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ELAINE SPOONER
Welcome
Do you want a career in the entertainment industry?
You can succeed by choosing your own path. I'm a retired production tech expert and author of books designed to help students and pros find a place in diverse areas of entertainment.
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The entertainment industry is tough, absolutely. The experts in my books figured out how to build unexpected careers behind the scenes. You can too. Learn more below.
Find your place in the
entertainment industry
My book Creating a Career in Entertainment, Collaborating Outside the Spotlights in an Evolving Industry, is available now. Discover insider tips and advice to start or continue your journey in the industry. Don't miss out on these stories full of ideas about how to elevate your career!
Franny French – Writer, Editor, Online Content Creator
I think this book would most definitely be of interest to schools, teachers, and students. It’s instructive and inspiring but never dumbs anything down or presumes the reader will know everything already. GREAT balance!
Neelu Tauh – Entrepreneur, Media IT Professional
Elaine's book offers a refreshing and insightful look at the entertainment industry. It's a must-read for anyone who dreams of working behind the scenes and making a real impact." - Neelu Tauh (Media IT Professional)
OUTSIDE THE SPOTLIGHTS
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Outside the Spotlights: Conversations With Unsung Creators Behind the Screens in Hollywood features 37 profiles of entertainment innovators. The stories are told by actors and producers, studio and game executives, website creators, distribution experts and a music manager. Each spotlights how diverse opportunities for success in entertainment play out over multi-faceted careers.
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I loved your book. Great insights to the behind the scenes of Hollywood and some of the unsung, less visible heroes.
John Koscheka, Senior Program Manager, Amazon Prime Video
It was interesting to read how technology progressed and to think about the imaginations of those people who initiated change and led others in that same direction. The common threads: strong work ethic, willingness to take a chance, hunger for a challenge, goal setting, perseverance, the ability to think on their feet and seemingly fearless in facing change.
Shauna Kimball, Retired High School Guidance Counselor
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Three Books From Elaine Writes Media are accessible on this site - My memoir Outside the Spotlights, Creating a Career in Entertainment, and The Barn That Moved Away, a book for children by my mother Marilyn Spooner
