Welcome to the ultimate hub for expert advice to help you get your big break (+ move up the ladder). To kick things off, this week I’m chilling on The Bottom Rung with… MARK GRENTELL – director and co-writer of new feature film, Backyard Ashes. Climbing the ladder Then: Mark dipped his big toe in…
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Warning: this post contains dangerous amounts of sarcasm and cyber tantrum-throwing. From assuming I’ve received a six-figure book advance (sigh!) to telling me reading is boring, here are some of the biggest cases of foot-in-mouth buffoonery* I’ve encountered since announcing my booky-wooky news… 1. “Books are kinda boring – will there be an audio tape…
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Not sure how to get your big career break (let alone climb the ladder)? To tie in with the release of my novel THE INTERN (HarperCollins, Feb 2014), I am launching The Bottom Rung – the go-to online hub for expert advice on how to make your mark – whether that’s in magazines, public relations…
How I overcame my excuses and made writing a priority, once and for all* Excuses – I’ve always been full of them, especially when it comes to creative writing. I’m too tired. Too full. Too enthralled in this episode of Girls (and consequently, too crippled by Lena Dunham’s writing prowess to put pen to paper).…
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