The Carr Center is bringing the world-renowned entertainment icon, Debbie Allen and the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA) back to Detroit for the Carr Center’s Summer Dance Intensive and newly added the Music Theater Intensive. Auditions are happening on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24 at the […]
Disputes involving AJ Finn, romance writers and even filmmaker Danny Boyle are in the news – but showing someone stole your idea is close to impossible As if there was much of anything in any human utterance, oral or written, except plagiarism!” opined Mark Twain more than 100 […]
Learning a Master’s Drawing Secrets–Texture, Color … Genius! It’s funny when you think about it, but the art world is built on copying. Unlike plagiarism in journalism or literature, however, copying master drawings is something many artists, for centuries, have incorporated into their studies. Why? Because it is […]
The reprint market isn’t just for nonfiction articles. If you’re looking to sell a short story, personal essay or a poem that’s already been published, there’s a good chance you can sell it again. More great news: Those terrific pieces you published on your blog? They can find […]
Every year, just a handful of films make it to the top and win that golden statue. But all nominated films are worthwhile; all have something to teach screenwriters aspiring to the Academy Awards. Without further ado… the envelope, please… here are lessons from some of this year’s Oscar-nominated […]
As religious lore has it, God took 6 days to build his world…you have about 10 pages. But make no mistake – you are the God of your script’s world. You add, destroy, create, inspire, manipulate. And the decisions you make as you build your world will inform […]
The Late Entry Deadline for The 2019 PAGE Awards contest is coming up fast: Friday, March 15 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. So, if you haven’t yet entered this year’s contest, now’s the time to get your script in the running! Read More
Getting published by one of the big five publishers (Hachette, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster) might seem impossible without an agent, but it is not. Most of these publishers have an imprint that accepts unsolicited submissions or queries. These imprints are sometimes very specific […]
You know how to fly a drone. Now it’s time to leverage drone technology to capture more compelling images and videos. This four-part webinar series will help you hone your aerial photography skills, from mastering multi-axis moves and intelligent flight designs to perfecting your mechanics to getting the right insurance. […]
Whether you’re a skilled enthusiast or a seasoned pro, all photographers have their eye on the same prize: using light to capture beauty. Even the most experienced photographers, however, can find their shots marred by harsh sunlight or uncooperative shadows. Join me, Neil van Niekerk, in my interactive […]
A storyboard is one method of planning ahead. By visualizing your shots with a storyboard, you can see how your shots fit together before you’ve shot a single foot of film or frame of video, which will prevent you from wasting both time and footage. A good storyboard […]
Here’s a list of 14 websites that pay writers for articles they publish. All of these publications accept submissions directly from freelance writers. Read More
I am, by nature, a planner. Calendar, task lists, goal sheets, schedules, productivity journals and life planners are all my friends, so I love taking a little time come January, both privately and with my coaching clients, to look back and learn from the year that passed, then […]
Color is a powerful asset for an artist. Learn how you can harness the power of color and use it in a controlled and purposeful way. This ebook will act as your own private color theory workshop! Read More
Querying can be rough. In fact, I know it’s rough. I read dozens of queries every day and the nervousness, hope, excitement and especially fear is all evident. If you’re an aspiring author, you’ve put your heart and soul into a piece of art. Sending that art out […]
