September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, and one Los Angeles clinical psychologist in private practice addresses intergenerational trauma from a holistic, body-centered, and racially informed context. Los Angeles, CA – September 14, 2023 — Sexual assault is arguably one of the most destructive crimes against a person— against humanity. While there have been decades of …
Music artists, as perceived by the music industry, are akin to a condiment—to be easily replicated, sold in high volume, and enjoyed by the masses. The message is blunt, honest, and necessary. Implicit in it is the reality of an ever-changing music landscape that requires the artists to adapt, and with integrity, lest they become …
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Often, I am asked about what I look for in prospective clients. Over the past several years I have tweaked my response as I continue to learn more about content development, platform building, negotiations, and managing author expectations and career moves. When I first started, I was passionate about wanting to represent celebrities. I just …
Every year I engage prospective authors and self-published authors who want to know what it takes to land a book deal in mainstream publishing. They are seeking a deal that comes with the cache of being paid an impressive advance, having an in-house publicist obtain media attention, having a marketing and sales team push their …
The facts don’t lie. Everyone who publishes a successful book doesn’t have a deal with a major publisher. Over the last two decades, self-publishing has flourished and the books sold by independent authors have done amazing things in the industry, including winning awards, becoming national bestsellers, and even landing television or movie option deals. Whether …
