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What Writers Need to Know Before Approaching a Talent Manager

John Sill-up — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:10:58 GMT

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Talent managers play a significant role in the entertainment industry. They are the mediators between creatives and key decision makers such as producers and movie studios, and can be incredibly beneficial in getting content deals because of their contacts. Writers can network with talent managers at conferences and industry events, but before you approach a talent manager or consider partnering with one, it's important to understand your strengths and weaknesses, per talent manager John Sill-up. He recommends getting feedback on your writing from your peers. A talent managers job is to help someone like a writer grow and find opportunities, and they can do this by playing off your strengths.
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How Talent Managers Benefit Authors and Other Creatives

John Sill-up — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:50:59 GMT

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Talent managers play a significant role in the entertainment industry. They are the mediators between creatives and key decision makers such as producers and movie studios, and can be incredibly beneficial in getting content deals because of their contacts. Authors that hope to get their book adapted to the screen, or screenwriters that have a screenplay they hope to get produced into a film or television show should consider surrounding themselves with a knowledgeable support system, per talent manager, writer, and producer John Sill-up. Having a talent manager on your team can help you get more exposure for your work, while also connecting you with the right people.
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What Writers Need to Know Before Approaching a Talent Manager

John Sill-up — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:38:06 GMT

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Understanding your strengths and weaknesses is important when looking to be represented by a talent manager, as John Sill-up explains.
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How Talent Managers Benefit Authors and Other Creatives

John Sill-up — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:34:59 GMT

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Talent manager, writer, and producer John Sill-up explains the role that talent managers play in the entertainment industry.
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What Writers Need to Know Before Approaching a Talent Manager

Author Learning Center — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 20:52:16 GMT

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Understanding your strengths and weaknesses is important when looking to be represented by a talent manager, as John Sill-up explains.

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How Talent Managers Benefit Authors and Other Creatives

Author Learning Center — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 20:51:12 GMT

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Talent manager, writer, and producer John Sill-up explains the role that talent managers play in the entertainment industry.

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Common Mistakes People Make When Pitching An Idea - video

Robert Kosberg — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:44:41 GMT

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Robert Kosberg has heard thousands of pitches during his career as a producer. Tune in and find out some common mistakes people make when they're pitching their book to Hollywood.

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The Bottom Line: It’s All About Fans - video

Philippa Burgess — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

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As a content creator interested in earning income from your work, it's critical that you cater to your fans. Philippa Burgess of Creative Convergence, Inc. says that in today's world this means cultivating your talents across multiple areas and finding resources to help you before you even consider working with an agent or manager.

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The Bottom Line: It’s All About Fans - podcast

Philippa Burgess — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

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Pitching to Hollywood: Getting Your Foot in the Door - video

Morris Ruskin — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

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Morris Ruskin, CEO of Shoreline Entertainment, offers thoughts on how to get someone in Hollywood to listen to you, to hear your story idea. He suggests highlighting how it benefits the production company to make the movie and bringing resources to bear.

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Pitching to Hollywood: Getting Your Foot in the Door - podcast

Morris Ruskin — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Current Revision posted to Agents by Morris Ruskin on 1/9/2017 12:00:00 AM

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Common Mistakes People Make When Pitching An Idea - Video

Robert Kosberg — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT

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Robert Kosberg has heard thousands of pitches during his career as a producer. Tune in and find out some common mistakes people make when they're pitching their book to Hollywood.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../CommonMistakesPeopleMakeWhenPitchingAnIdea.mp4

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Common Mistakes People Make When Pitching An Idea - podcast

Robert Kosberg — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Current Revision posted to Agents by Robert Kosberg on 12/14/2016 12:00:00 AM

Robert Kosberg has heard thousands of pitches during his career as a producer. Tune in and find out some common mistakes people make when they're pitching their book to Hollywood.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../CommonMistakesPeopleMakeWhenPitchingAnIdea.mp3

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, podcast

Agents

Author Learning Center — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 20:32:13 GMT

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