Mary Gleeson

Reality Bites

Mary Gleeson,Author of Reality Bites.

Executive producer and President of Firefly Entertainment Media.

Developed, sold and packaged over 60 shows for broadcast and cable television, as well as five feature films.

INSIDE THE BOOK

Mary's Twelve Steps to writing and pitching reality television.

Step One: Your Reality

Step Two: The Reality of Reality

Step Three: Where do you begin?

Step Four: What are "they" looking for?

Step Five: Protect Yourself

Step Six: The process of production

Step Seven: Being Saleable

Step Eight: Credentials

Step Nine: The Networks

Step Ten: Promos and Pilots

Step Eleven: Reality in Los Angeles

Step Twelve: Be Patient

So you think you came up with

the next hit Reality or

Television Series?

I can still remember my early days in the business when no one would take my calls. The receptionist would say "Mary who?” Then the usual, “I'll give him a message.”

Of course no one would ever call back. I learned, as you probably have, that unless you have a relative who works within the inner sanctum of a major network or cable company, the chances of getting through to a decision maker about your great idea are slim to zip.

People kept saying,

" It’s not WHAT you know but WHO you know".

Well, that may be true for some, but I’m not one to let doors close between my dreams and me. So, after years in the business, I have learned the secrets to getting my foot in the door (without a relative holding it open).

Now when I call, the receptionists say, “Yes, Ms. Gleeson, I’ll put you right through.”

Even better, the "players" in Hollywood are calling me and asking me if I have anything to pitch them, or if I’ve come across any new producers that I think would be a good match for their network.

I can tell you, it’s a great feeling.

So the question is, how many unanswered phone calls and firmly closed doors are you going to have to put up with before you sell your great idea?

Do you have time to wait around, hoping that all the stars will line up just right and you’ll run into that all-important contact when he or she is in a good mood?

Do you want to risk having someone else steal your idea, or “scoop” your show?

Of course not, so you need to take action now!

Your project is timely, important, and every day it’s not on the air is a day wasted.

The good news is, you don’t have to wait, or mess up potential deals with big mistakes.

You just have to know what to do and say.

And remember, you only get one shot in this business, so your aim better be “dead on”.

GOOD IDEAS DESERVE A CHANCE

I teach a class called “How to Write and Pitch Reality Television” in Los Angeles, and one common question among my students was, “Are there any books on this? It would help a lot”.

When I researched the idea, I learned no one else was willing to share the secrets. But I am. Because I believe that, if a project is good, it deserves to be on the air.

So for the first time every, I’m offering “Reality Bites”, the definitive guide to knowing….

• Who the players are.

• How the business really works.

• How to get your point across to an executive quickly and successfully.

• How to protect your ideas from being stolen.

• How to get distribution.

• What the buyers are looking for right now…

• AND SO MUCH MORE!

I wrote this book for the person who wants to become a successful Hollywood producer…. Fast!

I’m not a big fan of wasting time. My time is valuable, and I know yours is, too.

Many book publishers wanted to distribute “Reality Bites” in hardcover, but I told them they couldn’t get it out there fast enough. I wanted it in the hands of producers NOW!

So when one agreed to get the book printed as fast as possible, and agreed to my stipulations, I made this deal.

The deal is, they would get the book out as soon as possible in hardcover, but I could make it available to you immediately in digital format.

For a limited time, a limited number of copies of “Reality Bites” are being offered as e-books, because I don’t want you to have to wait to be a success just because a publisher needs time to print a book.

“Reality Bites” is the only book of it's kind and it is receiving much acclaim through out the creative community.

Here is what some of the Hollywood community is saying.

Don’t come in looking for a “yes” woman. Mary takes the ethical high road and will not stroke your ego or give you false hope.

Cynthia Fisher, Executive Producer, Attorney

Mary Gleeson is filled with intense passion for the television entertainment industry. She has keen insights and does not know the meaning of the word "NO". She knows how to maneuver around the gatekeeper to reach the decision makers to get results.
Lisa Randal, Producer,
Dynasty Video Productions

"Mary is a bundle of energy, an arrow of nerve, with a fearless heart and focused tenacity."

Bob Cambridge, Executive Producer.

Mary Gleeson is a no-nonsense negotiator, creator, and entrepreneur. She's a brilliant fast talking business woman that doesn't let a bump in the road delay her from her destination, success. She is one of those rare people who can cramp 12 things in a 3 item day, do it well, and still have time to network. Now that's Genius!

Linda Koopersmith

Style Network

I know you want to get your project up and running before the national release of my book, so for a limited time, you can download a copy of “Reality Bites” for just $47.95.

I promised the publisher I would only distribute one thousand copies, and then I would rescind this offer.

Once these e-books are sold, you’ll have to wait for the publisher’s hardcover version, and national release isn’t scheduled until October of 2006.

So don’t wait. This offer is up when the numbers are up, and your project is waiting!

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW NOW TO ORDER!