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Being that I’ve always been a huge fan of Flight of the Conchords, I was as upset as anyone to hear that the chances of a third season were slim.
It was several years ago that I wrote the initial FOTC spec. I did it partly because I had every intention of working with HBO in the future, so every spec I have that covers their projects, I feel, is a useful tool. It certainly can’t …
In the middle of December, Jody Medland held a meeting with Elisa Iannacone on the understanding he would listen to details of her latest project. However, he prefaced the meeting by saying the small team here at PWM were so busy, it was unlikely we’d be able to help. The rest is history.
PWM: So you walked into the first meeting confident you couldn’t sign another title?
Jody: That’s right. I met up with Elisa because we’ve …
When you were sexually abused, you drifted into a period of isolation. To anyone that hasn’t experienced this, is it possible to explain what that’s like?
It felt like being swallowed by an ocean of pain, in the middle of a storm, trying to get out without knowing the way up. I couldn’t explain it, I could only feel it and barely try to make it through the next minute. The world felt like a foreign …
With all the press recently given to sexual conduct, and the endless following debates that were sparked about what does and doesn’t constitute a sexual attack, it was simply impossible to ignore the pitch presented to us by artist Elisa L. Iannacone for her book The Spiral of Containment: Rape’s Aftermath.
We’ve known of Elisa and her work for many years, and it seemed she was destined for a career as a cinematographer when disaster struck: …
Whether you are a novelist seeking a screenwriter to adapt your novel, a production company with a solid concept you wish to progress, or just somebody with an idea, we offer both consultation and screenwriter services.
Due to the business of our writers’ schedules, they are no longer able to accept on-spec work, but are always willing to consider paid screenwriting assignments should the project be of interest to them.
The first step is to contact us …
Every single writer is on a different journey, which means they have a variety of wants and needs.
It could be that you wish to use a specific piece of work to attract the interest of a literary agent. Maybe your wish is to self-publish, but you don’t yet have the contacts to ensure your work is of a high enough standard to be sold.
Whatever your reasons, we offer both editing and proofreader services. Simply let …
JODY MEDLAND is a confident and engaging public speaker. What’s more, he’s a writer who is active in the publishing and filmmaking industries.
After 20-years of studying what makes a great story, he has created a number of 2-hour seminars that teach valuable core principles to new writers. These include:
How to write a novel
Understand the roles of publishers and agents
Map out your story in the most exciting way
Learn tips and tricks to help structure your novel
Create a book that will …
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FREE COPY OF THE GUARDIANS
If you’re reading this, you should already be familiar with the mystical world of Allentria, which author Elana A. Mugdan has been building for over 10-years! The Guardians is a world enrichment book that slots in perfectly between Dragon Speaker and Dragon Child, so hit the button below and enjoy a special insight into the world of the Gods who rule Allentria.
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On Monday 18th September 2017, local publisher Jody Medland and American author Elana A. Mugdan were invited to The Voice FM’s shiny new studio in Barnstaple for a radio interview about books, talent, and – perhaps most importantly – dragons.
In the hour long interview, Elana discusses what’s new in the world of Dragon Speaker, including the forthcoming audiobook version due for release on 15th October 2017, which just so happens to be her birthday!
Elana went …
Nothing has the power to suck us into a story like a good villain, and the meaner villains are, the more we want our hero to win, and the quicker we turn those pages.
Here’s a list of what we consider to be the top 5 villains in literary history. Let’s see if you agree!
5. Annie Wilkes, Misery
Many people have Kathy Bates’ portrayal of Annie Wilkes down as one of the most chilling performances in the …