Writing your first article

Creating your first article with Pressmaster is a straightforward process that can help you efficiently organize and publish your news. Follow this step-by-step guide to get started.

Step 1: Start a New Article

1. Click on "New Article": Begin by selecting the "New Article" button.

2. Title Your Article: Enter a title for internal use. For example, you might use "Press Release June 2024." This title helps you organize your content internally.

Step 2: Set the Publishing Date

1. Choose the Publishing Date: Decide whether to publish your article immediately or schedule it for a later date.

2. Select the Time Zone: Ensure you choose the correct time zone for your scheduled publication to avoid timing issues.

Step 3: Choose Content Type

Pressmaster offers three content types:

• Press Releases: Formal announcements typically shared with journalists or editors.

• Company News: Updates such as product launches or testimonials for prospects, stakeholders, or team members.

• Thought Leadership: Expert articles aimed at positioning you as a thought leader in your industry.

Step 4: Select Your Goal

1. Choose a Goal: Pressmaster provides various goals such as responding to industry trends, offering expert opinions, or discussing innovative ideas.

2. Continue to the Questionnaire: Click "Continue" to proceed to a series of questions that will help shape your content.

Step 5: Complete the Questionnaire

1. Describe Your Topic: Provide detailed information about your topic. Aim for about 10 minutes of talking to the software to give as much insight as possible.

2. Adjust Settings: Customize settings like complexity level (basic or specialized language), tone (informative or promotional), and narrative style (first person, second person, or third person).

Step 6: Set the Length Goal

1. Quality Over Quantity: Pressmaster prioritizes quality. Even if you set a goal for 1,200 words, the AI may produce fewer words if it believes quality would suffer. Provide detailed information to ensure a comprehensive piece.

Step 7: Craft Your Article

1. Click "Craft Article": Once all questions are answered, click the button to generate your article.

2. Review Suggested Headlines: Pressmaster will suggest three headlines. You can edit these or regenerate new ones if needed.

Step 8: Edit and Finalize

1. Edit the Text: Make any necessary edits to the text. You can add or remove content as needed.

2. Add Images: Click the three dots in the corner to select "Image" and upload pictures to complement your article.

3. Provide Feedback: Use the feedback box to share your thoughts, and the AI will adjust the article accordingly.

Step 9: Final Review

1. Review Details: Check all the details on the right side of the screen.

2. Share with Your Team: Use the feedback link to share the article with your team for comments.

3. Add Author Information: Enter the author’s name, whether it’s yours or your company’s, as it will appear on the article page.

Step 10: Publish

1. Click "Publish": Once everything is finalized, click "Publish."

2. Automatic Publishing: Your article will be automatically published to your newsroom, indexed on Google, and ready for social media sharing—no need for copy-pasting.

By following these steps, you can efficiently create and publish your first article with Pressmaster.