LB: ‘Man Overboard’ & Its Take on Pitching

manoverboard 9-9-21 by man martin

“And there,” as Strother Martin said many years ago in one of my favorite films, “you have it.”

To put it another way, is there any experience anywhere more depressing than pitching a story – any story – in “Hollywood?”

And yet another way: read article

LB: The Truth about Commas and “Because”

by Larry Brody

I’m fascinated by overthinking. We all do it one way or another and at one time or another.

Mostly I overthink the reasons for scheduling and performing tasks that seem difficult or at best unpleasant. As a writer, I also tend to overthink English language usage, but not nearly as much as Derek Haines has in an article called “A Comma Before Because After a Negative Clause.” that I just read at justpublishingadvice.com. read article

LB: ‘Explaining Hollywood: How to get a job as a publicist’

Marvelous Pic by Juliette Toma

by Larry Brody

The latest in the LATIMES continuing series of articles for all their hopeful subscribers. I keep wondering if more people than ever are coming to L.A. to get into the Industry? Or is it less? Anyone got the figures?

Anyway, this article by Ada Tseng is quite informative, and if you’re a subscriber – or a non-subscriber who hasn’t used up your free reads – you can check it out HERE.

#tvwriting #screenwriting #writingtips #writerslife read article

LB: Voices Overheard in the Burbs

by Larry Brody

Heard wafting through the air while walking Layla the Future Mobility Dog on Labor Day:

He: I used your stove cleaner on the barbecue. Now what do I do? read article

How to Get Your TV Show Idea on the Air #5

by Larry Brody

The fifth in a series of videos about what is for all practical purposes the most important thing to know in showbiz: How to sell your idea, your script, and yourself.

This is serious business indeed, but the process also is filled with fun and, yes, love.  So please sit back and click to learn, enjoy, and maybe even find your TV show Destiny by knowing more about WHAT EXECUTIVES WANT TO SEE IN A TV SERIES PITCH.

MORE TO COME