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| Writing The Irresistible Novel: Techniques And Insider Secrets For |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR In a marketplace where more and more books are vying for attention, knowing how to write a book that stands out from the start is an essential skill for success. Who better to take you through the steps to cracking the bestseller puzzle than a literary agent? Literary agent, Barbara Poelle, will give you the scoop on what stands out in her submissions inbox. She'll share her best advice for coming up with marketable ideas, and strategies to keep your creative engine running on high. The skills and techniques discussed are the same ones she recommends to her own clients when they're developing story ideas. This OnDemand webinar will give you the tools to create at your highest level and the vocabulary to talk about your creations in ways that will make industry professionals take notice. WHAT YOU ™LL LEARN: How to identify which concepts will grab attention What you can do today to create your strongest story ideas yet How to use writing exercises to brea"
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| Screenwriting Marvel-Style: How To Apply The Rules Of The Most |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR Just a few years ago, American screenwriting was dying. Studio scripts seemed to be written by machines with all humanity and individuality slashed out � and the superhero movies were the worst of the worst. Then Marvel Studios started making its own movies instead of letting the majors control their properties, and they reinvented the craft of screenwriting for a new millennium. They did this by following a set of simple rules "" on character development, on plotting, on structure, on story. What resulted was not only hit after hit "" it was a series of increasingly great and increasingly ambitious movies. But these Marvel Rules aren ™t just for super-heroes "" they can help guide any script in any genre to reach its maximum potential. In this webinar you will learn these ten simple rules. You ™ll see the problems they were created to solve, and you ™ll see how those solutions turned script troubles into triumph. And you ™"
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| The Dealmaker's Ten Commandments: Ten Essential Tools For Business |
"The Dealmaker's Ten Commandments provides a practical, no-nonsense methodology for negotiating deals, managing your time and handling crisis, all at the highest level. Authored by prominent transactional attorney and former child actor, Jeff B. Cohen, created The Dealmaker's Ten Commandments to overcome resistance and achieve his goals without losing his soul along the way. Although developed in Hollywood, the real world tactics, strategies and guiding principles are vital for any business environment. Reviews for The Dealmaker's Ten Commandments: There is a common thread between Jeff's busy law office, his extremely pro-active and creative dealmaking and his commitment to not just assisting and educating the next generation but also serving as priest, rabbi and legal eagle to the timeless dreamers and salty pros who have no age. He generously shares a lot of brainstorming time because he knows great stories, projects and profits come from all corners of the biz. If you want to compe"
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| The Writer Got Screwed (But Didn't Have To): A Guide To The Legal And |
"An indispensable roadmap to success, The Writer Got Screwed is the first book to untangle the legal and business aspects of writing for the entertainment industry. It is for the young TV production assistant waiting for a big break, the executive with a treatment tucked away in a bottom drawer, the techie targeting the new field of cyberspace writing, or anyone who is inspired to write screenplays. Savvy Hollywood entertainment attorney Brooke Wharton decodes legal jargon, explains how to protect creative work, shows how to read between the lines of a contract, and advises how to avoid getting sued and screwed along the way. Useful resources, including a list of agencies, competitions, fellowships, internships, and legal organizations, make The Writer Got Screwed an essential part of every writer's tool chest."
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| "Acquiring Underlying Rights "" The Nuts And Bolts Of Locating," |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR There ™s nothing harder than breaking into the entertainment business, but notice how many film and television projects are based on underlying material "" books, articles, true life stories. Acquisition of underlying rights can seem an un-climbable mountain, but having a script that comes with the self-promotional attachment of underlying rights gives you a leg up on the competition. And truth, as we know, remains stranger than fiction (except perhaps for �The Walking Dead. �) Mitch, a screenwriter who has been through this process a dozen times, will share with you tips and facts on how to locate the subject, approach and talk to the subject, and negotiate the best possible deal. He ™ll use not just anecdotal experience, but share contracts and other material that will enable you to get to the finish line secure and ready to begin your adaptation. Learn how to overcome your fears, build trust between you and your subject, and feel comforta"
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| Creative Filmmaking From The Inside Out: Five Keys To The Art Of |
"Five keys to creating authentic, distinctive work, whether you are a student, professional or simply love making films on your own. For Creative Filmmaking from the Inside Out, three professors at the renowned University of Southern California School of Cinema-Television interviewed fifteen outstanding filmmakers, then distilled their insights into the Five I's of creativity. Learn how to: Uncover your unique creative voice (Introspection) Work from real-life observations and experience (Inquiry) Draw on your nonconscious wells of creativity (Intuition) Strengthen your creative collaborations (Interaction) Communicate at the deepest level with your audience (Impact) This comprehensive approach provides practical exercises that will enrich and transform your work, whether you are looking for a story idea, lighting a set, editing a scene or selecting a music cue. The participating filmmakers, who have collectively won or been nominated for 39 Oscars and 27 Emmys, are: Anthony "
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| "Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy And Horror: Speculative Genre" |
"Featuring speculative fiction-writing exercises from Harlan Ellison (R), Piers Anthony, Ramsey Campbell, Jack Ketchum, screenwriters of The Twilight Zone and Star Trek: The Next Generation, and many more. The fifth volume in the acclaimed Now Write! writing-guide series offers a full toolbox of advice and exercises for speculative fiction writers hoping to craft an engaging alternate reality, flesh out an enthralling fantasy quest, or dream up a bloodcurdling plot twist, including: Harlan Ellison (R), on crafting the perfect story title Jack Ketchum, on how economy of language helps create a truly frightening tale Piers Anthony, on making fantastical characters feel genuine and relatable Among the other writers included are: Steven Barnes, Peter Briggs, David Brin, Sara B. Cooper, Brian James Freeman, Joe R. Lansdale, Bruce McAllister, Vonda N. McIntyre, William F. Nolan, Michael Reaves, Melissa Scott, Michael Dillon Scott, Vanessa Vaughn and others."
