective client requests a proposal, do you excitedly hop right on it? Many veteran Solo PR pros have learned sometimes the best course of action is to take a deep breath and carefully probe for additional information first. In this post Solo PR PRO...

Karen Swim to Lead Solo PR Pro

Today, we’re happy to share news of a transition that has been underway for many weeks. Long-time Solo PR Pro Premium member and frequent collaborator Karen Swim, who has worked alongside founder Kellye Crane since the blog was launched in 2008, has taken ownership of...