Break Through

Break Through

Break Through is an exciting podcast hosted by Writer and Producer, James Polakof, and known as "A Beacon of Light for Writers." Interviews with leading writers, agents and publishers shine a light on how to get your fiction, or non-fiction book published, or your screenplay produced as a movie, or limited series.

DISCOVER THE BUSINESS OF BEING A WRITER

Meet Jane Friedman Jane Friedman has 20 years of experience in the publishing industry, with expertise in digital media strategy for authors and publishers. She's the publisher and editor of The Hot Sheet, the essential publishing industry newsletter for authors, and is the former publisher of Writer's Digest. She has been interviewed and featured by NPR, PBS, The Washington Post, the National Press Club and many other outlets.Links from Jane:Click here to visit Jane's websiteJane’s Free Newsletter (Electric Speed)The Business ClinicSunday Business SermonsJane’s Writing Advice ArchiveFind Jane on Facebook Instagram and Twitter

01-25
23:59

A DYNAMIC INSIGHT INTO SELF PUBLISHING & SOCIAL MEDIA

Meet Ashleigh Renard - Author, Story Coach, Social Media Guru and Social Media Manager for Authors.Extra Links from Ashleigh:Her main website  ashleighrenard.comThe Writers’ Bridge link instagram.com/ashleighrenard Ashleigh's  newsletter Click  herePurchase her book Swing Click here

10-14
57:38

HOW TO GET YOUR NON-FICTION BOOK PUBLISHED

ATTN: FICTION WRITERS     While you await a Break Through for your future Best-Seller --- Why not Earn a Living by Writing Non-Fiction?  In this episode, you will meet WENDY KELLER, the Literary Agent who can make this happen! Wendy Keller is the founder of Keller Media -1,780 rights deals worldwide, including 18 New York Times bestsellers!  Here are the links that were mentioned in this podcast:Link to the free platform preference test and my super-cheap, high value “grow your own platform” micro-courses:  https://www.StrategicVisibilityMarketing.comLink to renting Wendy's brain: https://www.KellerMedia.com/rentLink to learning how to write a fabulous NF book proposal:  https://www.BookProposalWorkshop.comTo query: https://www.KellerMedia.com/Query but really, www.KellerMedia.com/submission-guidelinesHere is the link to a  Youtube video Wendy created out of extreme frustration at people who were unkind to her and she shouted, “You’re the 118th agent who has rejected my project!  What’s wrong with all of you?”:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlvLhHPeIkI&t=8s OUR SPONSORS TODAY WEREChocolate Therapy www.thechocolatedivas.com  and Black Rock Winery www.blackrockvineyard.com

08-06
38:22

How to ‘Break Through’ as an Actor into the world of Celebrity Impersonators

Buddy Holly – Reborn? Or GEORGE TRULLINGER George Trullinger jokes about looking like a “geek” with his greasy, slicked-back hair, big horned-rim glasses, bow-tie, and white socks – but then he really gets down to some serious rockin’ and rollin’ music when he launches into favorites like “That’ll Be The Day” and “Peggy Sue”  - sounding and looking exactly like Buddy Holly!George always knew he wanted to be in ‘Show Business’ from the time he was a young boy and put his first band together.  In addition to Buddy Holly, he has successfully impersonated ‘on-stage’ – performers such as The Blues Brothers Dan Aykroyd, Mick Jagger, and most recently, Ed Sullivan!In this special “Heart & Soul” Podcast Episode Discover How You Can ‘Break Through’ as an Actor into the world of Celebrity Impersonators! Want to get in touch with George Click Here VISIT OUR WEBSITE CLICK HERE

06-12
32:59

ONE ON ONE WITH CHARLIZE THERON AND ADAM DRIVER

Discover insights to how Charlize Theron and Adam Driver utilized acting skills to earn Oscar nominations for Bombshell and Marriage Story!

03-07
43:05

INTROSPECTIVE SOUND BITES FROM DIRECTOR QUENTIN TARANTINO

Was ‘Inglorious Basterds’ Quentin Tarantino’s Best film? Even better than ‘Once Upon A Time in Hollywood’? Discover Filmmaker insights from the acclaimed Director! 

03-07
08:01

HOW TO GET YOUR MOVIE PRODUCED OR FINANCED

Motion Picture Writer, Producer and Director reveals the 7 Ways to get Funding for Your Movie!Follow us on our website: BREAKTHROUGH-PODCAST.COMFollow us on Facebook Follow us on InstagramFollow us on Twitter Visit our Blog for exciting information! 

01-07
16:04

HOW TO GET YOUR MOVIE PRODUCED OR FINANCED

Filmmakers and Writers:  Discover how to navigate today's challenges in the motion picture and television industry to get your movie project produced, or financed! Visit our website for free resources! Click Here. Learn More about James Polakof Click Here 

12-08
10:50

SECRETS OF SURVIVING AS AN ACTOR UNTIL YOUR BIG BREAK!

How ingenuity paid the bills as Donna Cherry struggled to break through as a sought-after actress!                                                                                Host, James Polakof, also provides tips on ‘Auditioning for Acting Roles’         To connect with Donna you can email msdonnacherry@gmail.com or visit her websites http://www.donnacherry.com and http://www.queenofvoiceovers.comTo access the websites that Donna mentioned in the podcast visit ‘BREAK THROUGH’ CAREER RESOURCES FOR ACTORS, FILMMAKERS & WRITERS Click here

12-08
41:37

‘How to Break-in as a Background Actor’

CAMI BLACK PROVES THERE ARE NO AGE LIMITS IN BECOMING AN ACTORHow Cami began a new, successful career as an actress later in life!Host, James Polakof, also provides tips about  ‘How to Break-in as a Background Actor’ Cami wanted us to also thank:Alice Carter, Acting Coach: Acting with Alice: https://www.actwithalice.comManager / Management: Kepler Entertainment: http://keplerentertainment.comAND REMEMBER YOU CAN ALWAYS FIND US AT http://breakthrough-podcast.com

11-16
20:47

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