How To Write Magnetic Marketing Copy

Magnetic Marketing Copy: Writing from a Position of Partnership
By Melinda Copp

Do you ever feel sleazy or inauthentic when you write marketing or sales copy? Like you're pushing people, rather than pulling them in? I know I have. Let me tell you a story. A few years ago I wrote my first sales letter for my business. I'd written sales copy before, but always on behalf of clients, and I quickly learned that doing it for myself was very different. Even though I knew what made copywriting effective, I had trouble writing in a voice that felt like me.

And let me tell you, the sales letter was a complete train wreck! I recently pulled that letter out and read it and thought, "What was I thinking?" It sounded nothing like me-it was jazzy and hypey and really not good. No wonder the letter didn't sell anything!

Many writers face this same challenge-they think they need to set their natural voice aside and put on their salesperson hat to write marketing and sales copy. But that's the completely wrong approach. Your copy will work (and feel) much better if you kick the salesperson out and write from a position of partnership instead. In other words, you're not just trying to make money; you're trying to help people by providing solutions that will make their lives better.

When you come from a position of partnership, your readers will know you're there to help and they'll naturally be drawn to you and your products and services. Whether you're writing web copy, a sales letter, a special report, or whatever, consider the following tips for making your copy authentic AND magnetic.

1. Be Confident

You are the leader or expert, and if your readers do what you say, their situation will improve. I don't have to tell you this, but make sure you don't forget it as you write. It's easy to get a little wishy-washy because you don't want to feel pushy. But keep in mind that people want to be led. If you can lead them, they'll often be more than willing to follow. So be confident and write with authority.

2. Be Yourself

What's the one thing you have over all your competitors? You. You have a unique personality and outlook that makes you different from everyone else. Sharing who you are, flaws and all, with your readers helps them identify with you and your story. What mistakes have you made? When did you look foolish? And how can you help your readers avoid that same situation? Adding tidbits about yourself to your marketing copy will naturally attract people to you.

3. Give Good, Useful Information

Being seen by your readers as a resource is one of the most important things you can do to build trust. And when you give good information, they will only want more. This is particularly important for the content that you're giving away, like articles and lead generation reports, but it also applies to things like web copy and brochures. Even if the underlying point of the piece is to sell, think about how you can make it helpful.

4. Tell Your Reader Where to Get More

Whether you want the reader to sign up for your e-zine, comment on your blog, or buy your book, you have to tell them. You can write a compelling marketing piece that keeps readers hooked through to the very end, but if you don't end on a strong call to action, then all that good writing gets wasted. So don't be shy. And don't worry about being pushy. Come right out and say what you want your reader to do to get more of what you have to offer.

Writing Your Magnetic Marketing Copy

If you've been communicating with your clients and leads for any amount of time, they'll know when you're wearing your ugly sales hat. And if you're anything like me, you'll read that sales letter later and roll your eyes. But your marketing voice and your natural voice can be one in the same. When you use these tips for writing from a position of partnership, you won't have to push-your readers will naturally be pulled in.

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Melinda Copp helps speakers, coaches, consultants, and self-employed professionals write and publish to establish expertise, build relationships with their clients and prospects, and make more money. Go here for a free copy of "Write to Grow Richer; The 7 Secrets of Writing to Sell Your Services."

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How to Write Mostly Useless Article Titles

Not picking on anybody in particular here, but there is a lot of crap out on the Internet.

I have read articles that I could not understand; they made no sense. Other articles just rambled on and on with no destination in mind, jumping from one thought to the next, often with no tie-in between the two.

While you could probably get away with writing a crap article like this, as far as article submission goes (some directories have almost no standards) you are going to have a hard time getting people to read your articles through to the end in order to get to your resource box (more on that later).

And for the better directories, like Ezine Articles, they will never accept your work.

So it's in your best interest to write articles that are decent.

You don't have to be a Hemmingway, but you at least need to put together a coherent article that people will want to read and directories will want to place. Those are ultimately your goals. So forget about your so called "art" and learn the basics of how to write. Then you can write art.

What Rules? What Sucks?

So what are some of the good, the bad, and the ugly?

