Hinds
Diane Hinds – PR Director, Author, Educator
Diane Hinds is a dynamic and highly respected PR Director whose career has spanned the entertainment, literary, and classical music industries, supporting a diverse roster of domestic and international talent. With a flair for impactful communication and a passion for elevating emerging voices, she continues to empower independent writers and SMEs with practical public relations strategies that drive real-world results.
With roots in music PR, Diane has worked across genres and disciplines, guiding artists in the operatic, literary, and mainstream arenas. In recent years, she has expanded her creative portfolio with the publication of her debut novel, Conquerabia: The Struggle For Identity, which explores the island of Trinidad’s emergence as a British colony in the late 18th century.
Diane is a lifelong learner and late academic bloomer. At 51, she earned her first degree, a Master’s in 2015. That same year, she was invited to join the University of Westminster as a Visiting Lecturer, contributing to the top-ranked BA in Public Relations & Advertising, where she taught on the Campaigning & Persuasive Skills module. Between 2014 and 2018, she also taught PR skills in the UCLA Extension Writers’ Program under the Personal Essay (Writing and Getting Published) course, led by Victoria Zackheim.
A creative producer as well as a publicist, Diane devised and produced a trio of instructional writing films for bestselling author Anne Perry. Put Your Heart On The Page, Plotting To Enrich Your Back Story, and Developing Your Characters are now available on Amazon and were praised by the US National Council of Libraries as “useful in supporting high school and college creative writing curricula.”
Her own instructional short film, How To Promote Your Book, premiered at Love Is Murder 2015 in Chicago and led to numerous speaking invitations across the UK and US, including libraries, Business & IP Centres, literary festivals, writers’ groups, and venues across Southern Nevada and California.
Diane is based in the UK, is a proud mother of two adult children, and lives with Sickle Cell Disease, an experience that fuels her resilience and commitment to advocacy.
Diane’s talks have been consistently well received:
“Diane's talk was informative and engaging... It is plain to see how passionate and genuine she is.” — Jonathan Stokes, Chair, The Writers' Society, Warwick University
“Your event sold out in a nanosecond... I’m sure we could easily fill another session!” — Emma Marlow, Head of Marketing, The London Library
“Your generosity sets a high bar for future presenters.” — Sandra Yeaman, President, San Diego Writers/Editors Guild
“You really inspired the attendees... It was fantastic to watch.” — Nicky Grigg, Lincoln Central Library
“Thank you for generously delivering two high-quality events… We'd certainly like to have you back.” — Sarah Smith, Development Manager, The Library @ Willesden Green