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Raquelle DavidWhat Hollywood won't tell you about representation — from a working literary manager and producer with nearly 20 years in the industry.
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The Cold Query Is Dead. Here's What Actually Gets You Signed.
By Raquelle David, Founder of New Story Entertainment, Literary Manager & Producer. For more no-BS advice on breaking into the business make sure you're a paid subscriber for weekly deep dives!
Let me start with something I will always say...
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