Last night on blogtalkradio something happened that gave me hope that there is more than just a chance that writers can get their work out to the public.
Months ago I had seen a request to be involved in an Internet writers group that involved being a guest on a radio show. I said yes and after contacting the CEO of RED RIVER WRITERS, April Robins, everything changed for me.
I have been looking for a way to help my clients market their work. Well it is now possible. My clients have written a play "BOYS OF WINTER" that has been produced in Boston and are now looking to produce it in Chicago. Reminding myself that this was a play about Viet Nam I remembered reading a blog about one of the Red River Writers show hosts, Mike Marcellino, who was in Viet Nam. Mike was an Army war correspondent.
He invited Barry Brodsky, Eric Small & Dean B. Kaner, who collaborated over the Internet to write "Boys of Winter," a play about the cost of the Vietnam War in the lives of three Minnesota hockey players, staged by Boston Playwrights' Theatre to be guests on his show and asked them to do a reading.
The Radio show was wonderful but the reading from the play “BOYS OF WINTER" was so touching I now know this project will definitely find a new home and it will receive the necessary financing it needs to be produced in Chicago. I had no idea that I would have felt so much more connected to the characters as it was being read on the radio show. Chicago will be a great place to continue the message that “BOYS OF WINTER” represents.
Please go to the link below and listen to the show and see if you feel as I do. Please feel free to e- mail me at mba3308@aol.com.
Link -
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/robinfalls/2010/01/07/red-river-writers-live--notebook-writer-with-mike-
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
HAPPY HOLIDAY
On behalf of MARCUS BRYAN & ASSOCIATES INC.and MICHIGAN AVENUE MEDIA LLC. I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. I also hope that next year will be a banner year for all of us that work so hard to get our books and screenplays noticed.
Keep writing because ... A GOOD STORY IS A GOOD STORY!
HAPPY HOLIDAY
MARSHA COOK
www.marcusbryan.com
www.michiganavenuemedia.com
Keep writing because ... A GOOD STORY IS A GOOD STORY!
HAPPY HOLIDAY
MARSHA COOK
www.marcusbryan.com
www.michiganavenuemedia.com
Monday, November 30, 2009
PUBLISHING AND MARKETING
I have been a Literary Agent for many years and I have recently come across two women that are quite unique. They are Robin Surface from www.fidelipublishing.com and April Robins from www.robinfalls.com.
I have been writing for years and regardless of all the rejection letters I received from traditional publishing companies I didn't stop writing.I refused to give up.
Finally,I made a call to Fideli Publishing and Robin and I talked for quite some time. One year later I have three children's books published, THE BUSY BUS, SNACK ATTACK and THE MAGICAL LEAPING LIZARD POTION, I have also published two novels,SALA,MORE THAN SURVIVOR and LOVE CHANGES. Robin has taken the time and energy to help me market my books and for the first time in all the years I have been writing I feel the light at the end of the tunnel is easy to view. I am now writing regularly and realize I actually have a good chance of success.
Robin convinced me to try all the opportunities out there and I am doing just that.That is how I came across April Robins from www.robinfalls.com. She is very supportive to new writers and actually want them to succeed. She has a website where she features writers and she had a blog talk radio show where she gives writers a chance to read sections of their books to the public. Now this is what I call terrific.
These two companies are what make me feel that for all the years and the tough times there is a chance for all of us as writers to succeed. Isn't that we all want.
So if you're reading this today keep writing and get your books edited and published knowing that you now have a really good chance at a writing career.
Marsha Casper Cook
www.michiganavenuemedia.com
www.marcusbryan.com
www.marcusmaxwellsupply.com
I have been writing for years and regardless of all the rejection letters I received from traditional publishing companies I didn't stop writing.I refused to give up.
Finally,I made a call to Fideli Publishing and Robin and I talked for quite some time. One year later I have three children's books published, THE BUSY BUS, SNACK ATTACK and THE MAGICAL LEAPING LIZARD POTION, I have also published two novels,SALA,MORE THAN SURVIVOR and LOVE CHANGES. Robin has taken the time and energy to help me market my books and for the first time in all the years I have been writing I feel the light at the end of the tunnel is easy to view. I am now writing regularly and realize I actually have a good chance of success.
Robin convinced me to try all the opportunities out there and I am doing just that.That is how I came across April Robins from www.robinfalls.com. She is very supportive to new writers and actually want them to succeed. She has a website where she features writers and she had a blog talk radio show where she gives writers a chance to read sections of their books to the public. Now this is what I call terrific.
These two companies are what make me feel that for all the years and the tough times there is a chance for all of us as writers to succeed. Isn't that we all want.
So if you're reading this today keep writing and get your books edited and published knowing that you now have a really good chance at a writing career.
Marsha Casper Cook
www.michiganavenuemedia.com
www.marcusbryan.com
www.marcusmaxwellsupply.com
Thursday, November 19, 2009
TRUE INSPIRATIONAL STORIES ARE AVAILABLE
After reading a blog I responded. I have never done this before but I felt the need to respond:
The question being asked was... But where, in this wealth of storytelling, are the books for girls? What has happened to the books that explore friends and families, girls' lives and adventures? Are they not being published, are they not being written, or are they not being 'seen'? While teens are well provided for, girl readers aged eight to 11 or 12 years are not, and we should be asking, why?
My comment...