Let's take it from top to bottom as far as how people will actually see your article, since that is the logical approach.

The First Thing that a person is going to see is your subject or topic. Call it the title if you want. It's still the first thing they will see.

So, what's a good title?

While taste is in the eyes of the beholder, if you're going to get your article read, you better have a title that grabs your potential reader by the throat and doesn't let go.

Let's take the title for a book about ... Article Writing.

"The Complete Article Writing And Marketing Guide"

It's not a great title. It's good, but it could be better.

Why?

Because some people may not know what complete really is or what marketing has to do with writing articles. We're using terms that don't seem to go together, unless of course you already understand that they do.

A better title would have been...

"Write Killer Articles In 30 Minutes That Sell "

Now we know specifically that the subject is about writing great articles in 30 minutes time, and you can pretty much assume the subject matter will teach you how to write an article that is going to sell.

So we have a good title, a great title, and now we need to show you a bad one.

Here it is ...

"How To Write Articles"

Can you say BORING?

What about the ugly?

"I Teach You Article Writin'"

First of all, it should be I will teach, not I teach and second, never use slang like that unless you are targeting a specific market that uses it.

Okay, again: A good title will grab your potential reader by the throat. This is probably the most important piece of advice you are going to get in this whole book because if your title doesn't grab the reader, your article doesn't get read.

Here's to your Article-Marketing Profits overflowing -- quick, fast, and in a hurry!

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2 Ways To Make Money Writing Articles

By Trevor James
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Why write articles? Good question.

Some people write articles for the sheer joy of it. Let's be honest. One of the reasons you're reading this is because somewhere inside of you, you decided that you wanted to be a writer.

When you were a kid, maybe you wrote short stories. I know when I was in school, I had no choice. Every English class they made us write short stories, poems, and other tidbits. But as I think back to those days, I realize that if it weren't for my teachers cramming Hemmingway down my throat, I probably never would have wanted to become a writer.

Sometimes school is a good thing.

Others have less noble intentions. Let's face it. Writing is big business.

You think I'm kidding? Hah! Look at the New York Times best seller list. Those people are making a ton of money. Make no mistake about it.

Now, I'm not saying that you're going to make a fortune writing articles, but if you follow a structure for writing for the Internet (I'll explain that in posts to follow) plus a plan for marketing your articles (also in following posts) then there is no reason why you can't make a decent living online, just from writing alone.

For our purposes, we're going to write articles for two reasons.

1. We're going to write articles for the purpose of getting immediate payment for our writing. There are a number of places online where you can submit articles for pay. Personally, this is something worth doing every day. Not so much the writing for pay (who has the time anymore?) but the finding of places to share with people. The list of places where you can submit your articles and get paid is growing.

2. The second reason is to make an income from our articles in what I call an indirect manner or "going through the back door." This is one of the most popular means of earning a living on the Internet, which mixes article writing with affiliate marketing and just about everything else you can think of that has to do with making money.

But how? How is it that people can write articles and not only get paid for them but also use them to earn money from other sources?

Here's the scoop ...

It's actually very logical. A person who "surfs" the net, is most likely looking for information. With today's search engine technology, you can find information on anything. Simply go to your favorite search engine (Google will be fine) and type in anything at all.

Let's take..."Skydiving"

I just did that and came up with 5,420,000 results, or web pages that contain the word "skydiving."

Now, obviously you're not going to go through all 5,420,000 results. It would take you about 50 years of Sundays. Most people go as far as page 3, if that, and then either find what they're looking for or stop.

Experienced search engine users will know how to narrow that down to what they're looking for specifically.

Let's say you just want information about "skydiving history." Well, you could either type that in, with the quotes, or you can type in "history of skydiving."

Let's do both.

Typing in "skydiving history" we get only 13,700 web pages.

Wow, that is quite a difference.

Typing in "history of skydiving" we get only 1,800 results.

Now we're really narrowing down our results a lot.

The point is, the people who are typing in these keyword phrases are looking for something specific. Your mission, as the writer, is to give them EXACTLY what they are looking for. To do that, you simply write an article on that subject.