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| The Show Starter Reality Tv Made Simple System: Ten Steps To Creating |
"FINALLY, REALITY PRODUCTION INSTRUCTION. Get the first insider ™s guide to creating, pitching and staying attached to your own reality show. Written by a reality producer who has run top-rated shows and pitched and sold her own, The Show Starter Reality TV Made Simple System: Ten Steps to Creating and Pitching a Sellable Reality Show, walks you step-by-step through: What is a Pitch, and Who Do You Pitch to? Crafting Your Logline, One-Sheet and Treatment Building Your Team ""Attorneys, Talent, Production Partners Ballparking Your Show Budget Setting Up a Pitch Meeting Practicing and Pitching Your Reality Show The Deal ""What to Expect The Expenses of Pitching a Project and more!"
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| Aristotle's Poetics For Screenwriters: Storytelling Secrets From The |
"Included in Disney's Recommended Reading List! Long considered the bible for storytellers, Aristotle's Poetics is a fixture of college courses on everything from fiction writing to dramatic theory. Now, Michael Tierno shows how this great work can be an invaluable resource to screenwriters or anyone interested in studying plot structure. In carefully organized chapters, Tierno breaks down the fundamentals of screenwriting, highlighting particular aspects of Aristotle's work. Then, using examples from some of the best movies ever made, he demonstrates how to apply these ancient insights to modern-day screenwriting. This highly readable guide covers a multitude of topics, from plotting and subplotting to dialogue and dramatic unity. Along the way, Tierno also gives tips based on his years as a story analyst, where he has learned what studios look for when they read a screenplay. His quick wit and easy-to-follow explanations of some of the Poetics' most difficult passages illuminat"
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| "Will Write For Food: The Complete Guide To Writing Cookbooks," |
"The success of Julie & Julia highlights the newest trend in food writing: blogging. Noted journalist and food-writing instructor Dianne Jacob has revised her award-winning book to include a chapter covering all the how-to ™s of food blogging as well as updated resources and new information on working in other wildly popular genres, namely cookbooks and food memoirs. Incredibly timely, this new edition of Will Write for Food is the must-have for every foodie who wants to put pen to page ""or hands to keyboard. Will Write For Food is for food lovers who want to express themselves, guiding them from their earliest creative impulses to successful article writing, restaurant reviewing, and cookbook writing. Dianne Jacob ""journalist and food-writing instructor and coach ""offers interviews with award-winning writers such as Jeffrey Steingarten, Calvin Trillin, Molly O ™Neill, and Deborah Madison, plus well-known book and magazine editors and literary agents, give readers "
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| Film Production Management 101: The Ultimate Guide For Film And |
"This comprehensive manual is, in effect, two books in one: a detailed insider ™s guide for managing a film or television production covered from both the Production Manager ™s and the Production Coordinator ™s points of view. Film Production Management 101 and Patz' previous Surviving Production were quickly adopted as the essential road map to the business and logistics of on-the-job film & television production since 1997. Originally developed from practical tools Patz created for her film and television production career, this new edition has undergone a comprehensive update to address the shifting balance between digital and film technologies and to pave the way as we progress further into the digital age. The book includes everything from budgeting, to managing the production office, to script revisions, to cost reporting, to copyright, to publicity, and much, much more. With Patz' penchant for sharing knowledge and her knack for communicating concepts"
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| The Unusual Suspects: Unconventional Film & Television Contacts To |
"If you believe the Traditional Hollywood Playbook, getting an agent is the only path to selling your screenplay and launching your screenwriting career. Veteran screenwriter Michael Elliot "" whose first spec sale to a major studio was realized without an agent or manager "" couldn ™t disagree more. As a working writer for over 13 years (with four produced credits), Elliot knows firsthand the wide range of industry professionals that are not agents, managers or production company execs that are routinely responsible for a new writer ™s break-through script sale. These nontraditional industry professionals that are often instrumental in giving unrepresented writers their big break, inspired this unique directory. For writers that are willing to think out-of-the-box and refuse to leave a single stone unturned, Elliot developed The Unusual Suspects: Unconventional Film & Television Contacts to Launch Your Screenwriting Career. This 200+ page downloadable directo"
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| Q And A: The Working Screenwriter: An In-The-Trenches Perspective Of |
