Tag: pitch 101
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Don’t Take Yourself Out of the Race!
I’ve learned many lessons about pitching while on my journey to pitch 100 times. Several of my biggest lessons, however, probably have little to do with the act of pitching itself and more about life
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Want Your Show/Film Made? Give Them What They Want!!!
Hey Pitch Gurus, They say success leaves clues right? Well, I’ve found a clue that I think will be beneficial for us all. I believe we can make our dream of getting our projects on air and in theaters a lot simpler if we pay attention to the clues left behind. I also believe to […]
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Are you trying to get through the door?
Content Creators, Are you trying to get through the door? Let’s talk subject headings! I was once told by a blogger of an urban media blog that he receives hundreds of emails each day, and in order for an email to get a click from him, the subject heading MUST grab his attention. I think […]
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Warning! Are You Overselling Your Pitch With Hyperbole?
I recently did a live video on Facebook about pitching hyperbole and am sharing a portion of it with you. This video discuss the mistake many have made while pitching, that is, exaggerating how good your project is and how much it will sell by “pitching Hyperbole”. In this video, I give examples of […]
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Christmas gifts from The Pitch 101
Hey fellow content creators! Because you’ve blessed me, this is for you. I’m sending you Christmas tidings and blessings. You have been there for me and have shown much love and support simply by engaging in my newsletters and posts on all of my social media platforms and because of your generous gift of time […]
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I Wish Someone Had Told Me…
Hey content creators! What’s up?!? How is your creativity coming along? The new year is approaching fast and I know many of you are preparing to finish up your projects so that you are ready to start your pitching off strong in 2017. I wanted to leave you with a tip while you are preparing […]
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Sneak Peek: Interview Clip with former BET Development Executive
It’s Gift Bag Friday! (New name- I realized the old one wasn’t original- sue me! 😬😬) In your gift bag today is a quick clip of one of the interviews I had with former development executive, Austyn Biggers from BET! There were so many nuggets to walk away with and you will eventually hear them […]
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Pitch 101 Question: How Do You Know You Have a GOOD Idea?
Content creators, let’s face it, we all think our ideas are the best! (Who else is guilty of this? I know I don’t stand-Ialone here.) But, How do you know you really have a good idea? I laugh at myself when I think of all the American Idol Audition Round ideas I have had, with […]