So, if you wanted to target people who are looking for information on the history of skydiving, the "spin" on the article that you will write will be to concentrate on just that specific topic.

We'll cover all these things in more detail as we continue in subsequent posts.

What's the point? What you need to get out of this is that as a writer, if you are doing this for the money, you MUST first figure out what people want to read.

If you write on topics that are not "profitable" then you're simply wasting your time, unless of course you love writing that much. I'm going to teach you how to write for fun and profit, because you CAN have both.

Add it up: We are writing articles, so that we can earn a small income from doing so. Over time, as you get more experienced, you will earn more money as a freelancer and the articles you've written for search engine lookups, as I like to call them, will be bringing you even more money because of all the backlinks and visitors they'll be getting you. Don't worry, we'll explain all this in detail as we go along.

Stay tuned ...

May your coffers overflow -- quick, fast, and in a hurry!
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Want To Know What It Really Takes To Be A Ghostwriter?

Have you ever wondered how a busy celebrity, doctor or political figure has the time to write a bestselling autobiography? How does a CEO of a Fortune 500 company write articles for magazines while working hours on end for the business? They hire ghostwriters to complete their work.
Ghostwriting is a lucrative business for talented writers.

Types

There are many areas of writing for ghostwriters. The writers are highly professional. They are hired most of the time by editors or publishers to work for or with a specific individual. They complete autobiographies, magazine and journal articles, business reports, musical scores, songs and screenplays. Businesses need writers for blogs and Internet content.

At times they are hired to finish a book an author is not able to complete due to illness or personal problems. The family of bestselling author V.C. Andrews hired a talented ghostwriter to continue her series of novels after the author's death.

Function

The ghostwriter is the shadowy work force behind the author of a book. The ghostwriter is given an outline or even a rough manuscript by an individual who wants a book or article published.

The ghostwriter will interview the author, do in-depth research where needed and compile the materials to flesh out the entire manuscript. They are also hired to write series of books that complement television shows or movies.

Effects

The ghostwriter is contracted to write the material the author, screenplay writer or music composer needs to have completed. The ghostwriter may earn a fee from $1 a word for articles up to thousands of dollars for screenplays and manuscripts.

The ghostwriter may also be contracted to be paid a set fee for the work or will receive a percentage of the royalties. The ghostwriter rarely receives any acknowledgement in the publication. An author may choose to list the writer or publisher in the thank you message at the beginning of a book.

Considerations

A ghostwriter is a valuable writing partner for a busy executive, celebrity, sports figure or politician who is wise enough to know that he is not capable of writing a piece worthy of publication.

The original author may lack talent to pull a manuscript together in an interesting way. Time is a major factor for a person who has a consuming career. The ghostwriter enjoys the challenge of deadlines and writing in a voice that is not their own. It is important that the ghostwriter be versatile.

Warning

When a writer contracts to ghostwrite a book he must realize that his name will not show up anywhere in the rights and acknowledgements. The contract will establish the payment for work done and the set payment will be final unless royalties have been mutually agreed to. Private contracts will control the fact that the ghostwriter must remain anonymous.

The ghostwriter takes a chance of being involved in a lawsuit if he tells or writes about any private manuscript worked on. The ghostwriter will also ruin any chance for future work if proved to be untrustworthy. A successful career could be over.

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7 Tips For A Successful Ghostwriting Career

Ghostwriting tips are not just about being able to write well, the art of communication is the one tip that all ghostwriters recommend and if applied correctly it will win you most of your work and keep it coming.

This post brings together some of the best tips for ghostwriting. Be sure to read them well and follow them and you can guarantee a successful ghostwriting career.

Tip 1:

Being able to “talk” to your client is of utmost importance. It doesn’t matter if you are speaking to them face to face, on the phone or by email, always make sure you are clear on what is expected of you. If in doubt ask. Your client wants the best and you want to give them the best, and in order to do this you need to fully understand exactly what it is that they require from you.

Tip 2:

Be professional at all times. Remember this is not only your business but your client’s credibility as well so ensure that deadlines are met and that all your written communication is kept professional.

