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The more tools you have and the more you understand about the business culture of Hollywood — the great, the good, the bad, and the ugly — the better chance you will have to live your Hollywood dream.
Should Screenwriters Target Agents or Producers First?
Screenwriters often hear “You need to get an agent to sell your screenplay. That’s the only way it will happen.” And because they hear that,
Ready To Stretch Yourself?
In crazy times, it seems so often that things get stranger before they get better. And sometimes, in the middle of it, good things happen
Dismantling Your Limiting Beliefs About a Career as an Actor or Screenwriter in Hollywood
The thought for today is about how often actors and screenwriters have limiting beliefs around whether they can truly have a successful Hollywood career. And
How To Write More Authentic Characters In Your Screenplay
What is your true aspiration around screenwriting? Whatever it may be, I’m sure you know it’s super competitive for everything related to it. And the
Pushing Through the Stuff in Your Head, Focusing on Your Commitment
Recently, I had planned to give a speech at my Toastmaster’s club (a large, non-profit org for public speaking). I had signed up to repeat
Hollywood Business School Podcast
The Hollywood Business School Podcast by Dr. Melody Jackson offers insider tips on the business of Hollywood, focused on acting and screenwriting careers. You’ll learn