#1 New York Times Bestselling Author & TV Producer
I got this email today: Dear Mr. Goldberg, I read the story about the woman who wanted a shortcut into the television arena. I can understand where she’s coming from on that. But how about the individual who doesn’t have 22 scripts or wants to make the big bucks? How about the individual who has … Read more
I got this email today: I am considering publishing with Virtual Bookworm. I saw them listed on your list. Anymore you can tell me about them. They are a print-on-demand publisher, also known as a "vanity press." They will not get your books distributed to stores. They will not promote your book. And you will … Read more
I received this email today: Lee – as a fringe writer (some low rent success – but definitely not made) and an avid reader of Successful Television Writing, a question… When DOES staffing season officially kick off. I’m always hearing about the "Start of Staffing Season" and you mention it in STW, but I’ve never … Read more
I got this email today: Dear Lee, You are one of the rare few to have both a successful television career and an accessible email address. I am an almost out of high school eighteen-year-old to pursue a career in TV. Next year, I will enroll in the screenwriting program at either USC or NYU. … Read more
It was the talk of Left Coast Crime in El Paso, whispered in the corridors, at the bar, and by the Spanish-speaking cashiers at the Arby’s across the street… Have you heard about Shelly? They were talking, of course, about Sheldon MacArthur, the proprietor of the Mystery Book Store in Westwood (and, for many years … Read more
Discussions about self-publishing and vanity presses seem to be in the air today. I received this question in my email… I’m a guy with a day job working on a business book related to my profession. As a business person I am comfortable with self promotion and like the cost structure of self publishing. I … Read more
This has been a big weekend for reader mail. I wasn’t going to post this…but then the sender posted a comment here. Hello Mr Goldberg. I’m a fan of yours in a way. I’m actually a fan of SeaQuest DSV/2032. the show it self maybe cancelled and maybe 10 years old. but to me I’d … Read more
I saw one of those computer-generated movies today. I don’t mean INCREDIBLES or SHARK TALES… I’m talking about HITCH, of course. It’s the "romantic comedy" starring Wil Smith and Kevin James that may be the first movie written entirely by a computer. It sticks to all the formula story elements and, of course, has the … Read more
After reading my previous post, someone asked me: I’m curious — without getting into specifics of which publishing house and such, what were some of the reasons cited for any potential deal being killed? Were they just nervous about bringing out a book that’s very pop culture-oriented? Here’s the jacket copy, describing what THE MAN … Read more