Category: Pitch 101 Blogs
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Director Ryan Coogler’s Filmmaking Strategy #BlackPanther
**Discussion Time ** I’m thinking of Ryan’s film career. Wow! He had one thought-provoking, heart-wrenching film that catapulted his career. It just takes one good film festival hit! Ryan Coogler has soared since Fruitvale Station! He’s made smart film choices since and a smart initial casting choice with the actor, Michael B. Jordan. For me, […]
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DREAMS IN DRIVE: Squeaky Moore On Perfecting Your Pitch & Living Your Best Life
Hey Pitch Guru’s, I recently was interviewed by Rana Campbell on her Dreams In Drive Podcast. I share my keys to hearing more YES’s in the pitch room and how creative entrepreneurs can truly live in their purpose. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: – My most vivid childhood memory – How to figure out your […]
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Most of What We See On Air, Comes From Our Reality.
We are all living on a reality show. At least that’s how I feel. Everyday. As I learn about the latest political folly, via twitter or the news, (Yes, I wake to check my Twitter news feed with anticipation of foolery), I think about the mandates of networks and studios, and how their decisions of […]
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8 Things You Can Do To Crush 2018!
For many of you, 2017 was a great year! You had some really exciting things happen that moved you closer or to your ultimate goals in life. However, some of you may have found yourself at a standstill or really just not moving the needle on certain goals. Have you ever asked your self “why?” […]
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Twinkie Byrd’s “The Counter: 1960” trailer + REPLAY of “Casting for Viability” Conversation + SOLD OUT WORKSHOP
Hey, Hey, Content Creators, I am officially back from my vacation and am gearing up to reach all of my goals this year! Starting with this SOLD OUT EVENT! If you are attending, I can’t wait to meet you! For my 2018 goals, I’m putting the finishing touches into a strategic plan to implement to […]
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DISCUSSION TIME- Today’s Topic… Issa Rae –
DISCUSSION TIME!!!! Anyone see Issa Rae in that amazing dress?!?! Wasn’t she beautiful! Okay, I loved what Issa had to say about building her audience, and keeping her voice while creating for the bigwigs. She learned some very hard lessons about her creative voice while trying to get her show on air. What are your […]
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Squeaky Moore – Mistakes I’ve Made So You Don’t Have To (Chasing Dreams with Aimee J.)
Have you experienced failure and was gripped by so much fear that you almost haven’t taken any other risks since you’ve failed? I’m sharing this interview because it’s extremely inspiring. The host, Aimee J., asks such awesome questions and pulled such inspiration from the tough life lessons I’ve learned from my perceived failures, that I […]
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Character Breakdowns: Who Would Play One Of Your Characters?
Character Breakdowns: Who Would Play One Of Your Characters?
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HOW TO CREATE A COMPELLING ONE-SHEET
Hey Creative People! I’ve decided to gift you with a tip that will help you with your pitches! My gift to you is… HOW TO CREATE A COMPELLING ONE-SHEET The one-sheet is a very important creative document about your project. Often, it’s the one document that a development executive will ask for either before or […]
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What’s Next: Are You Ready To Ride The Wave?
One thing I’ve learned while profiling content creators for my book, #100Pitches: Mistakes I’ve Made So You Don’t Have To, is that you have to have a “what’s next” plan. You have a project that is your baby! You spend all of your time working on that baby and don’t think about what comes next. […]