| MICHELE WALLERSTEIN SCREENPLAY & NOVEL CONSULTANT |
Michele's book: "MIND YOUR BUSINESS: A Hollywood Literary Agent's Guide To Your Writing Career" May be purchased on www.amazon.com, www.Bordersbooks.com, www.mwp.com, and local book stores. The book may be purchased in trade paperback, Kindle or as an e-book. To purchase a signed copy of the book, at a discounted rate, please email: novelconsult@yahoo.com REVIEWS: |
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One of the most insightful and helpful books I've ever read about writing for TV and film and the
entertainment business in general. I only wish it had been published when I was starting out in the
business.
--Chuck Gordon – Producer (Hitman, October Sky, Unlawful Entry, K-9, Waterworld, Die Hard)
Finally, a no holds barred look at the business side of screenwriting. Told in a witty, honest style,
Wallerstein pulls no punches. This is a book every writer (in fact anyone who wants a career in the
film business) should have. You'll have a better understanding of the business and creative process
necessary to have a successful career in the entertainment industry. Wallerstein, a former agent
who has sold million dollar specs, knows what she's talking about - plus it's fun to read! Her style is
a no nonsense guide that is ultimately about taking care of your own business.This is a must have for
your film career bookshelf. I strongly recommend it!
--Rona Edwards,Producer/Author of I Liked It, Didn't Love It: Screenplay Development from the
Inside Out and the soon to be published "Maneuvering Film Festivals" from MWP
At last, a book that makes the business of Hollywood understandable and accessible (and less
frightening). Spending time with Michele and this book can help any writer who wants a writing
career – and wants to learn how to make it happen.
--Dr. Linda Seger, Script Consultant; Author, Making a Good Script Great,
And the Best Screenplay Goes To...
This book is an invaluable new resource, which gave me a better understanding of the whole
process. Anybody with an interest in this subject, should read this – to learn how it is done.
--Joel Simon – Producer (The Marine, X-Men, The In-Laws, The Wild, Wild West, Hard To Kill)
What is an agent? What does an agent expect of a writer and what can a writer expect from an
agent? In MIND YOUR BUSINESS: A Hollywood Literary Agent's Guide to Your Writing Career,
author and former agent Michele Wallerstein answers all of these questions and much more!
Wallerstein gives screenwriters an inside look at navigating the rough waters of Tinsel Town!
--Kathie Fong Yoneda -- Author of THE SCRIPT-SELLING GAME: A Hollywood
Insider's Look at Getting Your Script Sold and Produced
It's about time an agent wrote a screenwriting book. In her book MIND YOUR BUSINESS, veteran
lit agent Michele Wallerstein gives you a perspective another writer won't. What is an agent looking
for in a script? How do you score in a meeting? How do you handle your side of a negotiation?
How can you tell when your agent isn't into you any more? Many good writers put all their efforts
into their scripts. But a brilliant writer can screw up his own career by what he does or doesn't do.
Minding your business -- and agenting your agent -- is almost as important as your screenwriting
craft.When I was starting out, Ms. Wallerstein was one of the agents people recommended I
contact. She really knows her stuff. Her book is a tad slim, with a lot of sample contracts, but it's
worth a read. Check it out. -- ALEX EPSTEIN , Writer
entertainment business in general. I only wish it had been published when I was starting out in the
business.
--Chuck Gordon – Producer (Hitman, October Sky, Unlawful Entry, K-9, Waterworld, Die Hard)
Finally, a no holds barred look at the business side of screenwriting. Told in a witty, honest style,
Wallerstein pulls no punches. This is a book every writer (in fact anyone who wants a career in the
film business) should have. You'll have a better understanding of the business and creative process
necessary to have a successful career in the entertainment industry. Wallerstein, a former agent
who has sold million dollar specs, knows what she's talking about - plus it's fun to read! Her style is
a no nonsense guide that is ultimately about taking care of your own business.This is a must have for
your film career bookshelf. I strongly recommend it!
--Rona Edwards,Producer/Author of I Liked It, Didn't Love It: Screenplay Development from the
Inside Out and the soon to be published "Maneuvering Film Festivals" from MWP
At last, a book that makes the business of Hollywood understandable and accessible (and less
frightening). Spending time with Michele and this book can help any writer who wants a writing
career – and wants to learn how to make it happen.
--Dr. Linda Seger, Script Consultant; Author, Making a Good Script Great,
And the Best Screenplay Goes To...
This book is an invaluable new resource, which gave me a better understanding of the whole
process. Anybody with an interest in this subject, should read this – to learn how it is done.
--Joel Simon – Producer (The Marine, X-Men, The In-Laws, The Wild, Wild West, Hard To Kill)
What is an agent? What does an agent expect of a writer and what can a writer expect from an
agent? In MIND YOUR BUSINESS: A Hollywood Literary Agent's Guide to Your Writing Career,
author and former agent Michele Wallerstein answers all of these questions and much more!
Wallerstein gives screenwriters an inside look at navigating the rough waters of Tinsel Town!
--Kathie Fong Yoneda -- Author of THE SCRIPT-SELLING GAME: A Hollywood
Insider's Look at Getting Your Script Sold and Produced
It's about time an agent wrote a screenwriting book. In her book MIND YOUR BUSINESS, veteran
lit agent Michele Wallerstein gives you a perspective another writer won't. What is an agent looking
for in a script? How do you score in a meeting? How do you handle your side of a negotiation?
How can you tell when your agent isn't into you any more? Many good writers put all their efforts
into their scripts. But a brilliant writer can screw up his own career by what he does or doesn't do.
Minding your business -- and agenting your agent -- is almost as important as your screenwriting
craft.When I was starting out, Ms. Wallerstein was one of the agents people recommended I
contact. She really knows her stuff. Her book is a tad slim, with a lot of sample contracts, but it's
worth a read. Check it out. -- ALEX EPSTEIN , Writer
*LISTEN TO MICHELE ON "THE WRITING SHOW", with Paula Berinstein, discuss the ins & outs of
getting & keeping a Hollywood writing career at:
http://www.writingshow.com/podcasts/2010/10172010.html
**LISTEN TO MICHELE ON "INTO THE NIGHT" Click: HERE
**HEAR MICHELE DISCUSS "GETTING AN AGENT" WITH TANYA KERSEY Click: HERE
**MICHELE TELLS ALL IN "AN AGENT SPEAKS" WITH PILAR ALESSANDRA'S Click: ON THE
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STAY TUNED FOR MICHELE'S NEW ONLINE CLASS "MINDING YOUR BUSINESS" AT ESE
FILM WORKSHOPS ONLINE. WORKSHOPS PRESENTED BY RONA EDWARDS & MONIKA
SKERBELIS, AUTHORS OF "I LIKED IT, DIDN'T LOVE IT (SCREENPLAY DEVELOPMENT FROM
THE INSIDE OUT)"
You may purchase the CD's of Michele's Seminars titled:
1. "HOW TO BE AN AGENT'S DREAM CLIENT"
2. "GET YOUR SCRIPT OUT OF THE HOUSE AND INTO THE FILM WORLD"
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