agents/ Truckstop Bloodsuckers/ script editor

Sept. 29 Agents: I found this website to get dramatic agents.  I found Association of Aurthor's Representatives through the Linked In Group Two Bits.  I went through it, and this is more for agents and not writers looking for agents. I then went on the page where there are links of them: http://aaronline.org/DirDrama Abrams Artists: This is in LA and NY. http://www.abramsartists.com/about.html Curtis Brown: This is in NY and they have made so many books into film and TV like Ella Enchanted. http://www.curtisbrown.com/film.php Susan Gurman Agency: This is theatre. http://gurmanagency.com/ I went through all 9 of them, and most of them I can't send anything to them because they're not looking for what I wrote. Blogs: There is a page where it has links to all these publisher's blogs.  However, the summaries often talk about publishing for literary and not TV agents.  Still check it out: http://aaronline.org/blogger All Freelance Writing: Also from Two Bits, I found this website called All Freelance Writing.  There's a tool called Freelance Writing Rate Calculator.  It's practical.  You put in your salary, days you work a week, days off you need for holidays and vacation.  Then press "calculate" and it will say how much you should charge. This is a really good and informative website because it has all these articles, writing tips, how to build a portfolio, forums, etc.  I'm going to bookmark this site.  http://allfreelancewriting.com/freelance-writing-rate-calculator/ Scriptathon: I got this from the Great American Pitchfest.  This is 30 day screenwriting marathon and competition.  The script you write in the contest, you could win $1000, the Final Draft software program, agent consultation. http://www.thescriptathon.com/prizes.html Write Brain Workshop: I like the quirky name.  This is also from GAPF.  Anne Norda is a writer/ director/ teacher who gives screenwriting workshops.  There's a blog on it and it gives writing tips.  Her classes are more about being more creative and getting over writer's block. Here's a description of her class on here site: "Tap into the flow of your own creativity. Experience different ways to deepen your relationship to your story, your characters and your imagination. Learn techniques to explore new perspectives in your own storytelling. " http://nordawritingworkshop.weebly.com/ Chris Craddock: I also emailed the Writer in Residence 2010 Chris Craddock on Facebook.  He emails back saying he remembers me. Oct. 1 Linked In: One of my Professional Writing college friends confirmed my invitation on Linked In.  She's using her writing skills as a career. Inspiration: I was on Two Bits writing group.  I found this inspirational: Nicole Galloway Miller • I agree I love learning and trying new things. I think it is important for creative people to experience a wide variety of things. I celebrate my curiosity, since it encourages me to expand those horizons. Then when I sit down and write, I feel like I have so much more to say. Saying: "Opportunities will always surround you if you know where to look."  I look at Two Bits, and there is a lot of self-publishing websites, novelists, and short stories.  There isn't really any TV agents. Self-publishing: If you want to self-publish your own book, check out these sites.  Or if you want something new to read, then go here.  There's lots of genres. Infinity publishing: http://www.infinitypublishing.com/book-publishers/we-want-to-be-your-book-publisher.html Fast Pencil: http://www.fastpencil.com/ Lulu: http://www.lulu.com/ Create Space: https://www.createspace.com/ Book Baby: Book Baby seems more interesting.  You can publish books on an Apple iPad or Amazon Kindle. http://www.bookbaby.com/ Smash Words: This is more for ebooks. http://www.smashwords.com/ Hyper Ink: The logo is kind of quirky.  It has a blue octupus with a paintbrush.  It has a "Blog to Book" section. http://www.hyperink.com/books/Blog%20to%20Book Truckstop Bloodsuckers: The new Avenue magazine came out today.  There was an article about Truckstop Bloodsuckers.  It's about two waitresses who are vampires as they run Little Hope Diner.  It turns out a EPL writer in residence Chris Craddock mentioned it on Facebook when I was at Bite.ca. I read the article and tuned into the first ep which is 6min long.  I had called this one person about volunteering and she said they're filming in the Lunch Box Diner back in May 2012.  I had a Mother's Day Dinner so I couldn't go and volunteer. It's kind of funny and quirky.  This will be aired on bite.ca until it's released as a feature-length film on Bite TV on Oct. 31. http://www.bite.ca/videos/truckstop-bloodsuckers-ep-1-the-secret/ Script editor: I picked up this work book called Multiple Choices: Planning Your Career for the 21st Century written by alis.alberta.ca.  It was from my career counseling office at MacEwan.  I read it months ago.  There's a section where it goes by industries like entertainment.  It seems like something I would be totally interested in, writing for TV. On Wikipedia, it says: A script editor is a member of the production team of scripted television programmes, usually dramas and comedies. The script editor has many responsibilities including finding new script writers, developing storyline and series ideas with writers, ensuring that scripts are suitable for production. The script editor will work closely with the writer at each draft of their script, giving the writer feedback on the quality of their work, suggesting improvements that can be made whilst also ensuring that practical issues like show continuity and correct running time are adhered to. Unlike the writers, script editors will usually be full-time members of the production team, working closely with the producer.[1]