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Becoming A "Knock Their Sock's Off" Writer
by Michael Levy

The say all that glitters is not gold, but in the writers world of Hollywood a few bags of gold can help put a writer into films...But, is that what the writer really wanted? Many writers do dream of fame and fortune.  Indeed, if they learn the tricks of the trade, even a mediocre writer can become well known with scripts accepted to make mediocre movies.

The methods suggested by 'the experts' are to employ an army of assistants from agents, lawyers, researchers, personal managers and publicists etc. I guess that is where a few bags of gold to start with can come in handy.....for they do not come cheap.

The writer is then required to become a social animal. Being seen at all the right parties is essential to become part of the big time scene. Image making is the order of the day and the writer has to become a part of the jigsaw. An integral piece that has always fitted into the correct space.

Of course, mixing with the creme-de-la-creme gives the budding writer an excellent opportunity to *fall in love * with their beloved dream mate( One who can open all the doors of fortune) and you can't get more romantic than that.....can you?

Many writers have found their way into movies by letting the publicity machine do their walking and talking and I am not criticizing or condemning those folks who have walked this path. The question every writer must ask themselves is ["What do I want out of life."] Does the writer want to put his/her energy into writing great works, or is it more important to brown nose the power brokers who make the decisions on who or what is accepted in the land of media mania.

Does the writer come to terms with reality in today's hi-tech driven world and jump on the band wagon of hype. Or, do they carry on writing and not prostitute their soul for a Beverly Hills mansion....The answers are blowing in the winds of time.  Anyone who becomes endowed with the intelligence of a seasons breeze will find the authentic answers to the writers world of true prosperity.

There are no correct or wrong methods of gaining success, for being a writer is a personal quest. There are no real guide lines to true success as a writer, that are written in stone. However, there is no doubt that any writer who has a significant, meaningful message to voice to the world......  will eventually be heard. The more their intelligence and intellect are used for their correct purpose...... the more valuable their writing becomes.

So the question really boils down to ... does the writer want to produce great works of value, merit and virtue for humanity to savor, or is theirs a quest only to seek fame and fortune. Does the writer want Gucci shoes and Cartier diamonds?... or do they want to walk bare foot and *Knock other peoples socks off?*

Who knows...... maybe they can have it all?

Copyright © 2003 Michael Levy. All Rights Reserved.

Michael Levy is the author four books "What is the Point? ISBN 0966806905", "Minds of Blue Souls of Gold" ISBN 0966806913, "Enjoy Yourself - It's Later Than You Think" ISBN "0966806921 and "Invest with a Genius" ISBN "0966806948. His poetry and essays now grace many web sites, Journals and Magazines throughout the world. His philosophies have become a major source of Truth, Wisdom and Love for many world organizations.
Web Sites : http://www.pointoflife.com   http://www.polfoundation.org
E-mail: mikmikl@aol.com