Oprah! How-To Appear
on The Oprah Winfrey Show
by Cathy Stucker
Do you dream of being on Oprah Winfrey's
television show? Lots of people do. An appearance on Oprah is considered by many
to be the pinnacle of success. Authors dream of having bestselling books as a
result of an Oprah appearance. Even David Letterman staged a long-running bit on
his show where he openly campaigned to be invited on Oprah's show.
Before pitching your story to Oprah, become
familiar with how the show is structured. Oprah changes the show’s focus from
year to year. Watch at least a full week of shows to learn the type of stories
the show features and how regular segments fit into the show. As you watch,
imagine how your story might be told on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Don’t send your pitch to Oprah Winfrey. Watch
the credits to get the names of producers who work on the show. If you have a
media kit, send it to the appropriate producer. Tell them why you think your
story is right for the show, and how you see your story fitting into the format
of the show. Include a copy of your book, a product sample, a short video, or
other items that help make your case. You can get the current mailing address at
the Oprah web site: http://www.Oprah.com/.
The Oprah.com web site is a great resource to
help you land a spot on the show. The web site includes a list of topics they're
working on for upcoming shows, and tells you how to contact the show to tell
your story. There are links for getting your story into O, Oprah's magazine,
too.
You can also use the web site to research
regular show features and the topics of past shows. That knowledge can help you
target your pitch to the show.
Remember that Oprah and her staff watch
television, read newspapers and magazines, and listen to the radio. They are
always on the lookout for great stories. Get your story in other media and they
may find you. Doing lots of other interviews will also be great practice for
when you actually make it to the Oprah set. The Oprah Winfrey Show is based in
Chicago, so you might want to make a special effort to get publicity in Chicago
media.
Know the show. Visit Oprah.com frequently to
see what guests they are looking for. Follow up and contact the show when you
can make a connection with an upcoming topic. And have a nice time in Chicago!
About the Author:
Copyright Cathy Stucker. Learn more about how
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