Marilyn Atlas's guest appearances

Marilyn Atlas

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Elizabeth Bishop

Jorjeana Marie

Vivian Lee

Kristy Hunter

Helen Gurley Brown

Barbara Poelle

Mike Chen

Gordon Warnock

Kelly Thomas

Juno Dawson

ERIC SMITH

Whitney Gardner

Julie Falatko

Andrea Bartz

Norma Perez-Hernandez

OwlTail

Saba Sulaiman

Fiona Kenshole

Kayla Lightner

We are so excited to share our 100th podcast episode! This was our very first Zoom event, our first live podcast recording with guests in the room with us--and we were thrilled to welcome more than 100 of you. We are so happy to welcome:Kayla Lightner, Ayesha Pande LiterarySaba Sulaiman, Talcott-Notch LiteraryFiona Kenshole, Transatlantic AgencyMarilyn Atlas, Book-To-Film ProducerWe discussed what each agent would like to find in her inbox, how to know when you've queried enough people (and when to pivot), rejections on Christmas Eve (and what they mean), how best to focus on your main character in women's fiction, how to write age-appropriate fiction (and properly age your protagonist) for children, how to balance humor and fantasy elements, how to know if it's your query or your pages that are getting you rejected...and much, much more. On a personal note, we are amazed that we made it through 100 episodes! Thank you for joining us, and for bringing us along with you on your walks, commutes, and even mountain biking trips. We wouldn’t be here without you, and we appreciate you.Hope this finds you well in this incredibly unusual year. Timestamps:5:43: Panelist introductions and what they’d love to find in their inboxes20:59: Kayla Lightner’s pick: Memoir, with panel focus on imagery, beautiful language, and a Christmas Eve rejection (and what it means)35:44: Saba Sulaiman’s pick: Picture book, with panel emphasis on comp titles, how to use image notes, when to reveal that an author is writing about their own experience.57:03: Marilyn Atlas’s pick: Women’s fiction, with panel emphasis on how to pitch a work by focusing on the main character (versus her boyfriend), share (or not share) that there’s a spiritual element, and when you know you’ve had a large enough querying sample size.1:11:46: Fiona Kenshole’s pick: YA fantasy, with panel emphasis on choosing an age group (MG versus YA), balancing humor and fantasy elements, and what to do about prologues (and a trick about how to avoid the question and make it work).1:37:03: If you’re getting form rejections, how do you know if it’s the query letter or first page that’s a problem? 1:39:15: What’s the best query letter format?1:40:10: What protagonist ages are appropriate for Middle Grade vs. YA?

We are so excited to share our 100th podcast episode! This was our very first Zoom event, our first live podcast recording with guests in the room with us--and we were thrilled to welcome more than 100 of you.  We are so happy to welcome: Kayla Lightner, Ayesha Pande Literary Saba Sulaiman, Talcott-Notch Literary Fiona Kenshole, Transatlantic Agency Marilyn Atlas, Book-To-Film Producer We discussed what each agent would like to find in her inbox, how to know when you've queried enough people (and when to pivot), rejections on Christmas Eve (and what they mean), how best to focus on your main character in women's fiction, how to write age-appropriate fiction (and properly age your protagonist) for children, how to balance humor and fantasy elements, how to know if it's your query or your pages that are getting you rejected...and much, much more.  On a personal note, we are amazed that we made it through 100 episodes! Thank you for joining us, and for bringing us along with you on your walks, commutes, and even mountain biking trips. We wouldn’t be here without you, and we appreciate you. Hope this finds you well in this incredibly unusual year.  Timestamps: 5:43: Panelist introductions and what they’d love to find in their inboxes 20:59: Kayla Lightner’s pick: Memoir, with panel focus on imagery, beautiful language, and a Christmas Eve rejection (and what it means) 35:44: Saba Sulaiman’s pick: Picture book, with panel emphasis on comp titles, how to use image notes, when to reveal that an author is writing about their own experience. 57:03: Marilyn Atlas’s pick: Women’s fiction, with panel emphasis on how to pitch a work by focusing on the main character (versus her boyfriend), share (or not share) that there’s a spiritual element, and when you know you’ve had a large enough querying sample size. 1:11:46: Fiona Kenshole’s pick: YA fantasy, with panel emphasis on choosing an age group (MG versus YA), balancing humor and fantasy elements, and what to do about prologues (and a trick about how to avoid the question and make it work). 1:37:03: If you’re getting form rejections, how do you know if it’s the query letter or first page that’s a problem? 1:39:15: What’s the best query letter format? 1:40:10: What protagonist ages are appropriate for Middle Grade vs. YA?

100th Episode! Agents Kayla Lightner, Fiona Kenshole, Saba Sulaiman & Producer Marilyn Atlas

