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Episode #16: Pierce Brown, Author of Red Rising Trilogy on Social Media, Online Reviews and More
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In this episode of the Mass Amplify Show with Britt Michaelian, guest Pierce Brown, screenwriter and author of the Red Rising Trilogy talks about how he went from social media consultant for a tech startup to signing a 3 book deal and selling a screenplay by the age of 25. Hear how he has leveraged social media to build a community for his readers and how he is using Instagram to connect on a deeper level with fans.
A wise soul, Pierce shares the story of his journey from 18 year old writer submitting his manuscripts to hundreds of agents and getting rejected to finally getting an agent, a publishing deal and then having that turn into a bidding war for his script, all the while keeping his feet on the ground and surrounding himself with people who support his work.
As a brand builder who may be looking for a creative outlet or to finally pursue a dream you have felt is unattainable, this episode will give you a refreshing perspective on how your digital presence can support your dreams while introducing you to someone who has a healthy perspective on being human in a world full of technology and politics.
A few awesome quotes from Pierce Brown:
On social media:
"One of the interesting things with social media is that people used to have to write letters to you. Now, they can comment immediately on your work."
"Sometimes the problem with a content creator engaging on social media is doing it in a way on accident that can sometimes detract from the craft."
On critical reviews of his work:
"You have to look at it from basic human psychology. Everyone is looking for an outlet to validate themselves. When they are criticizing its not to make you feel bad, it’s to make themselves feel good."
"Sometimes the anonymity of social media emboldens people to be a bit ridiculous and over the top with criticism."
On the power of being a content creator:
"When you can create a lasting impact and be meaningful to people without showboating and by staying true to what you want to do, there’s so much value in that."
"Is what I am doing actually adding to people’s lives? If the answer is yes, then I know I’m happy with what I’m doing."
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