Tip 3:

Being prompt is a biggie, projects should always be finished on time, and it shows professionalism. If you are running late, inform the client, tell them why you are running late, and advise them of the estimated time it will take to complete the project. Let them know a little in advance though, don’t spring it on them at the last minute. Remember they may have deadlines too.

Tip 4:

Never be rude, no matter what is going on always be polite and treat clients with respect, they are your bread and butter and a bad recommendation from a client could mean the end of your career. Word of mouth is a key factor in successful ghostwriting and just one bad word could spell disaster for you.

Tip 5:

Above all, always be available. Make sure you can be contacted either by phone or email. Get an answering machine and return all calls promptly. Emails should be checked at least twice a day, more if possible and make it a rule to answer clients straight away.

Tip 6:

Make it clear how you wish to be paid. You are the one selling the service. You may want the work but your client also needs the work done. Decide on your terms in advance and stick to them. Remember you are running a business and your bills have to be paid.

Tip 7:

Advise your friends and family that although you may not go out to work, you are still working and there are certain times when you cannot be disturbed. Often those close to us like to “drop in” during the day, this can cause havoc with timetables and schedules.

These are just some of the techniques that you should use daily in your ghostwriting business. The most important one has to be communication. I firmly believe that strong communication is what got me where I am today.

Until next time,
Keep writing.
Amanda

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Ghostwriting: Should You Use Your Real Name Online When Looking For Writing Gigs?

Ghostwriting: Should You Use Your Real Name Online When Looking For Writing Gigs?

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Some budding ghostwriters are fearful of their real world employer finding out they are looking for writing work on the side or as a new career. There is also the problem of potential clients being wary of doing business with someone hiding behind an alias. What to do?

My advice: Use your real name when applying for gigs unless your employer has rules against you having a part-time job. Most employers really don't care as long as your outside job does not negatively affect your work for them.

You can also consider advertising using your last name but using initials for your first name - "J.V. DeSantis" - for example. This should keep you anonymous enough to not get caught and to look more professional to prospective clients.

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Freelance Writing: A Career From Anywhere

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Maybe you are interested in a freelance writing career but you worry about whether you live in a suitable location. Well, think again. Freelance writing is a job you can do from anywhere. It is true that if your home is near New York's editorial offices you may be able to use your proximity to some advantage. But many, many freelance writers are working successfully from more distant locations, and in many cases enjoying a better lifestyle in the places where they live.

An island in the Mediterranean. A beach in South Africa. The east coast of New Zealand. What do these locations have in common? In each of these and in many other remote places, there are writers who are freelancing with a fair degree of success. Indeed it is possible for freelance writers to work from anywhere.

Take Ron Irwin, for example. An American, Ron freelances from a small house on the beach in Cape Town, South Africa. The majority of his work is still for North American markets.

Consider Vella Corinne, a native of Malta in the center of the Mediterranean Sea. From this island steeped in history - the Order of St. John was based here and the temples are thought to be older than the pyramids. She writes travel and lifestyle features.

Writers in locations such as these, far from being at a serious disadvantage, can actually enjoy a number of benefits. For a start, these writers are in an excellent position to write about their own locations, the people and the culture. Also, the living costs are often less expensive than for writers in major cities. And if that is not enough, how about fresh, clean air?

Writers working from remote locations usually live in a cleaner, more peaceful environment, and may live closer to outdoor and recreational activities. Vella reveals how she enjoys the warmer days: "Once I pack up my computer, I just head to the beach. Distances are short and, the island being small, I'm always close to the center of whatever is happening here. I can control my own time in a way that I could not if I lived in a busy city."

Twenty years ago writers in remote locations were often frustrated by the slowness of communicating with editors on the other side of the world. It would always take months to receive a reply from an editor. Waiting for a response to a query was about as exciting as watching grass grow! In recent years the availability of the Internet has made it easier than ever before for freelancers to communicate almost instantly with anyone, anywhere in the world.

Kathy Crockett freelances from Gisborne, New Zealand, on the east coast of the North Island. She cites the difference technology makes when working from such a location. "It's a city of 35,000", she explains, "the closest to the international dateline, and the first city in the world to see the sun each day. Its closest city-size neighbors are three hours drive on windy roads...the Internet, mobile phones...technology lets me be wherever I want to be... and fool others into thinking I'm where they'd like me to be!"

