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How to Know If You Have a Good Idea - video
Robert Kosberg
It can be hard to know if you have a good idea or not. What sounds good to your family might not sound good to your friends or an agent. Fortunately, Producer Robert Kosberg is here to provide some clarity on knowing a good idea when you have one....
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
Common Trends Among Bestselling Books - podcast
Megan Close
Megan Close, Associate Agent at Keller Media, provides some insight into common trends found in some of world's bestselling books., from tackling the book's topic with a fresh approach to ensuring authors are aware of similar books on the market. Click...
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
Hollywood 101 Class 2: Hollywood Basics - The People - recorded webinar
Conrad Sun
This is the second class in our four part series on working with Hollywood. In this class we will discuss the people you might work with when working on a Hollywood project: - Above the line talent - Agents vs Managers - Studio executives - Production...
over 9 years ago
Book to Screen
Companies
How to Know If You Have a Good Idea - podcast
Robert Kosberg
It can be hard to know if you have a good idea or not. What sounds good to your family might not sound good to your friends or an agent. Fortunately, Producer Robert Kosberg is here to provide some clarity on knowing a good idea when you have one. Click...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
Common Trends Among Bestselling Books - video
Megan Close
Megan Close, Associate Agent at Keller Media, provides some insight into common trends found in some of world's bestselling books., from tackling the book's topic with a fresh approach to ensuring authors are aware of similar books on the market. ...
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
How to Get a Literary Agent: S&S's CEO Shares the Secrets
Jonathan Karp
Simon and Schuster CEO Jonathan Karp has advice for aspiring novelists. Listen to Jon lend his expertise on how writers can find a literary agent and ultimately get their masterwork published. For more Word According to Karp recommendations from Jonathan...
over 3 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Agents
The Writing and Publishing Process - video
Bill Donahue
"Get out there and get your hands dirty," says Bill Donahue, author, speaker, and consultant. In this interview, he talks about how his process of "study, practice, teach" plays into good writing and how to approach an agent or publisher with your...
over 9 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Agents
How to Write Young Adult Fiction: Exploring Possibilities through Research - video
Laurie McLean
If you are interested in writing in the young adult genre, this interview with YA expert and literary agent Laurie McLean is the best starting point. Laurie explains how to keep current on what the YA audience is interested in and how to connect with...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Researching Your Idea
Are Conferences Important? - video
P.J. Hoover
Author PJ Hoover discusses author networking and how she found her agent and editor at a conference and a workshop. Many authors dislike going to such events, and often even when they go they fail to take advantage of the unique opportunity it offers...
over 9 years ago
Events
Book Fairs
Are Conferences Important? - podcast
P.J. Hoover
Author PJ Hoover discusses author networking and how she found her agent and editor at a conference and a workshop. Many authors dislike going to such events, and often even when they go they fail to take advantage of the unique opportunity it offers...
over 9 years ago
Events
Book Fairs
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