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Listening to Your Readers - podcast
Jamie Brenner
Agent and author, Jamie Brenner, shares her experiences with writing what readers expect in the romance genre. Knowing your audience and their expectations is critical while writing. “You can’t just write a story for yourself,” says Brenner. “You...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Identifying Your Audience
Listening to Your Readers - video
Jamie Brenner
Agent and author, Jamie Brenner, shares her experiences with writing what readers expect in the romance genre. Knowing your audience and their expectations is critical while writing. “You can’t just write a story for yourself,” says Brenner. “You...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Identifying Your Audience
Andrea Dunlop on Writing "Losing the Light" - video
Andrea Dunlop
Andrea Dunlop details her experience and insider advice as a published author who has gone through the traditional publishing journey. She was inspired to write her novel because of her life-changing experience studying abroad in college. Her novel...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
Tips for First Time Screenwriters - podcast
Doreen Spicer
When you're ready to jump into the world of screenwriting, there are some important tips to keep in mind if you want to find success. Doreen Spicer, writer and producer, offers these essential screenwriting tips for beginners. Before you submit your...
over 9 years ago
Writing Jobs
Screenwriter
Steps Authors Should Take When Seeking to Adapt a Book for the Screen
John Sill-up
Many authors dream of having their book made into a movie or television show, but the dream comes to fruition for very few. This is because it can be difficult to get to the right people. If you are interested in adapting your book to the big screen...
over 5 years ago
Book to Screen
Adaptations
Writing Historical Fiction - podcast
Kevan Lyon
One of agent Kevan Lyon's favorite areas to work in is historical fiction. In this interview she shares tips for creating well-written historical fiction, with examples drawn from her own work. "The best authors in the genre are passionate about getting...
over 9 years ago
Fiction
Setting
Writing Historical Fiction - video
Kevan Lyon
One of agent Kevan Lyon's favorite areas to work in is historical fiction. In this interview she shares tips for creating well-written historical fiction, with examples drawn from her own work. "The best authors in the genre are passionate about getting...
over 9 years ago
Fiction
Setting
Becoming a Speaker - Tips for New Authors - video
Marika Flatt
Marika Flatt, founder of PR By The Book, details how authors should be booking author speaking events to get in front of audiences and improve name recognition. Flatt explains that authors should secure a speaker agent to utilize the industry connections...
over 9 years ago
Events
Speaking Engagements
Tips for Selling Your Story to Hollywood - podcast
Luke Sandler
Luke Sandler, literary manager with the Gotham Group, shares tips on selling a book to Hollywood. He explains what executives are seeking when considering buying a book as the basis of a film project. Before you send your book off to Hollywood, it...
over 9 years ago
Book to Screen
Licensing and Rights
Finding Courage for Feedback - video
Jamie Brenner
Getting feedback is painful, but once you’ve decided to allow others to critique your work, how do you find groups who are willing to do it? Or who are qualified to do it? Agent and author, Jamie Brenner, discusses how to find the courage to ask...
over 9 years ago
Getting Feedback
Writing Groups
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