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As I prepare my now completed trilogy of fantasy novels for query, I'm in the process on writing plot summaries them. In screenwriting, which I'm more experienced and familiar with, it basically boils down to 3-page and 1-page summaries. Is that the same for novels? What is the standard expected len...
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Phew. Back in July, I set a goal that I would have at least one of the two books I was working on finished and published before Christmas, and, against all odds, I accomplished that goal. What generally helps me stay productive is proactive time management. For novels, I try to write at least one th...
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That is so cool - way to go, Steven Gamella - love that you set that goal and achieved it!
Congratulations on finishing and publishing your book, Steven Gamella! One strategy that I use to stay productive on long projects is thinking about how much I've written in the script instead of thin...
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Congratulations on achieving your goal! Proactive time management, setting daily writing targets, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance are excellent strategies. A little old Italian trick! Good...
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I have practiced as a trial lawyer for 30 years. I now spend time writing and photographing. baileypontification.com. I wrote a screenplay base on my novel Zapatista. I spent time living with these revolutionaries in their camp in Mexico. Please give me guidance and advice for this new adventure in my life!
Its great to meet you here in the community Blake Bailey! Sounds you have some amazing stories to tell. I highly recommend this Stage 32 class on screenwriting: https://www.stage32.com/classes/Create-...
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Hi, Blake Bailey! What are your writing goals?
I want to refine and market my novels and short stories. I want to market my screenplay based on one novel and convert the stories of the other 2 novels into screenplays. Im finishing up 2 books containing poems and short stories
Congratulations Blake Bailey! Sounds like you're off to a great start. I also made the leap from novel writer to screenplay and so far, I'm loving it. Biggest lesson I had to learn is to be patient wi...
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Hey, Creative Army!
We had another fantastic mention in a recent Inc. Magazine article, "Lead With What Your Clients Need", featuring Stage 32 Certification as a prime example of how you can identify a need and then work to create a solution.
You can check out the feature in today’s blog here: https:/...
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Write the pilot script for your multi-cam comedy television series with expert guidance from a Eric Zimmerman, a top TV writer who has worked on multi-cam shows for Disney, Netflix, Freeform and other networks.
Guiding you step-by-step through writing your very own multi-cam pilot is Eric Zimmerman,...
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Eric is an awesome teacher! Definitely recommend!
Today in the Producing Lounge- Tim Ogletree, Producer & Screenwriter (Fantasy Football, Salem State, Dead Zone) and Stage 32 Executive will be answering questions about "Producing an Independent Feature".
https://www.stage32.com/lounge/producing...
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Thank you for sharing, Leonardo Ramirez!
Thanks, Leonardo Ramirez!
His AMA was fantastic, Emily J! Thanks all!
I'm in the process of switching over from Amazon to Direct to Digital as a self-publishing service for my upcoming "Sojourn" books, and I was just wondering if anyone else here has had a positive experience with Direct to Digital or any other self-publishing service besides Amazon before I dive in....
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I've used different services for my print and ebooks. The more I'm learning, the more I want to try out multiple strategies. So, for my first self-published ebook I've started with being on KDP select...
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I us IngramSpark to publish both books and digital formats. https://www.ingramspark.com/
Amazon and it book sellers rob us authors bilind! My books list for $19.95 and $24.95. My cost for printing on d...
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Thanks for the helpful comments. I've had four books for content creators published by Michael Wiese Productions which is a great company that specializes in the media industry. One co-authored childr...
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My understanding, Marian Betts, about Amazon is that you are paid royalties on the price you set not the price Amazon sets. They often times will lower the price for various reasons, basically to move...
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Are you sure it's not Draft2Digital? If so I use then for my ebooks. They have a great and simple setup process and fantastic distribution. For print, I use KDP and Ingram because each have different...
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hi all, i just want to ask if this is the right shop to talk about books and writing them. can one ask for a review of a short story?
Hey, Gregory Barone. Yes and yes.
I do have stories on my profile!
Hey everyone I am Jonathan William Turnock from Stoke on Trent in the UK - Actor/Dancer/Singer and a Writer under the name of JWT_Writer. I am looking to connect with authors/script writers/screenwriters and people from the performing arts industry as well.
Benvenuto e in bocca al lupo!
Leonardo Ramirez I have just attended my first event with Stage 32 and I really enjoyed it which is based on screenwriting for romance. Sounds good so far. Yeah I can upload another video when the nex...
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Nice to meet everyone else as well.
Great to meet you here in the community, Jonathan William Turnock!
I'm the Director of Education at Stage 32. Email me anytime if I can be helpful on your Stage 32 journey or recommend any of our educa...
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Hey Writers,
Oftentimes, the best stories are based on your own truth. Learn NYT Bestselling Author, Suzanne Corso's 5 Tips For Writing Your Life Story in today's blog!
https://www.stage32.com/blog/5-tips-for-writing-your-life-story-3573...
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I also highly recommend Suzanne's Stage 32 class on his subject - it's awesome and filled with invaluable knowledge. Here's a link so you can check it out: https://www.stage32.com/classes/Write-Your-A...
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Jess Kardos, Producer & Screenwriter (Supergirl & The Winchesters), currently developing FRAN FRAZER (Archie Comics), Stage 32 Executive & Thought Leader, is hosting a 24-Hour Ask Me Anything ("AMA") in the Screenwriting Lounge today, focused on taking a germ of an idea and making it into the movie/...
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You’re very welcome Mark Deuce and Kenneth Adrian Ellis! Lots of good info on that AMA.
Thanks for helping to spread the word, Leonardo Ramirez!
Always, Ashley Renee Smith !
Jess is awesome - don't miss her upcoming Stage 32 webinar - here's a link so you can check it out and register to learn more from her: https://www.stage32.com/webinars/How-To-Professionally-Develop-Y...
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Thanks Sam Sokolow !
Hey everyone - Matt Bierman, Producer, Studio Executive, and Stage 32 Educator is hosting a 24-hour Ask Me Anything ("AMA") in the Writer's Room Lounge today, focused on Writing and Selling Your Holiday Rom-Com.
Here is the link to his AMA so you can hop in and ask Matt your questions: https://www.s...
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Thank you for sharing, Sam Sokolow!
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Terrence Sellers it's definitely not the same as with film. Your query letter for a novel should be no longer than 400-500 words and that includes introducing yourself and providing the comp titles. T...
Expand commentTerrence Sellers it's definitely not the same as with film. Your query letter for a novel should be no longer than 400-500 words and that includes introducing yourself and providing the comp titles. The plot summary in the query should only take up maybe half of that 200-250 words. Then if the publisher requests a full synopsis, you could send a 1-3 page synopsis outlining the characters, action, etc.
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Jonathan Jordan I was not referring to the pitch in the query letter. I was referring to the requested full synopsis as you mentioned at the end of your comment.
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Best wishes with this!