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- Breaking Into Hollywood - Do You Know Anyone Who's Hiring?
by Donna Anderson. This is a tough article to publish, but it's just so important! The message of this missive is simple: stop asking people to hire you. STOP IT. It is not only not an effective way to break into the industry, it is a sure way to drive away the very people who are able to help you.
Does this sound counterintuitive? Completely against the whole concept of "taking initiative"? Let me explain.
If yo... products, articles, news
- Breaking Into Hollywood - Who Should I Pay to Get Paid?
by Donna Anderson. I'm going to keep this short, but not at all sweet! Who should you pay to make it in show biz? You should expect to pay any professional whose products or services help you break into the industry if that person will NOT otherwise directly financially profit from your income.
YOU NEED START-UP FUNDS. Whatever area of entertainment you're driven to thrive in, do yourself an important favor before... products, articles, news
- Breaking Into Hollywood - How Much Should I Ask People To Pay Me?
by Donna Anderson. If you're starting out or moving up in the entertainment industry, knowing what pay rate to ask for is particularly hard, so here are some guidelines to go by.
In general, it's very important not to sell yourself too short OR price yourself too high. What determines this is not just the "market rate" for the services you're delivering. When you're setting your fee for a job, take the following i... products, articles, news
- Breaking Into Hollywood - How Do I Write for TV if I Live in NYC?
by Donna Anderson. Despite popular (and fairly legitimate) concern, it definitely is possible to write for TV if you are based in New York rather than Los Angeles. There are some shows that staff and shoot there, of course, like Law & Order, many talk shows and the soaps (see partial list below). And with a connected Los Angeles agent and some well-timed trips to the Coast, hour-long drama assignments for L.A.-base... products, articles, news
- Breaking Into Hollywood - Do I Need To Read The Trades?
by Donna Anderson. I very regularly hear the question: "Why should I read the trades?" Here's the quick answer: you have to read the trades to know what's going on in the industry you're trying to earn work, income and respect in. I think the better question is: "HOW should I read the trades?" That's because once you zero in on the key information, you'll be less overwhelmed by all of the additional stories that m... products, articles, news
- Breaking Into Hollywood - Are Screenwriting Seminars Really Necessary?
by Donna Anderson. I'm a producer who has enjoyed both sides of the writing seminar experience. As a writing fellow years ago, I attended many diverse seminars. Then, as a story analyst for a major production company, I developed my own system for understanding and applying story structure which I now teach in a seminar of my own. There are three things I explain to people who question or resist "learning how to wr... products, articles, news
- Breaking Into Hollywood - Are Screenwriting Deminars Really Necessary?
by Donna Anderson. I'm a producer who has enjoyed both sides of the writing seminar experience. As a writing fellow years ago, I attended many diverse seminars. Then, as a story analyst for a major production company, I developed my own system for understanding and applying story structure which I now teach in a seminar of my own. There are three things I explain to people who question or resist "learning how to wr... products, articles, news
- Breaking Into Hollywood - How Do I Sell My New Screenplay?
by Donna Anderson. When new screenwriters finish their scripts, they often begin the search for a rep to submit the work around town. But is that the best way to do it? Well, sure! But it's not the ONLY way to do it.
As you prep to get your script sold, incorporate this info into your marketing strategy:
SEEK REPRESENTATION But only if you have a bona fide "in" to their direct office line! It's very difficul... products, articles, news
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