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SoYouWanna write a screenplay?So are you ready to write a screenplay? A few things to consider before you...
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SoYouWanna audition for American Idol?So You Wanna Audition for American Idol? You've decided you'd like to give...
SoYouWanna write a query letter to a literary agent (all except children's books)?A query letter is a 1-page attention grabber that gives busy agents enough...
SoYouWanna write a proper acting resume?Attach you photo back-to-back with an 8 x 10 resume with staples neatly...
SoYouWanna write a children's book?You managed to scare the bejeezus out of your 6-year-old niece last week...
SoYouWanna win your oscar pool?It's a wonderful time for Oscar! Oscar, Oscar! Who will win?The best part...
SoYouWanna use apostrophes correctly?Use apostrophes to indicate possession. When you want to indicate...
SoYouWanna submit a cover letter to a children's book editor?The cover letter is key. It's the first thing the editor will read, and if...
SoYouWanna send a manuscript to a children's book editor?Editors receive thousands of manuscripts in a year and will almost...
SoYouWanna publish your poetry?Writing poetry can beincredibly difficultwho can saywhat is poetryandwhat...
SoYouWanna publish a book?If you've never truly considered writing a book, take another look at the...
SoYouWanna pitch a TV show?You go home for a Thanksgiving dinner, and:The ladies' man in apartment 2B...
SoYouWanna make a professional-looking demo recording package?The package should have a cover letter, demo CD, band biography, band...
SoYouWanna make a low-budget movie?You've got a movie to make. You're busy! So before we waste any of your...
SoYouWanna look like an indie rock expert?The first thing you should do is alter your bathing habits. By no means...
SoYouWanna locate potential A&R reps?Like tailoring a resume to a specific job description, you can greatly...
SoYouWanna locate a reputable talent agent in your area?You only want an agent who is franchised by the actors' unions. This...
SoYouWanna learn some basic terms used by sitcom writers?Spec Script: Usually called a "spec," this what the script that you...
SoYouWanna learn about past Oscar trends?Almost all nominees and winners were in movies released AFTER September....
SoYouWanna learn about opera?So your girlfriend or boyfriend is an opera fan. Or you were switching...
SoYouWanna learn about jazz?There's one word you can use against all those American culture bashers,...
SoYouWanna learn about different types of talent agents?The main types are theatrical (TV and film) and commercial (for...
SoYouWanna learn about classical music?You definitely need the wisdom of this article if any of these statements...
SoYouWanna know why you need a talent agent to break into show business?Agents are the gatekeepers to the people who hire you for TV, film, and...
SoYouWanna know which network to pitch a TV show to?Pitching is hard work, and you don't want to waste your energy talking to a...
SoYouWanna know where to look online for a job in TV news?You probably won't find too many vacancies for "Network Anchor" on the Web,...
SoYouWanna know what to include in a book proposal?The first step to getting your name in print is to prepare a proposal. The...
SoYouWanna know what to ask a talent agent during an interview?Ask how many clients they have.2. Ask what jobs those clients are doing...
SoYouWanna know what a movie extra does?An extra is a person who fills up the background of a film or TV show when...
SoYouWanna know some terms important for movie extras?Blocking: This refers to the placement of the various actors and extras...
SoYouWanna know some background about the life of a sitcom writer?How much will I get paid? The Writer's Guild standard pay for a half...
SoYouWanna know if your band is ready to get signed to a record label?There are tons of bands out there trying to make it. In order to see if you...
SoYouWanna know if you need an agent to get your children's book published?In your travails to find a publisher, the first decision you need to make...
SoYouWanna know how to write a treatment of a TV show pitch?A treatment is a brief synopsis of your idea and how it is suited to...
SoYouWanna know how to act on a movie set while being an extra?Shut up. This is very important. Whenever the sound equipment is running...
SoYouWanna know how agents find parts for actors?Agents get information about auditions for roles, either directly from...
SoYouWanna know about the life of a sitcom writer?How much will I get paid? The Writer's Guild standard pay for a half...
SoYouWanna join the Screen Actors Guild as a movie extra?The basic distinction between union extras and non-union extras is this:...
SoYouWanna have a successful pitch meeting with TV executives?It's your moment (and we mean moment; it won't probably won't last longer...
SoYouWanna get signed to a record label?The life of a professional musician has all the allure of a million dollars...
SoYouWanna get on The Real World?This is the true story (well, mostly)Of seven strangers (most of them...
SoYouWanna get a talent agent?Do people ever tell you that you look like an actor? Okay, but do you wish...
SoYouWanna get a talent agent to meet with you?The most effective way to get an agency interview is to get a personal...
SoYouWanna get a short story published?Short stories are much better than novels for one reason: they're short....
SoYouWanna get a job in tv news?Compared to being a network news anchor, most jobs suck. Think about it. . ...
SoYouWanna get a good acting headshot?Know your type. People need to know what they're getting when they call...
SoYouWanna find an internship on a TV news show?The best way to begin your journey to the anchor desk or executive producer...
SoYouWanna find a talent agent though effective networking?You should explore all possible leads and industry contacts, no matter...
SoYouWanna find a story idea for a children's book?Decide what type of book you want to write and what age group you're going...
SoYouWanna find a publisher for a children's book?If you have an agent (or at least a good one), you shouldn't have to worry...
SoYouWanna find a literary agent (all except children's books)?Literary agents divide themselves into fiction and non-fiction camps.Grab...
SoYouWanna figure out which films have Oscar "buzz"?The best indicator of who is going to win a particular Oscar is to listen...
SoYouWanna fake being an indie rock expert?You're sick of digesting mainstream, overproduced drivel from the likes of...
SoYouWanna do stand-up comedy?Yeah, yeah, you're pretty funny. But it's one thing to make some of your...
SoYouWanna cut a demo?You've got a band. You've got rhythm. You've got style. Your only problem?...
SoYouWanna come up with a good original storyline for a TV spec?Remain true to the characters. The characters in your spec should sound...
SoYouWanna choose the right talent agent?In the rare instance that more than one agent is interested in representing...
SoYouWanna choose a TV show to write a spec script for?Write for a show that's been on TV for between 3 and 5 seasons. This is...
SoYouWanna cast a movie inexpensively?When looking for actors, try to use your friends. Surely you remember...
SoYouWanna buy a DVD player?For years, the only people who could afford DVD players were the super-rich...
SoYouWanna be a movie extra?"Okay everybody, SHUT UP! Now go stand over there for ten hours until we...
SoYouWanna be a model?Maybe you've dreamed of gliding down the catwalk in Milan, flashbulbs...
SoYouWanna be a comic book artist?You remember walking into your local comic book shop and staring wide-eyed...
SoYouWanna ace an interview with a talent agent?When an agency calls you for an interview, it is up to you to be on time...
SoYouWanna ace an interview for a job at a TV news show?Know that you will be judged by your appearance. Television is filled with...
