Late Sunday evening, the phone rang. Which, in and of itself wouldn’t be remarkable except that I had been in the Federal Witness Protection Program for over six months. What was more intriguing was the nature of the call and how it would change my life forever–writing Academy Award worthy screenplays. “Hello, is this Allen Smith?” It is. “This is…
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Making Writers Great Again Trump University may be closed, but it's not too late to write like a reality star
Folks, I’m very, very, very pleased to announce the grand opening of my Donald J. Trump Writers Workshop. Together, we will determine the course of America and the world for many, many years to come. We will face challenges, we will confront hardships… wait a minute. That’s my inaugural speech, not my Writers Workshop introduction. Shit. Let me try it…
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On Becoming a Successful Writer Everything you need to know to guarantee your success as a writer
Do you have a book in you? Most people think they do. Sometimes, more than one. If you’re ready to become a best-selling writer, take a moment to review the steps below. These are just a few of hundreds behind successfully selling books. The steps below are divided into four areas: Before you begin writing, Developing your manuscript, Marketing and…