"Ever dream of being the next William Goldman or Robert Towne ""or making that record-breaking spec sale like Shane Black? While that might not happen for a majority of us, there ™s still plenty of good news. After all, your true goal is having those ideas in your head end up on the silver screen and make a comfortable living...right? Q & A: The Working Screenwriter provides an in-the-trenches perspective from 16 screenwriters who broke the barriers, overcame the odds, and gained entry to the amazing, often exasperating, yet always exciting world of writing for the movies. Join Katherine Fugate (Carolina, The Prince and Me), Brent Maddock (Tremors, The Wild Wild West, Short Circuit), John Rogers (The Core), David J. Schow (The Crow, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3), Neal Marshall Stevens (Thirteen Ghosts), Stephen Susco (The Grudge, The Grudge 2) and 10 other talented wordsmiths as they give first-hand insight into why they write, what keeps them motivated, how they got the"
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| "And...Action! Powerful, Proven, And Proactive Strategies To Achieve" |
"Jessica Sitomer's book reminds me of the old adage: 'Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Teach him to fish and he'll eat for a lifetime.' There is no shortage of books on bookshelves in bookstores offering up the Hollywood hopeful a fish (or in most cases, something fishy). Sitomer provides a strategy on how to create a career so you will work (and eat!) for a lifetime. - Andrew Kreisberg, Co-Executive Producer, Eli Stone, Writer, Boston Legal, The Simpsons Jessica with AND...ACTION! has created a productive and effective way of not only guiding the reader through a method of setting attainable goals but also providing for them an enjoyable process in the journey of self discovery. - Ana Lucia Cottone, Television Programming Executive Thinking outside the box and nurturing relationships is the key to being a successful actor. Jessica Sitomer's AND...ACTION! will teach you how to do this. The same career building tools she shares here will also help you balance your life when"
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| How To Write And Sell Simple Information For Fun And Profit: Your |
"Work wherever you want and whenever you want "" while still bringing in six figures. It seems like the unattainable dream, but freelance writing legend Robert W. Bly did it and so can you. Now, the self-made millionaire shares with you the key to getting published: How-To nonfiction. Worried that you aren't guru material? Storytellers have a knack for becoming experts in their subject matter. Bly's guidance and straightforward style empower you to tap into this natural ability and teach the topics you are passionate about. This comprehensive plan to building your writing career helps you: Choose your niche audience and market directly to them Generate ideas for books, articles, blogs, and more Improve your research strategies Discover dozens of ways to package and sell your material Become a professional writer now! With over 70 books to his name, including his quintessential guide The Copywriter's Handbook, Bly has the know-how to turn anybody who wants financial and perso"
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| "Now Write! Nonfiction: Memoir, Journalism, And Creative Nonfiction" |
"An essential handbook for nonfiction writers, featuring the trusted personal writing exercises of today's masters of creative non-fiction, including Gay Talese, Reza Aslan, John Matteson, Tilar Mazzeo, and many more! Beginners and seasoned writers alike will relish the opportunity to use the top-notch writing exercises collected in Now Write! Nonfiction culled from the personal stashes of bestselling and critically-acclaimed nonfiction authors like legendary essayist Gay Talese (Thy Neighbor's Wife), New York Times-bestselling authors Ishmael Beah (A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier) Reza Aslan (No God but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam), and Tilar Mazzeo (The Widow Clicquot), 2008 Pulitzer Prize-winner John Matteson (Eden's Outcasts: The Story of Louisa May Alcott and Her Father), creative nonfiction icon Lee Gutkind (Creative Nonfiction magazine), and many other top memoirists, journalists, and teachers of creative nonfiction. These exercises offer fresh "
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| My Story Can Beat Up Your Story: Ten Ways To Toughen Up Your |
"More than twenty years ago, Jeffrey Alan Schechter arrived in Hollywood with the dream of making it as a screenwriter. His dedication "" not just to writing, but to learning what makes a good story "" paid off and Jeff became a million-dollar screenwriter, story doctor, and rewrite artist. This book offers a systematic approach for aspiring and working writers that has earned the author millions in script sales and writing assignments. My Story Can Beat Up Your Story is the same powerful, easy-to-learn system that industry insiders have used to generate millions of dollars in script sales and assignments. In a clear, step-by-step fashion, this book is a fun, eye-opening, brain-expanding, and often irreverent guide to writing stories that sell. Covering everything from heroes to villains, from theme to plot points, from cooking up good ideas to a business plan for smart writers, this book forever eliminates that horrible feeling every writer goes through "" staring at the blank pag"