Of course, working remotely is not always easy and there are a number of challenges that writers typically face. Isolation is a common issue. Vella explains her way of dealing with it. "At times it feels like I have a totally atomized existence. I balance that by scheduling some 'face time' each day", she explains. I agree with her. Sometimes you must make a conscious effort to spend time with family, friends, or other writers.

Another challenge may be difficulties with technology. Finding a PC repair shop may be next to impossible. Internet access may be unavailable or unreliable. There are many, many places in the world that don't even have telephone lines yet, not to mention email access. You can still work as a freelance writer from these locations, but it will not be as convenient. If you have any choice where you live, always try to choose a town that has telephone lines with reliable Internet access. And, that goes for working while you are on holiday too. Check the available technology in advance.

Are writers in remote locations at a serious disadvantage? No way! You can work as a freelance writer from anywhere. And while you will face some challenges, none of them will be insurmountable.

So, if you're looking for a career you can do from anywhere, look no further. The writers I referred to and many others are working successfully right where they are. And so can you. Open up your notebook. Start writing. You can begin to build a rewarding career as a freelance writer starting today.

Gary McLaren is the editor of Worldwide Freelance Writer. For more information on freelance writing and a database of more than 2,200 writing markets, visit Worldwide Freelance.com

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'I Can Write A Book In A Weekend,' And Five Other Annoying Things Beginners Say

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Since every literate person can write, most people think they can be writers. Interestingly enough, we all can speak quite well, but few of us would deem ourselves ‘speakers.’ However, this prevalent belief encourages beginners to say the oddest things that make professional writers want to cringe (or preferably strangle them with a thin wire). Please stop if you find yourself saying the following:

1. “I can write a book in a weekend.”

I’m certain you can mutilate a couple hundred pages with words; however, that doesn’t mean that anyone will want to read them. Yes, I know there are prolific writers who can write a book in two weeks (Voltaire supposedly wrote Candide in three days). Usually they are professionals who have mastered a style and understand the craft of writing. Have you?

2. “I can write those ‘trashy’ books and make tons of money.”

I love this one.

Many new writers see a 200-page romance or mystery and scoff. These things are so easy, they tell themselves. I can write this in a day. I doubt it, but maybe you can. If you do, will anyone pay you to read it? That is the difference. Those who sell in these genres usually have a passion for the craft that translates onto the page. Hate romance? Think mysteries are ridiculous? Believe sci-fi is for loonies? Then don’t write it, editors and especially readers can tell.

3. “If this crap gets published, I bet I could get a contract in six months.”

Define crap. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Don’t be arrogant and think the world should concede to your every taste (that’s what critics are for). Every writer is not meant for every reader. Just because you don’t like a book doesn’t mean it’s not good. It’s just not good for you. I don’t like okra; however, that doesn’t mean I need to start an anti-okra campaign. Diversity is what makes life interesting.

Okay, okay you’re not talking about taste. You’re talking about horrible, poorly written books. Yes, I know there are some truly bad books out there. Here’s the hard truth. Some bad books (poor grammar, poor structure and poor execution of a plot simpler than a fairy tale) get published. Writers have plenty of dents in the wall from an effective toss. However, these books are probably ‘placement’ books to fill a hole in a publishing list. Usually, these books sink and their authors are rarely heard from again.

Unfortunately, the existence of these books convinces people that getting their book published should be a breeze. Sure, and every person with a dream to sing will become the next American Idol. Is it fair? No. Do they care? No.

4. “I can write better than that.”

If you can, shut up and write. Nobody wants to hear about it. It’s as annoying as listening to someone explain what they would do if they ruled the world—well you don’t. Next!

5. “I’d write, if I had more time.”

You’ll never get more time; steal it. That’s what the rest of us do.

6. “I have the perfect book already written in my head.”

Sure, and I have the secrets to the universe taped to the bottom of my shoe. People who say this remind me of the naked emperor walking down the street trying to convince his kingdom that he’s clothed. You’re fooling no one except yourself and you look ridiculous.

