From the Midwest Book Review
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Compiled, organized and edited by author and columnist Marilyn Peake, "From Hollywood Experts And Published Authors: Words of Wisdom For Starving Artists " features commentaries and information contributed by a variety of authors to the free monthly online newsletter edited by Marilyn Peake -- ’The Golden Goblet’ -- during its first year of publication, with some of the articles being especially written for this informed and informative little compendium of advice for writers. The contributors range from Natalie and Lincoln Bandlow on ’Literary Legalities: Copyright And Other Protections For Aspiring Writers’; to Michael J. Wallach’s ’Oh, Those Managers And Agents...Can’t Live With Them, Can’t Live Without Them...’; to Patricia Harrington’s ’Grants And Opportunities For Writers: Thinking Outside The Box’, to succinct advisories from ten other savvy, experienced, articulate, knowledgeable writers. Each contributor is given a brief biographical introduction followed by their contribution. Useful, practical, and an easy read, "From Hollywood Experts And Published Authors" is strongly recommended for anyone aspiring to a career as a professional writer regardless of genre or media.
Review by Margaret Marr, NightsAndWeekends.com
Ms. Peake has compiled basic information for writers and actors into one volume, which includes articles from the first year of The Golden Goblet newsletter. Each author who contributed to this collection has been published or has worked in the film business, bringing their expertise to your computer in From Hollywood Experts and Published Authors: Words of Wisdom for Starving Artists.
Lincoln D. Bandlow, an attorney specializing in intellectual property law, and his wife, Natalie C. Bandlow, bring you extremely helpful information on copyright laws—something every author has questions about.
Jo Kelly, widow of Jack Kelly of the TV series Maverick fame, gives you insights on how to become a movie extra and what pitfalls and scams to avoid on your quest to work in the movie industry.
Michael J. Wallach, a personal manager who’s guided the careers of actors and other industry professionals for more than twenty years, sheds light on the differences between an agent and a manager and why you need both.
Peter Prellwitz covers Conventions or Cons—what they are, how to get invited, and what to do once you’re there.
Patricia Harrington tells a little bit about grants and opportunities for writers—where to look for them and how to get them.
The articles listed above are only a few of the interesting articles in this collection. Not only are the articles informative, but they’re also entertaining—nothing dry or boring here! This compilation is also filled with lots of links to help you learn more about any subject that’s covered within.
If you’re a starving artist looking for wisdom, From Hollywood Experts and Published Authors is a great place to start.
Ed. Note: To download a copy of From Hollywood Experts and Published Authors, visit Double Dragon Publishing
From Beverly J. Rowe, MyShelf.com
This book is a collection of the best from the Golden Goblet Newsletter; Words of Wisdom from Hollywood Experts and Published Authors for starving artists. Need to know the laws on copyrighting your work and retaining rights to it? Lincoln D. Bandlow gives you the low-down in the first chapter of this helpful book from Double Dragon Press and edited by Marilyn Peake.
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This book may offer just the insight and inspiration you need to start or finish that novel. Read it, and then sit down at that computer and get busy. One quotation in the book really sums it up: "Planning to write is not writing. Outlining...researching...talking to people about what you're doing, none of that is writing. Writing is writing." - E. L. Doctorow
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