Diann interviews Marilyn R. Atlas – Film Producer/Personal Manager, a charismatic and down -to-earth professional with great tips for character development; and creating bold, complex and memorable characters.  She is a delight!    Marilyn R. Atlas is a talent and literary manager, author, and award-winning producer. Among her credits as a film producer are “Real Women Have Curves” for HBO, which won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival; “A Certain Desire,” starring Sam Waterston; and “Echoes,” which won the Gold Award at the Texas International Film Festival. In addition to producing a variety of programming for the cable/pay TV market, Marilyn’s also produced live theater. She co-produced the West Coast premiere of the musical “God Bless You Mr. Rosewater” by Ashman and Menken (the writers of “Enchanted” and “Tangled”). And, her list of credit goes on! Purchase her book  “Dating Your Character…a Sexy Guide to Screenwriting for im and TV”: http://www.stairwaypress.com/bookstore/dating-your-character/   for the hard copy - http://ccwc.papertrell.com/id005100004/    for the e-book   Click here for book flyer and more information:   https://twitter.com/DatingCharacter DYCcharactersystem@gmail.com  Darryl Bollinger is the award-winning author of six novels, all medical thrillers, and is currently working on number seven.  His last novel, The Cure, is set in Western North Carolina. In 2018, The Cure won a gold medal from the Florida Authors and Publishers Association in their President’s Book Awards national contest. Kirkus Reviews had this to say about the book: "The author continues his streak of engrossing medical tales with this winner." darryl@darrylbollinger.comwww.darrylbollinger.com   “The Cure” TAGLINE:   If you already have the cure, all you need is the disease. When the FDA denies approval for a new flu vaccine, Dr. Eric Carter desperately searches for a way to save the drug and the company. Little does he know, others are crafting a man-made virus. When the virus appears, Carter must race to find a solution before it's too late. Buy your copy here: https://cutt.ly/Xr0gL5P   Dr.J. Retired Sex Therapist Turned Erotica Writer:  What happens when thirteen erotica authors become tempted with aphrodisiac chocolates? They create bite-sized erotic treats guaranteed to satisfy even the most discerning tastes. From mythic lovers to well-dressed hunks, and breaking down barriers, to taming a beast, each story is delightfully infused with sexy shenanigans. Chemical [se]X 2 delivers the desserts.   drj@drjauthor.comhttp://drjauthor.com  “Chemical [se]X 2”  Buy it here:  https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-just-more-Oleander-Plume-ebook/dp/B07RJJ5RGT/ *** Thank you for listening!  Diann@DiannAbroad.com - www.DiannAbroad.com  Music for this Episode: Rafael Javadov "The Amelia Island Sun." "Sunrise" Music by Ilya Marfin from Fugue "Family Table" Music by Ilya Truhanov from Fugue Tiny People    Music by Alexei De Bronhe from Fugue

Diann interviews Marilyn R. Atlas – Film Producer/Personal Manager, a charismatic and down -to-earth professional with great tips for character development; and creating bold, complex and memorable characters.  She is a delight!    Marilyn R. Atlas is a talent and literary manager, author, and award-winning producer. Among her credits as a film producer are “Real Women Have Curves” for HBO, which won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival; “A Certain Desire,” starring Sam Waterston; and “Echoes,” which won the Gold Award at the Texas International Film Festival. In addition to producing a variety of programming for the cable/pay TV market, Marilyn’s also produced live theater. She co-produced the West Coast premiere of the musical “God Bless You Mr. Rosewater” by Ashman and Menken (the writers of “Enchanted” and “Tangled”). And, her list of credit goes on! Purchase her book  “Dating Your Character…a Sexy Guide to Screenwriting for im and TV”: <a href="http://www.stairwaypress.com/bookstore/dating-your-character/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.stairwaypress.com/bookstore/dating-your-character/ </a>  for the hard copy - <a href="http://ccwc.papertrell.com/id005100004/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ccwc.papertrell.com/id005100004/ </a>   for the e-book   Click here for book flyer and more information:  <a href="https://twitter.com/DatingCharacter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DatingCharacter</a> <a href="mailto:DYCcharactersystem@gmail.com">DYCcharactersystem@gmail.com</a> Darryl Bollinger is the award-winning author of six novels, all medical thrillers, and is currently working on number seven.  His last novel, The Cure, is set in Western North Carolina. In 2018, The Cure won a gold medal from the Florida Authors and Publishers Association in their President’s Book Awards national contest. Kirkus Reviews had this to say about the book: "The author continues his streak of engrossing medical tales with this winner." <a href="mailto:darryl@darrylbollinger.com">darryl@darrylbollinger.com</a><a href="http://www.darrylbollinger.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.darrylbollinger.com </a> “The Cure” TAGLINE:   If you already have the cure, all you need is the disease. When the FDA denies approval for a new flu vaccine, Dr. Eric Carter desperately searches for a way to save the drug and the company. Little does he know, others are crafting a man-made virus. When the virus appears, Carter must race to find a solution before it's too late. Buy your copy here: <a href="https://cutt.ly/Xr0gL5P" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cutt.ly/Xr0gL5P</a> Dr.J. Retired Sex Therapist Turned Erotica Writer:  What happens when thirteen erotica authors become tempted with aphrodisiac chocolates? They create bite-sized erotic treats guaranteed to satisfy even the most discerning tastes. From mythic lovers to well-dressed hunks, and breaking down barriers, to taming a beast, each story is delightfully infused with sexy shenanigans. Chemical [se]X 2 delivers the desserts.  <a href="mailto:drj@drjauthor.com">drj@drjauthor.com</a><a href="http://drjauthor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://drjauthor.com</a>  “Chemical [se]X 2”  Buy it here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-just-more-Oleander-Plume-ebook/dp/B07RJJ5RGT/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-just-more-Oleander-Plume-ebook/dp/B07RJJ5RGT/</a> *** Thank you for listening!  <a href="mailto:Diann@DiannAbroad.com">Diann@DiannAbroad.com</a> - <a href="http://www.DiannAbroad.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.DiannAbroad.com</a> Music for this Episode: Rafael Javadov "The Amelia Island Sun." "Sunrise" Music by <a href="https://icons8.com/music/author/ilya-marfin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ilya Marfin</a> from <a href="/music" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fugue</a> "Family Table" Music by <a href="https://icons8.com/music/author/ilya-truhanov-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ilya Truhanov</a> from <a href="/music" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fugue</a> Tiny People    Music by <a href="https://icons8.com/music/author/alexei-de-bronhe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alexei De Bronhe</a> from <a href="/music" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fugue</a>

Interview: Marilyn Atlas, Film Producer/Personal Manager