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| The Script-Selling Game: A Hollywood Insider's Look At Getting Your |
"The Script-Selling Game is like having a mentor in the business who answers your questions and provides you with not only valuable information, but real-life examples on how to maneuver your way through the Hollywood labyrinth. While the first edition focused mostly on film and television movies, the second edition includes a new chapter on animation and another on utilizing the Internet to market yourself and find new opportunities, plus an expansive section on submitting for television and cable. Kathie Fong Yoneda has worked in film and television for more than 30 years. She has held executive positions at Disney, Touchstone, Disney TV Animation, Paramount Pictures Television, and Island Pictures, specializing in development and story analysis of both live-action and animation projects. Kathie is an internationally known seminar leader on screenwriting and development and has conducted workshops in France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Ireland, Great Britain, Australia, Indonesia, Th"
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| "Hire Me, Hollywood! Your Behind-The-Scenes Guide To The Most Exciting" |
"Want to know the super-secret to Stan Lee's writing process? How to get glitzy on American Idol? What's for lunch on the set of The Walking Dead (hint: it ™s not brains!)? Think you know what it takes to get your favorite TV show on the air every week? (You'd be surprised.) Or what all those people whose names in the credits of the latest blockbuster actually do? (Including the Supervising Digital Colorist?) What better way to find out than from the who's who of Hire Me, Hollywood! Breaking into the entertainment biz is not all �Lights! Camera! Action! � "" and Hire Me, Hollywood!: Your Behind-the-Scenes Guide to the Most Exciting - and Unexpected - Jobs in Show Business will give you the inside scoop from craft service to the director's chair - and every take in between. What does it take to make it in Hollywood? Entertainment insiders Mark Scherzer and Keith Fenimore provide not just a �how to �, but a �how did �, with a candid look at thirty people from acr"
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| Developing The Premise For Your Documentary - Ondemand Edition |
"ABOUT THE LIVE TUTORIAL Documentaries are not just for public television anymore. The popularity of documentaries continues to grow on various platforms with an ever-growing mainstream market. Digital technology has opened up the possibilities for both short and feature-length documentaries to be made less expensively and faster. However, speed and not needing to go broke to make your film, does not make a good documentary. Indeed, one vital element has not changed over the recent years, and that is how to succinctly convey your ideas. Knowing how to hone down your ideas, disseminate research, and targeting interviewees are just a few aspects of developing your documentary ™s premise. Good storytelling is the key to a successful documentary. Whether you are profiling a person, investigating a crime, or documenting an event, telling an engaging and thought-provoking story is imperative in order to capture your intended audience. There ™s a delicate balance of prepa"
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| Writing Great Action Sequences - Ondemand Edition |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR As a screenwriting instructor for many years, the biggest problem I ™ve encountered with my students is the writing of action scenes. These action set pieces are either overwritten or lose impact in the way they ™re technically laid out. During the course of this webinar you will learn specific formatting instruction and tools to make your action sequences come alive. The webinar will be taught by Glenn M. Benest, award winning screenwriter and one of Los Angeles ™ most popular instructors of screenwriting workshops. WHAT YOU ™LL LEARN How to write powerful description for action scenes How to format your narrative so it ™s visual and exciting Examples of battle scenes, fight sequences and gun battles that literally leap off the page How to provide that �wow � factor so you deliver the goods when writing action How to use the strongest word choices when writing your scenes WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Screenwr"
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| How To Write Dialogue Like A Pro - Ondemand Edition |
"You'll Love This OnDemand Webinar If: Your story's dialogue needs improvement You are a published or aspiring nonfiction or fiction writer You have received consistent feedback indicating your dialogue is weak You need help understanding how to format and punctuate dialogue Great authors use dialogue to reveal the hearts and minds of their characters, to create conflict and humor, to fuel action, and to rivet readers' attention. They know that readers typically form their first impression of a story from its dialogue "" more so than from plot or action. And they work to bring the utmost realism to the words their characters speak and think. How do they do it? This intensive webinar, written and presented by instructor and award-winning novelist Elizabeth Sims, will give you the same tools the pros use to craft terrific dialogue. She'll start by unlocking the great paradox of dialogue: Authors must write dialogue that comes across as real and believable, yet why does actual spe"
