Whether a novice curious about the cartoon production process; a visual arts student who has not yet experienced that big break; or a seasoned professional looking for valuable insight; Animation Development is the go-to guide for creating the perfect pitch. David Levy has been through every aspect of the pitching process--preparation; hope; rejection; success--and now he wraps up his valuable experience to deliver this comprehensive guide on the industry and process. Animation Development will help readers discover how to tap into their creativity to develop something personal yet universal; push projects through collaborations and partnerships; set up pitch meetings; get legal representation and agents; and manage the emotional roller-coaster common to the pitching and development process.Allworth Press; an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing; publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts; with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design; theater; branding; fine art; photography; interior design; writing; acting; film; how to start careers; business and legal forms; business practices; and more. While we dont aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller; we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Raw. brash. and unapologetic honesty from one of musics brightest voicesBy R. BennettI was lucky enough to get to know Beth Ditto in 1999-2000 in Olympia when I was performing as a drag king and we had some mutual friends. Although its been several years since Ive seen her reading this book is what I remember about having a conversation with her - she tells it like it is and doesnt flinch or hold back the hard parts. Ive always seen Beth as loud. tough. punk. someone who says "this is who I am and I am not changing for you" and this book shows where that spirit comes from. but also the vulnerability of what being a misfit in a small town feels like and the overwhelming desire to break cycles of abuse and poverty and find a place where you can shine for what you are. Coal to Diamonds is the life story (so far) of someone who has thrived and made a place for herself in this world when there were so many circumstances stacked against her doing so. She is a fierce protector of those she loves. a fighter. a feminist. and a voice for a generation of misfits. queers. punks. and especially femmes who will not be silenced or made to feel ashamed for who they are. Read this book and go out and change the world.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. As much as I like Beth DittoBy Caroline CoriellGenerally. Im not a big fan of memoirs. I assume when some celebrity puts out a book. theyve spent an hour or so with a ghost writer. and the book is supposed to sell not based on content. but who has their face on the cover. As much as I like Beth Ditto. I assumed this would be in that vein (because thats really what sold me. Im going to be honest). I was wrong.There where times when I looked away from this book. wondering if Michelle Tea just let Beth ramble and then went home to type up whatever recording she had. The tone is a lot more conversational that I expected. and that was very refreshing. There where times when I wanted to hear more about Gossips rise to fame. a little less about Judsonia. and a little more structure would have been useful. but I thought this was charming and I had a hard time putting it down.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Beth Ditto is an Inspiration and Role ModelBy GlamourGoddessBeth is one of my favorite people. She is incredibly talented. smart. creative and beautiful. She is also revolutionary because she is a fat person. a gay person and a woman. She is proudly all of these and she is also famous and successful. While we should be beyond that being a big deal. we arent. Strong. fierce. courageous people like her are helping society wake up. We still have a long way to go and all of us who are fat. gay. transgender. woman. not white. not rich. not lawyers or doctors--we all have to keep living out loud and lifting each other up.Beth gave me a new mantra for those days when I let fat-hatred get me down: "There is something wrong here but it is not me. I refuse to believe that I am anything less than excellent". Not only is this the truth--about all of us--it is a powerful reminder to me to stay strong and free and be what and who I am with pride and confidence. As they say. "God dont make no junk".If no one has told you this yet today. I love you. Keep on keepin on and know that you are not alone. You are one of millions of free-spirited. free-minded beautiful individuals. We shall overcome.
