Professionals I Recommend Networking With:

Jessi K (She does my headshots)
www.jessikphotography.com

Don Mahr
www.niftyrobot.com

Avi Joseph
http://avijoseph.mp/

Kathie Fong-Yoneda
www.KathieFongYoneda.com

Marvin V. Acuna
Marvin Acuna on Twitter

Carolyn Jess-Cooke
www.therisktakersguide.com

Jake Black
www.jakeblack.com

Brian Spaeth
www.madpropstobakedpotatoes.com

Clive Davies-Frayne
www.filmutopia.typepad.com/film_utopia

Ben Bruges
Meconopsis Films on Vimeo

Writing Specific Resources:

Ask A Literary Agent
Noah Lukeman, President of Lukeman Literary Management and author of The First Five Pages, answers aspiring authors’ questions about writing and getting published. He also offers two FREE e-books that are a must for any author.

The First Five Pages: A Writer’s Guide to Staying Out of the Rejection Pile
By Noah Lukeman; follow the link to buy the book.

The Plot Thickens: 8 Ways to Bring Fiction to Life
Also by Noah Lukeman, follow the link to buy the book.

www.dictionary.com and www.thesaurus.com
If these aren’t obvious you are in the wrong business.

www.babynames.com
Great for thinking of character names.

www.census.gov/genealogy/names/dist.all.last
Gets the ideas flowing on last names.

www.editorsforum.org
Their “editing resources” page can link you to many other useful websites. They offer info about what editing is and how to choose an editor.

http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/home.html
Get your grammar wright.

http://www.writersuniversity.com
Wonderful classes lead by industry professionals

Everyone in the Film Industry Should Utilize These:

BOSI
www.thebusinessofshowinstitute.com
Free tips weekly on The Biz, Weekly newsletter & amazing teleseminars for screenwriters.

The SCRIPT-SELLING Game
Buy The Book Here!
This book combined with Kathie’s consulting were key in selling my first script!

Simply Scripts
www.simplyscripts.com
Download free screenplays.

The Artful Writer
www.artfulwriter.com
A Forum for professional filmmakers, with a not-so-subtle hint on hollywood and american politics. Founded by Craig Maizin and Ted Elliot. A GREAT place for networking and getting the pulse on hollywood politics.

Wordplay
www.wordplayer.com
Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio’s website. Great down-to-earth info and networking.

Withoutabox
www.withoutabox.com
Lists and info on the latest film and screenplay competitions.

Hollywood Creative Directory
www.hcdonline.com
What you MUST have when compiling the list of agents and prodcos you want to query.

Infolist
www.infolist.com
‘Useful and helpful entertainment industry related information’ is an understatement!

The Hollywood Reporter
www.hollywoodreporter.com

Variety
www.variety.com

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