Episodes

  • Turning Your Book into a TV Show or Movie Part 3
    Jul 25 2024

    How does an adapted work actually make it onto the screen?

    In part three of this series, Brian and Antoinette will explain how to start approaching producers and talent to start the work of getting your work to the screen.

    Here's what you'll learn on Day 3:

    • Making strong connections
    • Film markets
    • What you should know

    https://publishinghackers.com

    P.S. Your book is worth it.

    *This publication provides information but does not offer professional services. The author and publisher make no guarantees about accuracy or suitability for specific purposes. Consult a professional for advice tailored to your situation. The author and publisher are not liable for any damages resulting from the use of this information.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Turning Your Book into a TV Show or Movie Part 2
    Jul 17 2024

    How exactly does a book go from the page to the screen?

    In part two of this series, Brian and Antoinette will go over the art of adaptation from crafting your treatment to writing your screenplay.

    Here's what you'll learn on Day 2:

    • Writing your treatment
    • Screenplay basics
    • Formatting a screenplay


    Antoinette has been a manager for Richard Stratton, an award-winning filmmaker, producer and writer. His feature films, TV series, documentaries, and docu-series have aired on major premium TV networks and streaming services including HBO, Showtime, A&E, and Discovery. His feature film SLAM won the Grand Jury prize at Sundance and the Camera d'Or at Cannes. For the 25th Anniversary of SLAM, the film was digitally remastered and screened on opening weekend at Sundance 2023. He is the recipient of an Emmy, the Peace Prize at the Berlin Film Festival, and many other awards. His award-winning journalism has appeared in numerous magazines, and he won the prestigious NY Press Club Journalism Award for True Crime. His latest novel, DEFENDING ALICE, was published worldwide by Harper Collins on November 22, 2022.

    Antoinette negotiated the deal for Defending Alice. She has worked with top

    executives to negotiate on behalf of Mr. Stratton and other clients. Her knowledge and understanding of people and contracts, as well as her ability to negotiate major deals are her strength in managing her clients. Antoinette has taken the strategies she has learned to transform many lives by offering her clients, (community champions) a 90-day strategically designed plan for each individual. It is the power of connecting people and maintaining relationships that are a major factor in Antoinette’s everyday business and personal life. Antoinette resides in NYC with her husband and son.

    https://publishinghackers.com

    P.S. Your book is worth it.

    *This publication provides information but does not offer professional services. The author and publisher make no guarantees about accuracy or suitability for specific purposes. Consult a professional for advice tailored to your situation. The author and publisher are not liable for any damages resulting from the use of this information.

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    57 mins
  • Turning Your Book into a TV Show or Movie Part 1
    Jul 10 2024

    Over the next three episodes our guest will be film and tv producer/manager Antonette Stratton.

    Antoinette has been a manager for Richard Stratton, an award-winning filmmaker, producer and writer. His feature films, TV series, documentaries, and docu-series have aired on major premium TV networks and streaming services including HBO, Showtime, A&E, and Discovery. His feature film SLAM won the Grand Jury prize at Sundance and the Camera d'Or at Cannes. For the 25th Anniversary of SLAM, the film was digitally remastered and screened on opening weekend at Sundance 2023. He is the recipient of an Emmy, the Peace Prize at the Berlin Film Festival, and many other awards. His award-winning journalism has appeared in numerous magazines, and he won the prestigious NY Press Club Journalism Award for True Crime. His latest novel, DEFENDING ALICE, was published worldwide by Harper Collins on November 22, 2022.

    Antoinette negotiated the deal for Defending Alice. She has worked with top

    executives to negotiate on behalf of Mr. Stratton and other clients. Her knowledge and understanding of people and contracts, as well as her ability to negotiate major deals are her strength in managing her clients. Antoinette has taken the strategies she has learned to transform many lives by offering her clients, (community champions) a 90-day strategically designed plan for each individual. It is the power of connecting people and maintaining relationships that are a major factor in Antoinette’s everyday business and personal life. Antoinette resides in NYC with her husband and son.

    https://publishinghackers.com

    P.S. Your book is worth it.

