Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to introduce myself to all of you on Stage 32. I'm a writer, of screenplays mostly, and just recently my first novel. I also just started a YouTube channel. A show called THE NETHERWORLD NEWS. I think it's within the guidelines of Stage 32's "Introduce Yourself", as I understand them, to do a little self-promotion. In my case, that self-promotion involves an opportunity for independent filmmakers and self-published authors a chance to promote their work for free.
If you are a self-published author who writes Fantasy, Horror or Science Fiction, or if you're a filmmaker who makes features or shorts in any of these genres, I'd like to offer you a free, no strings attached, forum where you can promote your book or film. It is a brand new show on YouTube called THE NETHERWORLD NEWS. The twenty-two minute show covers all things Fantasy, Horror and Science Fiction - movies, books, streaming and TV shows, with two segments called the NETHERWORLD WORLD NEW'S INDEPENDENT FILM FORUM and IN THE SPOTLIGHT that highlights and promotes the work of independent filmmakers and self-published authors. The show is a blend of information, opinion and fan participation, with a heavy dose of comedy to keep it fresh and entertaining. From what I can find, I haven't seen anything else like it on YouTube. I invite you to check it out. Take a look at Episode 2 which I posted last night. This will give you a clear idea of the quality and direction of the show. Obviously, as a brand new channel its reach is currently very small, but I would invite you independent filmmakers and self-published authors to judge for yourself if the show has potential. I know that this may not seem like much of an opportunity to promote your work, but I will always be grateful to those filmmakers and authors who engage with me now, at this early stage. If my audience grows over the course of this year, I will give any filmmaker or author promoted on these early shows, additional exposure on future shows in 2024. And if the show takes off and I become inundated with requests, any filmmaker or author I promote in 2024 will always be able to promote their latest film or book on my show - for free, with no strings attached. You can find it on YouTube as THE NETHERWORLD NEWS or JOHN ROYAN'S NETHERWORLD NEWS. Please take a look at the quality of the show. After all, what do you have to lose?
And thanks very much for the opportunity to introduce myself to the Stage 32 community.
All my best,
John Royan
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Hi John. welcome. and congrats on your show! hope it gets many viewers!
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Nice to meet you, John Royan. Congratulations on writing your first novel and starting your YouTube channel! I think it's great you're giving self-published authors and filmmakers an opportunity to promote their work on your channel for free. That's cool and generous of you! I just subscribed to your channel.
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When to U-tube and hit follow. I think an intro might have helped me to understand the nature of the the show, and a moderator would help introduce the reoccurring segments. Also, there's no directions as to how to get on the show. How do I submit a trailer? I realize the entertainment mode has change to quick bites (drives me nuts when the camera moves so quickly, the viewer never gets to SEE the product...like baking shows where the camera shows seconds from a POV and never give enough time to actually show the finished product) . I want to see the new Godzilla film because (surprise!) I actually got to see Godzilla and he's awesome! Could be the exception.
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Thank you Maurice. I really appreciate it.
You're welcome, John Royan.
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Thank you Jenean. Roughly, ten minutes into the twenty minute show comes a segment called the Independent Film Forum. There , I give some details about submissions and refer interested filmmakers to go to my website, johnroyan.com where have the full instructions on how to submit to the show—details that include trailer or clip length, file type, and your one page or other information about the film, as well as any other promotional material a filmmaker might want to showcase on the Netherworld News. I want you to know that you, or anyone reading this who is interested, can reach out to me at johnkroyan@gmail.com if they any questions.
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Nice to meet you, John Royan! It was lovely reading about what genres you're passionate about. I will check out your YouTube channel very soon! I hope you won't mind if I add you to my network.
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Hi Karmin. Thank you for the kind remarks and yes, of course, let's network together.
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Hi John Royan Congratulations on your publishing endeavors and on creating The Netherworld News. Sounds brilliant. I love that you are supporting indie filmmakers.
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Thanks Robin. It's always a pleasure to meet a fellow screenwriter/author. Best of luck with your work!
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Nice to meet you John Royan Welcome to Stage 32. Thank you for coming into the community with such an offer. This is what this site is about, Giving to each other! I will share your YouTube channel on my X feed.
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My pleasure, John Royan !
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Hi Suzanne, Thank you very much, I appreciate you passing the word. That's awesome!
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Hi John Royan! What a great way to give a platform to other authors! I'll be sure to the checkout NETHERWORLD NEWS!
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HI Samantha! Thank you. I hope you like what you see at NN.