If you’re writing a book that could make a great movie or television show, it’s important to know what Hollywood is looking for before you publish. Dan Watanabe, Entertainment Expert and Media Arts Instructor, explains how to begin a story so that...

As a member of The Wright Brothers Band, author W. Timothy Wright already had a loyal following on Facebook when he released his nonfiction book The Valley Boys . This foundation of fans has resulted in many sales for his book, but mostly on a local...

First, learn how to format a script. No one will look at a script if it’s not formatted correctly or if there are typos and grammatical errors all over it. You have to make it look professional. Correct formatting can also help you come to grips with...

Writer and producer Jack Bernstein, known for the film Ace Ventura and for his work on popular TV shows such as Monk and NCIS: New Orleans , believes that what makes a great character on paper may not always make a great character in film or television...

Writer and producer Jack Bernstein, known for the film Ace Ventura and for his work on popular TV shows such as Monk and NCIS: New Orleans , believes that what makes a great character on paper may not always make a great character in film or television...

Author, teacher, writing coach, and speaker Mandy Jackson-Beverly’s novella, The Legend of Astridr: Birth , started out as a slightly different story. It began as a fairy tale inspired by her time working on a film shoot in South America. The story’s...

If you believe your book would be a wonderful movie, you’ll need people to hear your story and choose to adapt it to film. That means that your pitch has to be ready when you walk into a meeting with studio executives and key decision-makers. Dan Watanabe...

Join #1 bestselling, award-winning children’s author Sheri Fink for the ALC’s first multi-part webinar series on writing, illustrating, publishing, marketing, and branding for children’s books. Part 1: How to Write & Illustrate Your Children’s Book...

Deciding whether or not to do book marketing on your own or with outside help can be a difficult task. On one hand, you may love completing all the details of your book marketing plan yourself. On the other hand, getting some help could save you some...

Now more than ever, producers, directors, and even studios are looking more closely and intentionally at self-published titles. In fact, there has been a significant change in the past couple years in terms of how many entertainment industry people...