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So you’ve read up on what to include in your media kit, and you know that you can rock some sponsored posts, but what about the actually understanding how to make a media kit?
How do you put it together if you don’t have a fancy photo editing program?
The answer is simple: PicMonkey!
How to Make a Media Kit Using PicMonkey
If you’re unfamiliar with PicMonkey, have no fear – it’s super simple to use.
Follow this step by step tutorial and you’ll have your very own awesomesauce media kit created in no time!
Start with a blank image. If you don’t have a blank image, you can just save this one. It’s white, so just right click towards the left corner of the screen if you can’t see it. Then, click save image. Open it up in PicMonkey, and you’re ready to get started.
Once your blank image is open, head over and resize it. You want it to be big – mine is 600×800 – but if you want to print it, multiply that number a few times. If you have PicMonkey pro, you can go to Overlays and choose your header from the files on your computer. If you do not have PicMonkey pro, you will need to do a text header – or get creative with the shape overlays they have available.
I placed my header to the left, and a headshot to the right. I think it’s important to have an actual photo of yourself in your media kit. Brands want to connect with you, and by you, I don’t mean a cartoon version of yourself.
Next, you need to separate your media kit into sections. Depending on what you’re adding, your kit may be a few pages. I like mine to be one page, so I just kept it very simple: about me, stats, brands I’ve worked with.
To get this look, I used a pretty label that matched my blog header, and paired it with my favorite white font (Camelia). I then added logos (using the overlays option in Pro mode) of some of the brands I’ve worked with. You can type the brands out if you do not want to use their logos. Start with the brands you love the most, and don’t forget to add in the most well-known brands as well.
Pretty stuff aside, it’s time to get to the nitty gritty. If you’ve already decided which stats to include, add them here. If you’re not sure, pick the social media networks that you have the most followers on, and go from there. Be sure to include Facebook and Twitter, as those are pretty much the “must haves”, but others like Instagram and Youtube can be added after you have lots of followers.
Last but not least, add your “about me” section. Type up a little blurb about yourself and your blog in a nice, easy-to-read font. Don’t go all whimsical here, think professional and possibly even fun, but not difficult to read.
Quick Guide on How to Create a Media Kit Using PicMonkey:
Tip: Social media stats change frequently. To “erase” the numbers and start over, simply use a white rectangle overlay to cover your numbers up. Then, type in the new ones!
Have you created your media kit yet? If not, what’s stopping you? Now you have all the tools, get on it!
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This was super helpful, as was all of the comments. Thank you ladies, you rock!
K
This is awesome, I was searching for a way to make a media kit without breaking the bank! Thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you for sharing this– I used PicMonkey for the first time after reading this. It is in the post below– fun and easy to use! Yay!
http://iloveanaddict.com/2013/10/24/couponing-an-extreme-addiction/
Awesome! Had no idea about this– thanks Sadie!
Just made mine now! Thanks so much for this amazing tutorial 🙂
xo,
Stephanie
Diary of a Debutante
http://www.stephanieziajka.blogspot.com
I think I did VERY WELL on mine. I didnt use Pic Monkey but may see what kind of touchups I can do I used Paint.net for mine.
http://prettyfrugaldiva.com/press-kit/
I really like your site a lot! I am going to make a media kit once I have my new site up which will be next week as I am making the move over from Blogger to WordPress! 🙂
Have a great evening,
Sandi
Thanks! Bookmarking and heading over to picmonkey first thing in the morning. 🙂
I am new with PicMonkey. Thanks for the tutorial. Got to give this a try!
HUGELY helpful post! Love pic monkey
Steph
Tailgate Queen – gameday dresses
Such a great tutorial. I haven’t put mine since I don’t think they seem that big but may need to re-think it! Thanks!
What a great step by step! Love it and I have pinned it as well!
Thanks again
Sandra
The Adored Home
Love pic monkey, but never thought about using it for my media kit! Thanks for the tip!
All hail Pic Monkey!!! Awesomely informative article!
As usual, awesome post. Thank you!
This is awesome and something I would have struggled with.
Wonderful! Working on it…
Once we have our media kit where do we put it? I’ve tried to add a media kit to my Blogger blog but I can’t make it look good!
Some people post theirs on their blog, but I save it for when I’m discussing sponsorships etc with PR reps. I email it to them. 🙂
Great tutorial! PicMonkey is my newly found love 🙂 I am going to try the media kit today itself. Thanks so much Sadie 🙂
Can’t wait to see what you come up with! 🙂
Great how-to! Thank you so much for sharing and How easy & fun! Will be pinning!
if you want to print this out and give these away when you go to say blog her and etc make it 8.5×11 in
Awesome! I really need to do a media kit!! thanks for sharing 🙂
Sweet! My Roomie for Bloggy Boot Camp Phoenix, she is totally Amaze Balls! Thanks Sadie for this great post.
Hehe! 🙂 Thanks, Eleanor.
This tutorial is so helpful! I have been looking for something like this! 🙂
Awesome post for making a media kit using PicMonkey! I’m currently in the process of brainstorming ideas for mines. You post will be super useful!
Awesome! Thanks for making this so simple!
Awesome piece!
Check out my media kit:
http://www.wegotkidz.com/wgk-media-kit/
I worked so hard on that darn thing, and it paid off! I’ve been getting lots of positive feedback from brands.
Wow, super detailed! Great job. 🙂
Thank you!
Holy moley! You did an awesome job on your media kit. Did I see you volunteer to coach me through mine? No? I thought I saw that 🙂
Right?! lol She needs to write the next post!
Hey, I’m by no means a professional, but I’d be happy to share. You’ve inspired me! 🙂
LMBO! I don’t remember writing that, but if you saw it, then I’ll run with it. lol. Thanks for the love. Seriously though, inbox me and I’ll be happy to answer any questions 🙂 kesha at wegotkidz dot com.
Kesha, yours looks amazing!! I am going to *attempt* something like that!
Thank you Lauren! I’m sure you can pull it off. It just takes a little time.
I love it! VERY nicely done. I can see why you’re getting positive feedback, for sure!
Wow, thanks!
Ok… I’m working on mine and I have to ask how you did the slideshow. I’d be forever grateful for some guidance!
You’ll hate it, but I actually used a WordPress plugin called Royal Slider to do that slideshow. It looks like you’re on good ‘ol Blogspot :s
I made mine awhile ago but now I think I want to redo it. This looks great!
This is such a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Great tutorial. This is definitely something I need to work on creating.
This is such a cool tutorial. I use PicMonkey Pro every day and yet I hadn’t thought about it for a media kit.
Love it!!
Great tutorial! Thanks for explaining it so clearly!
Fabulous!! This makes things so clear for me – now I am actually excited about creating a media kit rather than worried I’ll just “do it wrong” or something!
Thanks so much, Sadie!
Great information thank you so much!
I created one today!! What do you think??
Looks Good! I really like it!
That’s bad ass, Sherra! I love it! You definitely made it your own and that’s what it’s all about!
Thank you so much!
Omigish really cute! You ladies have inspired me to get on Picmonkey…NOW! I want a rockin’ kit too!
This is an awesome Guide and seems to be very friendly to anyone not familiar with a Media Kit…Thanks so much for sharing!
I created a Media Kit a while back, but recently I went through and made some serious changes. I think it’s more organized now and looks better in general. If you don’t have one, you should get one–especially if you’re thinking about working with brands. Really great tutorial, Sadie, and your Media Kit looks great!