Press Release Writing Course: PR Writing & Media Statements

Course overview

A writing workshop designed to elevate the clarity, punch, and impact of professional PR assets. Participants will master modern writing formats, narrative structuring, and concise communication techniques.

Programme: Public Relations Writing, Press Releases & Media Statements

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What you will learn

• High-Impact Writing: Write compelling headlines, leads, and press materials that capture attention instantly.
• Multi-Format Adaptability: Adapt long-form news stories into micro-content, social copy, and executive quotes.
• Clarity & Precision: Eliminate corporate jargon to deliver clear, credible, and engaging public statements.
• Speed & Quality: Speed up writing production without sacrificing message accuracy or narrative depth.

Course outline

Explore the 8 modules covered in the programme. The sequence and emphasis can be tailored to participant needs.

Day 1: Core Principles of Modern PR Writing

1. 01

   The Evolution of PR Writing

   • Shift from formal, dry press releases to narrative-driven, scannable, and multi-platform media copy.
2. 02

   Crafting Powerful Headlines & Angles

   • Analyzing headline psychology, news hooks, and subject lines that improve open rates.
3. 03

   Structuring the Modern Press Release

   • The inverted pyramid updated: Scannable blocks, embedded assets, executive quotes, and bullet points.
4. 04

   Drafting Clear Corporate Statements & Reactive Copy

   • Writing concise holding statements, corporate responses, and Q&A documents for sensitive situations.

Day 2: Advanced Formats & Copy Refinement

5. 05

   Writing Thought Leadership & Op-Eds

   • Developing compelling, ghostwritten opinion pieces that project industry authority and expertise.
6. 06

   Multi-Platform Asset Adaptation

   • Repurposing a single media release into pitch emails, executive LinkedIn posts, and key messages.
7. 07

   Editing, Proofing & Jargon Removal

   • Editing techniques to strip away corporate buzzwords, passive voice, and unnecessary complexity.
8. 08

   PR Writing Lab & Peer Review

   • Interactive writing session: Draft, edit, and refine a suite of PR assets based on a live scenario.

Who this course is for

PR professionals, corporate communication teams, corporate affairs managers, marketing leaders and organisational spokespersons.

Before you join

Bring a learning objective and an anonymised example to discuss. Confirm any software accounts, equipment or other prerequisites with ISDS before booking.

How to join this PR Writing & Press Releases course in Malaysia

Looking for a PR writing course built around hands-on drafting and editing? It suits PR professionals, corporate communication teams, corporate affairs managers and organisational spokespersons, who leave with a suite of PR assets drafted, edited and peer-reviewed on a live scenario, and a method for adapting one release across platforms.

• Public class: Join a small group of 3–10 participants at a professional venue, with direct trainer interaction and a certificate of participation. Ask ISDS about the next available session.
• In-house training: Arrange the 2-day course for your team at your office or chosen location, shaped around your objectives and participant profile.
• HRD Corp (HRDF) arrangements: Ask ISDS to confirm HRD Corp (formerly HRDF) eligibility and claim arrangements for this programme before booking. Where applicable, claims are arranged through our partner, Orange Revolution.
• Fees and dates: Request a quotation with your preferred dates and number of participants. ISD Solution is based in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.

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Your trainer

Sharves Bala

A corporate communications strategist and executive trainer with more than 20 years of experience in PR, media relations, reputation management and stakeholder engagement. Her sessions use practical frameworks, case studies and simulations.

Trainer availability is confirmed for each programme.

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