Get Your Story Told
First Applause offers paid editorial features for emerging authors, musicians, filmmakers and artists.
Each feature is designed to present your work through a thoughtful profile, interview or story-driven article, giving your project a professional and lasting showcase online.
The article is then yours to share and republish elsewhere, whether that’s your newsletter, website or other platform.
What’s included?
Spotlight Mention
A concise introduction to your project.
• Around 150 words
• Professionally written and edited article
• Featured image / artwork
• Link to your work/social channels
• Permanent publication on First Applause
• Social media share
• Approval before publish
• Yours to republish with attribution
• Book/author articles also published on Indie Books
NZ$55
Editorial Feature
A thoughtfully written creator story.
• Approx. 300 words
• Email Q&A
• Professionally written and edited article with direct quotes
• Featured image/ artwork
• Links to your work/social channels
• Permanent publication on First Applause
• Social media share
• Approval before publish
• Yours to republish with attribution
• Book/author articles also published on Indie Books
NZ$80
Featured Artist
In-depth creator profile with premium editorial placement.
• Approx. 500 words
• More in-depth email Q&A/interview
• Professionally written and edited feature with direct quotes
• Featured image/artwork
• Permanent publication on First Applause Homepage, including ‘Featured Artist’ placement for at least 1 week
• Shared to relevant Facebook groups
• Approval before publish
• Yours to republish with attribution
• Book/author articles also published on Indie Books
NZ$120
Examples
Want to find out more?
Get in touch and I’ll send you a media kit. I can’t wait to hear about you and your project!
Please note: All features are selected to ensure they align with the editorial focus of First Applause.