    *This publication provides information but does not offer professional services. The author and publisher make no guarantees about accuracy or suitability for specific purposes. Consult a professional for advice tailored to your situation. The author and publisher are not liable for any damages resulting from the use of this information.

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    50 mins
  • In Person Slaes and Translations with Author K.D. Field
    Jul 3 2024

    In this episode, we meet Publishing Hacker K.D. Field author of the award-winning book The Grief of Goodbye. She is going to share with us her experience of in-person sales as well as translating her book.

    https://www.amazon.com/Grief-Goodbye-Camino-Family-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B0CCWQ189L

    https://publishinghackers.com

    P.S. Your book is worth it.

    *This publication provides information but does not offer professional services. The author and publisher make no guarantees about accuracy or suitability for specific purposes. Consult a professional for advice tailored to your situation. The author and publisher are not liable for any damages resulting from the use of this information.

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    44 mins
  • Facebook Ads 101 feat. Tim Taylor
    Jun 26 2024

    Did you know that there are authors who aren’t traditionally published making five, six, and even seven-figure incomes?
    You no longer need to be traditionally published to make a living as an author. Every day, new authors are becoming "Publishing Hackers" and you can too.

    This week, Brian sits down the Tim Taylor, master in Facebook advertising. He takes us through the entire process of implementing a successful Facebook ad.

    https://publishinghackers.com

    P.S. Your book is worth it.

    *This publication provides information but does not offer professional services. The author and publisher make no guarantees about accuracy or suitability for specific purposes. Consult a professional for advice tailored to your situation. The author and publisher are not liable for any damages resulting from the use of this information.

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    31 mins
  • Preparing to Publish
    Jun 19 2024

    Did you know that there are authors who aren’t traditionally published making five, six, and even seven-figure incomes?
    You no longer need to be traditionally published to make a living as an author. Every day, new authors are joining their ranks and becoming Publishing Hackers. In this podcast we will share the art and science of Publishing Hacking with you!

    This week, join join award-winning and Amazon bestselling author Brian John Skillen to learn about indexing, keywords, ISBNs, and everything in between that you need to know before publishing.

    https://publishinghackers.com

    P.S. Your book is worth it.

    *This publication provides information but does not offer professional services. The author and publisher make no guarantees about accuracy or suitability for specific purposes. Consult a professional for advice tailored to your situation. The author and publisher are not liable for any damages resulting from the use of this information.

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    18 mins
  • Reddit Ads 101 feat. Cade Mecheen
    Jun 12 2024

    Did you know that there are authors who aren’t traditionally published making five, six, and even seven-figure incomes?
    You no longer need to be traditionally published to make a living as an author. Every day, new authors are becoming "Publishing Hackers" and you can too.

    This week, Brian sits down with Cade Mecheen to learn all about the underrated world of Reddit advertising.

    https://publishinghackers.com

    P.S. Your book is worth it.

    *This publication provides information but does not offer professional services. The author and publisher make no guarantees about accuracy or suitability for specific purposes. Consult a professional for advice tailored to your situation. The author and publisher are not liable for any damages resulting from the use of this information.

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    18 mins
  • Setting Up Your Team
    Jun 5 2024

    Did you know that there are authors who aren’t traditionally published making five, six, and even seven-figure incomes?
    You no longer need to be traditionally published to make a living as an author. Every day, new authors are joining their ranks and becoming Publishing Hackers. In this podcast we will share the art and science of Publishing Hacking with you!

    It takes so more than just an author to create a successful book. This week on You Don't Need a Publisher, join award-winning and Amazon bestselling author Brian John Skillen to hear about the different roles on a book's team, and how you can easily establish this network.

    https://publishinghackers.com

    P.S. Your book is worth it.

    *This publication provides information but does not offer professional services. The author and publisher make no guarantees about accuracy or suitability for specific purposes. Consult a professional for advice tailored to your situation. The author and publisher are not liable for any damages resulting from the use of this information.

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    11 mins