Acheive Your Dreams
March 10th 2008 22:05
Donie Nelson never imagined that she would ever work in the movie business. To her it seemed too remote a possibility. She aspired to be a journalism teacher or a social worker, but then while in college she got a job at MGM and was in the film business.
She spent 20 years working in the entertainment industry, where she held executive positions with feature film, television and cable companies. Her career highlights include six years as story editor with the MGM Film Company, five years as a creative executive with several independent film and television production companies based at Paramount Pictures, Twentieth-Century Fox, and MGM-Television.
When she was at a crossroads in her career her good friend, screenwriting adviser and author Linda Seger (When Woman Called the Shots, Making a Good Script Great, Creating Unforgettable Characters) suggested what Donie knew about the film business might be helpful to screenwriters.
Without a doubt Linda was right. Donie considers Linda the godmother of her career as a consultant. She not only encouraged Donie, but she sent Donie her first clients and continues to make referrals.
Donie discovered that helping writers achieve their dreams is the best job she has ever had. She loves her work. "In an increasingly competitive industry writers need a mentor or access to an inside expert to interpret how the information they've obtained from seminars, workshops, books or newsletters apply specifically to their own unique talents and goals."
She spent 20 years working in the entertainment industry, where she held executive positions with feature film, television and cable companies. Her career highlights include six years as story editor with the MGM Film Company, five years as a creative executive with several independent film and television production companies based at Paramount Pictures, Twentieth-Century Fox, and MGM-Television.
When she was at a crossroads in her career her good friend, screenwriting adviser and author Linda Seger (When Woman Called the Shots, Making a Good Script Great, Creating Unforgettable Characters) suggested what Donie knew about the film business might be helpful to screenwriters.
Without a doubt Linda was right. Donie considers Linda the godmother of her career as a consultant. She not only encouraged Donie, but she sent Donie her first clients and continues to make referrals.
Donie discovered that helping writers achieve their dreams is the best job she has ever had. She loves her work. "In an increasingly competitive industry writers need a mentor or access to an inside expert to interpret how the information they've obtained from seminars, workshops, books or newsletters apply specifically to their own unique talents and goals."
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