I have a book that young girls would love or should I say do love when they get the opportunity to read the book. Unfortunately, Sala, More Than A Survivor has been sold on a limited basis because the book has been self- published. Sala is a very inspiring speaker at the Holocaust Museum in Illinois.
Young girls are speechless after hearing her story, as well as the male teens. This true story has been written just as she told it told it to me and because she is still alive it makes this a wonderful experience for all the young students who are fortunate enough to hear her story. She doesn’t hold back when she speaks to the teens but she does it in a very positive way and when they leave the auditorium they are encouraged by her words. She always ends on a positive note.
I would hope the traditional publishers would take a second look at some of the really good stories they are missing, including Sala, More Than A Survivor. The book has been published by Fideli Publishing. It's time to make some changes. A good story is a good story...
Sala, More Than A Survivor: This is an inspirational true story of Sala Lewis, who at age 10 saw her family taken away by the Nazis. Her uncompromising determination led her to the same camp as her sister Dora, and together the two young sisters fought to keep themselves and their fellow prisoners alive. The book then follows Sala as she comes to America, marries and has a family.
20 Nov 09 04:07
Marsha Casper Cook
www.michiganavenuemedia.com
www.marcusbryan.com
SALA,MORE THAN A SURVIVOR is available at fidelipublishing.com and http://www.barnesandnoble.com/
The question being asked was... But where, in this wealth of storytelling, are the books for girls? What has happened to the books that explore friends and families, girls' lives and adventures? Are they not being published, are they not being written, or are they not being 'seen'? While teens are well provided for, girl readers aged eight to 11 or 12 years are not, and we should be asking, why?
My comment...
I have a book that young girls would love or should I say do love when they get the opportunity to read the book. Unfortunately, Sala, More Than A Survivor has been sold on a limited basis because the book has been self- published. Sala is a very inspiring speaker at the Holocaust Museum in Illinois.
Young girls are speechless after hearing her story, as well as the male teens. This true story has been written just as she told it told it to me and because she is still alive it makes this a wonderful experience for all the young students who are fortunate enough to hear her story. She doesn’t hold back when she speaks to the teens but she does it in a very positive way and when they leave the auditorium they are encouraged by her words. She always ends on a positive note.
I would hope the traditional publishers would take a second look at some of the really good stories they are missing, including Sala, More Than A Survivor. The book has been published by Fideli Publishing. It's time to make some changes. A good story is a good story...
Sala, More Than A Survivor: This is an inspirational true story of Sala Lewis, who at age 10 saw her family taken away by the Nazis. Her uncompromising determination led her to the same camp as her sister Dora, and together the two young sisters fought to keep themselves and their fellow prisoners alive. The book then follows Sala as she comes to America, marries and has a family.
20 Nov 09 04:07
Marsha Casper Cook
www.michiganavenuemedia.com
www.marcusbryan.com
SALA,MORE THAN A SURVIVOR is available at fidelipublishing.com and http://www.barnesandnoble.com/
Saturday, November 14, 2009
The Light At The End Of The Tunnel
I watched the Oprah show tonight and I was so glad to see Stephanie Meyer's interview become a very positive training tool. Sucess stories like Stephanie Meyer's is the reason I keep repeating my message all the time. She wrote the Twilight Series.
I know Stephanie's story about how she came to write the book and have it published is what we all as writers work for. It's just like any of our stories... except she made it happen for herself. She could be any of you sitting out there ready to give up...DON'T! I believe her story can be your story. She kept trying even though she got rejected many times.
What an interview! It was so powerful and wonderful. She is all of us that keep writing day in and day out. It does happen. Listening to everything Stephanie said I knew that her story is a great one. Success can happen.
Sometimes when writers like myself sit in front of the computer or stare at a blank piece of paper we have to believe we can do this. Sometimes a pep talk to ourselves is the only way we can get the words on the page. I have faith that my work will not go unnoticed but if by some small chance I'm wrong about my work I am still very happy that I self - published my books. Somewhere,somehow I know it will happen. And just as I know that I also know all of you that are reading this will also have that chance at success.
When you have a chance go to Stephanie's website and read her story. Once you finish reading about her success you will feel like continuing on with your project.I know I did. http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/twilight.html
I know Stephanie's story about how she came to write the book and have it published is what we all as writers work for. It's just like any of our stories... except she made it happen for herself. She could be any of you sitting out there ready to give up...DON'T! I believe her story can be your story. She kept trying even though she got rejected many times.
What an interview! It was so powerful and wonderful. She is all of us that keep writing day in and day out. It does happen. Listening to everything Stephanie said I knew that her story is a great one. Success can happen.
Sometimes when writers like myself sit in front of the computer or stare at a blank piece of paper we have to believe we can do this. Sometimes a pep talk to ourselves is the only way we can get the words on the page. I have faith that my work will not go unnoticed but if by some small chance I'm wrong about my work I am still very happy that I self - published my books. Somewhere,somehow I know it will happen. And just as I know that I also know all of you that are reading this will also have that chance at success.
When you have a chance go to Stephanie's website and read her story. Once you finish reading about her success you will feel like continuing on with your project.I know I did. http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/twilight.html
Thursday, November 12, 2009
MARCUS BRYAN & ASSOCIATES INC has screenplays for review
http://www.prlog.org/10410879-movie-scripts-available-for-review.html
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