Writing is work. Writers make it look effortless because that’s our job (imagine the disappointment you would feel seeing a dancer straining to leap off the ground).

I encourage anyone with a desire and passion to write, to do so. Write with meaning; write with truth and skill. Write because you must, not as a path to riches and stardom. It may come; it may not.

The real writers (beginner and pro) don’t talk about it; they do it. Be one of those.

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This Could Be the Backdoor into Hollywood Fame and Fortune

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Before I discovered blogging, I dabbled for some time with Screenwriting for Movies and TV. I have trolled a multitude of sources trying to find a way into Hollywood without moving there, struggling, banging on doors, or tending bar to make ends meet. My wife and I visited Hollywood three times, did the studio tours, and we have friends there. My wife hates it but I am in love with the place.

If you are a regular reader of my blogs, you know I have a background in journalism and producing radio, TV, and Cable shows. So, I can say, with some authority that I have a realistic view of the entertainment industry and what it takes to break in.

So, why tell you this? Well, I ran across a unique website that just might be your Backdoor into Hollywood.

I discovered StoryBay. Here are just two testimonials from top Hollywood professionals:

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I can tell you - Screenwriting can be hard, if not downright impossible, when you try to go it alone. Telling your story takes all of your inspiration, imagination and persistence.

How do you know if your story is good enough for a "first look" as they say in Hollywood? Without someone experienced to take that "first look", you have a tough road ahead because, honestly, you don't have a clue. Let me give you a clue right now.

Guess who reads that script you sent in without anyone requesting it? An intern! Likely an unpaid intern at that! How do I know? I know one personally. He interned for a major Hollywood production company and he, along with other interns, was handed a stack of unsolicited scripts nearly every day. If they, as a group, liked a script, it was forwarded up to the next level where another reader would give it a thumb-up or thumb-down. If the interns did not like it, the script immediately went into a trash can! Bam! Gone! Not even a thank you letter to the writer.

That's Hollywood! It's nothing personal, just business, as far as they are concerned. After all, it's their money they would be risking on a property, not yours.

Here is the major reason StoryBay can be a backdoor to getting your script read:

They help get your script past the interns and into the hands of a professional reader at a studio. Now, be aware that your script has to have a marketable idea or scenario or not even StoryBay can help you. Be realistic!

Here is what StoryBay can do. Storybay is an innovative, multimedia, distance learning and mentoring program created by industry professionals for budding writers. Storybay’s membership community is designed to help mentor, develop and market your property to Hollywood and even to the publishing industry.

Storybay members have access to an experienced Hollywood Producer or a seasoned executive for one-on-one mentoring sessions. This is one of the most valuable features of being a member. Plus, you get the assistance of top producers, entertainment executives, and professional story analysts to help you to:

1) Dramatically improve your writing.

2) Prepare your work for high-level presentation.

3) Teach you how to satisfy not only the artistic but the commercial requirements of the entertainment industry.

Most writers fail because they do not have a property that is polished before presentation.

Why does StoryBay do all this?

Have you been to the video store lately? The racks are packed with "straight-to-video" junk movies that are almost laughable. They are so bad they never made it to a theatre screen. What is really amazing is someone got paid for writing those junk scripts! Hollywood is desperate for material.

Hollywood, TV, and cable are hungry for big money material. This means money in the bank for everyone - big money. StoryBay is Hollywood's way to find that blockbuster material. It's a business after all. They need product to sell and they need writers to supply that product, good and bad.

So, where are the big money scripts? Are you sitting on one? Thinking about writing one? Have you tried to market one to Hollywood on your own?

We all fall in love with what we have written and we are almost reluctant to have anyone we know critique it. Pride or fear of rejection often stand in the way of success. That's why many writers try to market their script to strangers. The rejection is easier to take from a stranger, from someone you don't have to look in the eye. You already know this if you have tried to market your work on your own. It's a big hurdle to jump.

Do you realize now that, when it comes to success in Hollywood, it is who you know, not what you know or even how good a writer you are?

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It's worth a look if you are serious about a career in Hollywood.

Jim DeSantis

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