Writing For Pay

Writing For Pay Ep. 001 Show Notes

July 29th, 2007

WFP comes out of the gate strong with guest Jaq Greenspon, an old friend and a versatile freelance writer.

• 0:30 - Intro: An explanation and mission statement
• 4:00 - Jaq Greenspon graciously consents to an interview.
• 5:14 - Additional reporting by!
• 6:30 - Jaq almost breaks the “not getting laid” rule by talking about his red carpet interviewing gig.
• 7:22 - Not all magicians are men, but they’re pretty much all geeks.
• 8:00 - Adventures in writing for the tabloids. Wade recognizes none of these celebrities.
• 8:32 - OMG IMDB.
• 9:00 - How Jaq got started as a writer.
• 10:33 - How do you get work?
• 15:07 - Using your interests to break into particular industries.
• 17:13 -Asked which projects he likes best, Jaq almost breaks the “not getting laid” rule AGAIN. He saves himself with a Paddy Chayefsky reference.
• 18:09 - Projects Jaq likes least. It turns out that he does not enjoy being belittled by famous actresses.
• 20:27 - Advice to budding professional writers.
• 23:20 - Favorite and least favorite words and phrases. Yngwie Malmsteen’s dramatic return to the spotlight.

Jaq’s Web site: www.jaqgreenspon.com

Jaq’s published books:

• Careers for Film Buffs & Other Hollywood Types
• Music (VGM’s Career Portraits)
• Acting

Music by Morgansorange

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