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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.

Jun23

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, ...

Jun04

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Oct02

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 ...

Oct01

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 ...

Jul31

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 ...

May31

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 ...

May24

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 ...

May02

Let Missed Opportunities Motivate You To Your Next One

Have you ever questioned yourself about whether you made the right decision? Or whether you did something at the right time? Whether you are an ...

Mar25

Are You Too Busy with Busy Work to Take Actions That Help Your Career?

The Accident, The Reflection In December just before Christmas I broke my ankle badly, in three places. I ended up staying at my Mom’s in ...

Nov20

5 Questions To Assess the The State Of Your Actor Branding

When you have a strong actor brand, it can be a lot of fun as you find fun ways to express your brand. If ...

Aug19

A Simple Rule for an Actor Brand You Love

Ever feel like you blend in? Like you’re not sure what to do to set yourself apart as an actor in Hollywood? It’s time to Brand ...

Aug08

Three Reasons So Many Crappy Movies Get Made

A Screenwriter asked me a question the other day that I hear frequently: HOW in the world do so many BAD movies get made? How ...