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Hi Let’s face it—talking about your own work can feel just as awkward as showing someone your eighth-grade yearbook photo. (You know the one. With the braces and the unfortunate haircut.) But here’s the deal: people can’t read your brilliant screenplay or novel if they don’t know it exists. So how do you promote your work without feeling like a walking billboard or a pushy used car salesperson in a tweed blazer? Welcome to the first installment of Building Buzz a playful peek at ways to share your writing without losing your soul. 🎥 Screening Room Got a screenplay or teleplay you’re proud of? Consider posting an excerpt—or even the full thing—as a writing sample on your website. That way, when someone Googles you (agents, producers, curious fans… your mom), they can read your work with the click of a button. I know one writer who landed their first staffing gig because they had their script up and ready to read. No password. No hoops. Just “click here, be amazed.” 💡Pro Tip: Don’t just plop the PDF on your site with no context. Introduce it with your cocktail pitch that makes people lean in and say, “Ooooh, tell me more.” 🖼 Make a Poster: Make a fun movie poster to go with your script. A picture is worth a thousand words! 🔐Protect Your Pages:
📖 Book Nook Let’s make it ridiculously easy for people to buy your book. Enter: the Universal Book Link (UBL). Think of it as a one-link-to-rule-them-all situation. A UBL takes readers to a landing page (one page website) where they can choose their favorite bookstore. Because here’s the thing:
💡Here’s my own UBL for How to Turn Your Screenplay Into a Novel so you can see what I mean. 🛠️ UBL Services I Love:
🤑Affiliate Pro Tip: More fun tips coming soon. For now, go forth and share your stories with confidence and flair! Podcast Alert!This week I'm on the Native Tongues podcast! Listen to me talk about writing, life in Hollywood, and my search for the perfect ground beef taco. In Case You Missed ItMy Favorite Writing Podcasts, Books, Tools, & Software Two Types of Fun for Writers Brand vs. Voice: What's the Difference? Cheers, Lindsey Thanks for reading! You can share this article here. Was this week's newsletter useful? Help me to improve! Click on a link to vote: 👍Super! - 😐 Meh - 👎 Not my jam |
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Hi, I’m Lindsey. I love helping people discover their superpower, create compelling content, and feel excited about pitching and networking. I teach people how to pitch like a boss, network like a VIP, and write like an Oscar winner. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for actionable creativity and career tips.
Hi Reader, Excerpts from Becca Syme on the BookFunnel Podcast Recently Becca Syme was on the BookFunnel Podcast talking about how authors can ride the wave of disruption happening in the publishing industry. She calls it playing the rules of the game. I thought what she had to say was insightful and helpful, so I have excerpted some of the podcast here. What she says also applies to screenwriters and the entertainment industry. Disruption is never fun. I know some of you are struggling and I...
Hi Reader, I made a book trailer! Check it out! You can make one too for your book or screenplay! As writers, we play with words. It's fun to play with images to tell our story. Now using AI tools, you can make the movie in your head. Don’t let AI Trigger You In my decades long career, nothing has triggered creatives more than generative AI. The only time I have I have received a death threat (from someone I know) was in response to a private e-mail over his reaction to a newsletter. He told...
Hi Reader, What If Every “No” Was a Good Thing? Stick with me. You pitched your story. You queried the agent. You posted the excerpt. And what you got back was… silence. Or worse, a “pass.” Cue the imposter syndrome orchestra. (Hello darkness, my old friend.) But wait! Before you spiral into a Netflix-and-regret marathon, let me offer you a spicy little reframe: A “no” isn’t the end of the road. It’s a neon arrow saying: “Not here, not yet—but keep going.” A No Means Someone Read It First...