Therone Shellman's Lounge Discussions

Christopher Poet
Seeking advise.

This is a bit of a general question but what can an Author, like myself, do to build opportunities on this industry? For anyone who has read my profile, you will know that I have been a writer for 14 years and despite all that time, I am not much closer to finishing a novel then I was five years ago...

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Christopher Poet

Elisabeth Meier Thank you for your feedback. I have honestly not considered a website before. Always thought it was going to be too expensive or something. Thank you.

Roman BRuni

audience is the new gold

Elisabeth Meier

Christopher Poet A website can also be created with wordpress as a blog or jimdo or any similar - all for free.

Christopher Poet

Elisabeth Meier Thanks!

Therone Shellman
Four Tips to Help You Finish That Book (Stage32) featured article

https://www.stage32.com/blog/Four-tips-to-help-you-begin-that-book

If you're contemplating writing a book, then you should read the article. I'm the author of several books. You can review and even purchase all my titles at Amazon, Google Play Books, etc.

Therone Shellman
Dope Thought Provoking Writer, and Creative

Peace Everyone! Well, I was in TX for two years, and just back to NY in December. Actually no, It's been since November. I am a contributing writer for Stage32. If you haven't read my article Four Tips to Help You Begin That Book you can go here https://www.stage32.com/blog/Four-tips-to-help-you-beg...

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Richard "RB" Botto

Good to see you, Therone!

Therone Shellman

Thanks

Therone Shellman
Write a Synopsis, or Outline first before writing your book

Many new writers wonder where to begin with writing their book. I wrote my first two novels, Love Don't Live Here, and No Love Lost before attending Gothams Writers Workshop in NYC for screenplaywriting. It was in this class where I learned, writing a synopsis provides a writer with a guideline as t...

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J. Kenner

I've published over 100 novels and novellas, most traditionally published through NY publishers, and for the vast majority of them, I wrote a synopsis, the format of which is much like a treatment (pr...

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James Drago

Thank you for your post J. Kenner. Very insightful. I sent you an invite.

James Walsh

Write the ending first so you know where you're going...

J. Kenner

Thanks, James Drago - accepted! And James Walsh, I agree you need to know the ending. Disagree that you need to actually write it. But a map is definitely key. Know where you're starting. Know where y...

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Kevin Carothers

I have spent more times spent on the outline than the script.

I start with a 90-120 bullet point outline.

I make sure each bullet point leads to the next and vice-versa.

Then I add sluglines.

At that poi...

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Therone Shellman
NY Award Winning Author, And Telent Available For Print & Acting Roles

I'm note for long talks about myself. I'd rather let me work speak for me. I created Therone Shellman Media to brand all of my writing and entertainment endeavors. Everyone have a great day. www.theronesmedia.com

Erik Grossman

Hey Therone! Congrats on ONE GOOD MAN! We occasionally have pitchfests from Hollywood executives seeking books, be sure to keep an eye out ;)

Therone Shellman

Will do. Thanks Erik.

Kevin Murray
Hi again

I have been on the site for a few months now, so this is a re-introduction. I am an film and TV actor working out of the Mid-Atlantic region, who also teaches theater at George Mason University in northern Virginia. I just posted some of my upcoming projects in the Your Stage section of the Lounge....

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Therone Shellman

Peace, I'm an award winning author, who is currently in the mix of promoting a new novel, and working toward a few other releases within the next few months. I write screenplays as well. In 2006 I hav...

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Richard "RB" Botto

Good to see you again, Kevin! And good on you for teaching. My staff and I have a special place in our hearts for those who give back.

Kevin Murray

I can't believe I am only now asking to connect with you RB. I thought I had in Day 1. Thanks for the affirmation. Most days, I love what I do, and every day is different.

Richard "RB" Botto

Not to worry, Kevin. Happy to be connected now!

Sharon Keating

just want to say hi ! I enjoy writing and have written a few things...I love to bring humour into everything I write. I am looking at evolving as a writer and getting some good tips on how to present my work to an agent....I also am interested to see what everyone else out there is doing!

Phil Parker

Welcome, Sharon,

Therone Shellman

Hello Sharon.

Therone Shellman
Therone Shellman sending a hello

Hello everyone. New to the site, and learning my way around. I'm an experienced author, and publishing professional. Looking to meet and network with people in the film industry, as I see screenwriting and indie film production as being my next venture. Right now focusing on some new book projects,...

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Debbie Croysdale

Hi @John thanks for the tip! I'm still learning how to use his site.

Therone Shellman

Hi Laura. Thanks

Richard "RB" Botto

Welcome, Therone! Be sure to check out our HELP section and in particular the GETTING STARTED section. Both are quite comprehensive and should lend some insight into all the features and resources Stage 32 has to offer!

Dawson Howard

Hi Therone. Like yourself a published author and looking at screenwriting as my next venture. Hope your time is beneficial, enjoyable and welcome.

Therone Shellman

Thanks Richard, Brandi, Dawson and Art.

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