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Mastering the Art of Subtext: The Ultimate Skill for Brilliant Dialogue

Melody Jackson — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 03:03:52 +0000

Let’s chat about subtext in screenwriting, shall we? I hope you said “By all means, yes!” because it is truly a game-changer for your screenplay when you master the art of writing subtext into your dialogue. I decided to write this article because I’ve been critiquing a lot of screenplays lately where the dialogue is […]

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Great Sources of Good Story Ideas

Melody Jackson — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 04:16:15 +0000

Where do good story ideas for a screenplay come from? It could be anywhere! As a screenwriter, it’s a good idea to always be tuned in to listening for story ideas that inspire you. These good ideas for screenplays sometimes pop into your head and you run with it. Other times, the idea spout dries […]

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Tips to Get The Best Actor Headshots Of Your Life

Melody Jackson — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 18:20:36 +0000

This single most critical element of your success until you're a star is your headshot. There's no getting around it, you have to have a great headshot since it's the first way most agents, managers, and casting directors see you. So the bottom line is that you gotta do whatever you can to get a fabulous shot! Over our many years of helping thousands of actors, here are a few things we've found that will help you get your best headshot:

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5 Ways To Get An Agent

Melody Jackson — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 23:36:16 +0000

Most actors realize that getting an agent for acting is an essential factor to becoming a working actor. But how to land that agent is a different question all together. Sometimes at first, you might find that it is either much easier or much harder than you thought it would be to get an agent....Regardless, there will be times when you need to come up with some new ideas on how to get with a different talent agent....

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Establish Credibility Before They Read Your Script

Melody Jackson — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 17:39:07 +0000

Once you have polished your script, gotten a thumbs up from a professional script analyst, and you also feel it's ready to go, then you have to get it out to the market to have your chance at getting it on the big screen. Going to market may seem overwhelming in some ways because you are putting yourself out there for the rejection that you fear. One of the best ways to get your unsolicited screenplay out to the market is through a query letter mailing campaign. Or if you are able to pitch in person, that is great too. You somehow first have to create opportunities to let execs know that you have a great screenplay.

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How To Make Your Acting Credits Sound Their Best – Even If They’re Not

Melody Jackson — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 17:28:12 +0000

It may sound kind of odd if you are just getting going with your acting career, but if you've been around for a few years, you know that at some point, you have done so many projects that you hardly remember what some of them were or what happened with them. But when you go into that talent agent's office and they ask you about what you did, you better be ready. Here are some tips to help you be prepared for the Big Meeting.

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