Diane Hinds is a dynamic PR Director known for her vibrant personality and exceptional talent in supporting a diverse range of domestic and international clients. Passionate about empowering independent writers and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with essential Public Relations skills, Diane’s influence extends across multiple creative industries.
With a strong foundation in music PR, Diane has successfully represented clients in the operatic, literary, and mainstream arenas. Her expertise and dedication have made her a trusted partner for artists, concert promoters, record labels, publishers and authors alike.
Diane’s academic journey is as inspiring as her professional one. At the age of 51, she earned her Master’s in 2014. Her achievements in education led to an invitation to join the University of Westminster as a Visiting Lecturer. There, she has been instrumental in teaching the Campaigning & Persuasive Skills module within the UK’s top-rated Public Relations & Advertising course, according to the Guardian League table in 2015 and 2016.
From 2014 to 2018, Diane expanded her influence internationally, serving as a Guest Visitor at UCLA’s Extension Writers’ Program. She imparted her PR expertise to students in the Personal Essay (Writing and Getting Published) course, led by Victoria Zackheim.
Beyond academia, Diane has made significant contributions to the literary world through her collaboration with best-selling author Anne Perry. She devised and produced a series of instructional writing films, including Put Your Heart On The Page: An Introduction To Writing, Plotting To Enrich Your Back Story, and Developing Your Characters, all available on Amazon. The National Council of Libraries in the US praised these films for their utility in supporting high school and college creative writing curricula.
Diane’s passion for knowledge-sharing doesn’t stop there. She created her own pocket guide book, How To Promote Your Book, which debuted at the Love Is Murder literary festival in Chicago in 2015. The book’s success led to invitations to speak at libraries, literary festivals, Business & IP Centres (BIPCs), and writer’s groups across the UK and the US, including Southern Nevada and California.
Diane Hinds continues to inspire and empower through her work, leaving an indelible mark on both the public relations and literary communities