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| "I Liked It, Didn't Love It: Screenplay Development From The Inside" |
"The most commonly used rejection line spewed by studio executive honchos when they do not buy a script is, I liked it, didn ™t love it. What happens to your screenplay or novel when it leaves your hands and is submitted to a studio or production company? What happens to it after it ™s optioned or sold? What does in development really mean? Rona Edwards and Monika Skerbelis answer those questions and more in this newly revised, greatly expanded 3rd edition of their critically acclaimed book, long considered the quintessential bible on development. A required textbook at universities worldwide for writing, producing, and development courses, the book sheds light on the inner workings of the feature film and TV development process, who all the players are, and how they fit together as content creators at film studios, TV networks, agencies, and production companies. They tackle how to find new ideas, what it takes to be a development executive or a story analyst, tips on pi"
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| Hateful Eight - Softcover Edition |
"At the end of the Civil War, a stagecoach hurtles through the wintry Wyoming landscape. Bounty hunter John Ruth and his fugitive captive Daisy Domergue race toward the town of Red Rock, where Ruth will bring Domergue to justice. Along the road, they encounter Major Marquis Warren, a former Union soldier turned infamous bounty hunter; and Chris Mannix, a renegade who claims to be the town's new sheriff. Lost in a blizzard, Ruth, Domergue, Warren, and Mannix seek refuge at Minnie's Haberdashery, a stagecoach stopover. When they arrive, they are greeted by four unfamiliar faces: Bob, who takes care of Minnie's in the owner's absence; Oswaldo Mobray, the hangman of Red Rock; cow-puncher Joe Gage; and Confederate general Sanford Smithers. As the storm overtakes the mountainside, our eight travelers come to learn they may not make it to Red Rock after all..."
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| Writing Comedy: Scriptmag Expert Series - Ondemand Edition |
"ABOUT THE PANEL Opportunities for comedy writers are exploding. In TV, cable networks and streaming services are seeking new ways to break out of the sitcom mold, while broadcast networks look to reinvigorate the multi-camera sitcom model. In film, comedy and drama are being blended in exciting new ways. Online video and web series offer relative unknowns an opportunity to prove their comedy writing chops and gain an audience in a do-it-yourself format. But how do you write comedy that feels fresh and original to today ™s audiences? What makes people laugh is ever-evolving, so staying on top of modern comedy trends is crucial to the successful comedy screenwriter. During this online panel, three experts will participate in a moderated discussion on the finer points of writing comedy. You will also be able to submit your own questions for the three panelists to answer. MEET THE PANELISTS For more than a decade, Steve Kaplan has been the industry's most sought-a"
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| Beat By Beat: A Cheat Sheet For Screenwriters - Softcover Edition |
"This groundbreaking guide describes six seemingly different popular movies and genres (Skyfall, The Avengers, The Hangover, A Beautiful Mind, The Conjuring, Gone Girl) and shows screenwriters how they all follow the exact same 120 Universal Story Beats minute by minute. The book also reveals the top 10 archetypes they use, and where and why the Inciting Incident, Act 2 & 4 Quests, Midpoints, and the other five main Turning Points happen in all successful movies. Once in a while a book comes along that shakes up the world of storytelling with a new approach that brings fresh insights and techniques to the craft. Save the Cat! was like that, a game-changer, and now another work appears that has the same potential to open doors for a lot of scriptwriters. -Christopher Vogler, The Writer's Journey"
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| Marketing As A Filmmaker: How & Why To Build Your Personal Brand - |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR Whether networking at in-person events, interviewing for a staffing position or trying to be discovered online, all creative professionals working in the film and video world today face the million dollar question of �Who are you? � And, as importantly, the often silent question that follows shortly after inside the mind of the asker "" which is �And why should I care? � In order to be a contender in today ™s world of endless chatter, you need a truly original personal branding story to break through the noise. Additionally, you also need the know-how on what tools and tactics at your disposal are worth the investment of your time to move your personal brand ahead. This webinar will teach you as a filmmaker the marketing basics of forming a truly relevant and captivating brand story. The presenter, Kathy Berardi, will provide you with a process that addresses both what your audience needs to know, as well as what only you can provide. Whether "
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