The fireworks are over and it's a brand new day, but we still have lots to celebrate here at Stage 32, not the least of which are our regular blog post guest contributors.

We are, in fact, grateful for every single post that has ever come our way, regular contributor or not.

All of our contributors selflessly offer their time and expertise to all of you, so that our community can grow with inspiration and education. Without these posts, so many of us would still be browsing other sites seeking answers. But thanks to them, so many answers are right here.

Take a minute to review what our top contributors have to offer. And if you have an interest in contributing (one post or a series), let us know. Contributing regularly can help drive traffic to your website, open you up to new connections and possibilities, and widen your networking circle. Email me at joleene@stage32.com.

Now let's take a peek at our top contributors, in no particular order. If you have questions for any of them, or would like to see a particular topic written about, leave a message in the comments. We'll find the right contributor to answer that question for you.

Alexia Melocchi:

• How Body Language and Buzz Words Can Drastically Improve Your Pitch
• Think Like an Ad Man [Using Creative Agency Techniques to Build Project Identity]
• How Do I Sell My Movie? [An Objective Look at Distribution]
• 4 Ways to Fail as a Producer (And 4 Ways to Succeed)

Shawn Yeo:

• Confessions of a Lens Whore
• How to Shoot Interview & Get Mad Love in Return
• How to Shoot Horror Films [And Scare the Bejesus Out of Your Audience!]

Korey Pollard:

• So, You Want to Be in Pictures? - 1
• Answering the Call [Your First Shot on Set] - 2

Micaela Ivan Holtz:

• On the Other Side of Perfectionism You'll Find True Creative Flow
• How to Be a More Fulfilled Artist
• How Connecting to Reality Can Further Your Creative Dreams

Brian Medavoy:

• For Creatives: 12 Mindset Shifts to Use as You Head Into 2019
• Getting to Know Hollywood: Sign the Town Before You Sign the Talent\
• Does Luck Play a Role in Your Acting Career?
• Hollywood vs Hollywouldn’t: 12 Tips to Help Actors Navigate the Hollywood Landscape
• True Success is About Giving: A Theory to Elevate You to the Next Level
• How One Man, One Speech, and a Series of Letters Shaped a Hollywood Career
• How Do I Get a Meeting in Hollywood?
• How to Get Better as an Actor [5 Questions to Get You There]

Mackenzie Kristjon:

• 7 Weird Things to Do At Networking Events [So You Don't Feel Awkward]
• The Surprising Secrets of the Success of a Viral Music Video

Rose Goldthorp:

• The Anthology Feature: And Why You Should Get Involved in One
• 4 Solutions for No Budget Film Problems
• Development Hell and How to Avoid It
• Lights! Fame! Well, a Job Would Do

Tennyson Stead:

• Reality Checks from an Inspirational Cripple - Part 1
• Reality Checks from an Inspirational Cripple - Part 2
• How We Screwed the Showbiz Culture Up and How We Can Fix It
• What is Spectacle in Filmmaking? [And How Can Indie Filmmakers Use it?]

Bradley Gallo:

• Introducing the Dear Bradley Monthly Vlog - 1
• Dear Bradley Monthly Vlog - 2
• Dear Bradley Monthy Vlog - 3

Beverly Gandara:

• Have You Checked Your Drawers Recently?
• How to Handle it When Someone Says: "You're a Writer? I've Got a Great Story You Should Write!"

Joey Madia:

• How Blogging [& Networking] on Stage 32 Landed Me Jobs
• Preparing For Auditions: 7 [Guided] Script Approaches that Land You the Job
• Seven [Less Talked About] Pre-Production Essentials for the Beginning Director
• 7 Steps for Writing Escape Room Narratives (And How to Find Opportunities to Write Them)
• 7 Steps for Writing Knights and Dragons Fantasy
• The Pros [& More Pros] of Intuitive and Analytical Writing

Matthew Cornwell:

• To Be in Person or Not to Be in Person: The Self-Tape Audition

• Gardening, Surfing, and Marathon Running: Metaphors for an Acting Career

• Does Somebody Owe You Money? [An Actor's Guide to Finding Lost Cash]

Kelly Camille Patterson:

• The Dizzying, Exciting Adventures of an Actor Returning to the Business
• How NOT to Create a Web Series

CJ Walley:

• Breaking in With 'Break Even' - Part 1
• Breaking in With 'Break Even' - Part 2
• Breaking in With 'Break Even' - Part 3
• Breaking in With 'Break Even' - Part 4
• How This Rejected Writer Optioned a Goddamned Feature Script

Scott McConnell:

• A History of the Western
• Is Your Story a Chronicle, or a Plot? Understanding the Difference
• When Writing, Focus on the PLOT, Not the Points

Jackie Jorgenson:

• A Guide to Elevating Your Acting Career by Attending Film Festivals
• Taking the Plunge: A New Life as a Freelance Actor & Writer

William J. Viglione:

• The Making of 'What Lies Ahead' - Part 1
• The Making of 'What Lies Ahead' - Part 2
• The Making of 'What Lies Ahead' - Part 3
• The Making of 'What Lies Ahead' - Part 4
• The Making of 'What Lies Ahead' - Part 5

Shanika "Neeko" Freeman:

• How Working as a Cook Prepared me For Meetings With Producers

• I Lost my Passion. Now What?

• How Stage 32 Helped me Find Shelter When I Lost My Home

  Lance Eliot Adams:

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• How to Make an Improv Short Film: When Rehearsal is Performance
• When Finishing the Film is On You

Sam Borowski:

• How to Get an Independent Film Made and Distributed
• A Hollywood Story You Can't Make Up
• The Importance of Professionalism in Your Career

Fiona Leitch:

• This Post Will Change Your Life (Possibly)
• Screenwriters: Here Are 3 Reasons Why You Should Be Writing Novels, Too
• The Importance of an Online Presence (AKA: How NOT to Be a Dick Online)

Kip Konweiser:

• Want to Get Motivated & Inspired?
• How to Create a Docu-Series That Intrigues - Part 1
• How to Create a Docu-Series That Intrigues - Part 2

If you have any interest in contributing (one post or a series), let us know. Contributing regularly can help drive traffic to your website, open you up to new connections and possibilities, and widen your networking circle. Email me at joleene@stage32.com.

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