Performing for Disney and Lessons Learned
So here it is, I'm writing a book about performing for Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida
Recently I was blessed with the opportunity to perform for Walt Disney World on a 12 month contract, however before embarking on my quest I tried and tried to find somewhere to buy a book that could prepare me for such an adventure. I never found that book, so I want to self publish one.
About Me
A little about me, I was accepted into the role of performer at Walt Disney World in June of last year and have spent all of this year performing across all four parks, select resorts and water parks.
During this time I've been privileged to work several roles across multiple shows, parades, spectaculars and events as well as on the streets. Events have included outsourced parties and shows, commercial and promo shoots and charity events.
Disney is a brilliant place to work, and there are so many lessons to learn about performance and stage craft that can be learned at this very unique and sort after destination.
My Hope
I'm hoping to share stories of my life and entertain people who are curious about the lives lived inside of Disney's walls, but also be a learning point for all of those eager to perform for Disney in the future themselves and have found nowhere to gain an idea about what it's like and how to be the performer Disney is truly looking for.
Costs
The biggest cost I'm looking to fill is editing, I really want to hire a professional editor to copyedit and proofread the book.
I'd also liked to get it printed nicely, and get it online in ebook format.
Another big cost is marketing as I'd really like to get the word out there about the book. Goodreads offers marketing campaigns I'd like to take advantage, and so does Amazon
So Far
At the moment the book is in final stages of writing, and I have been editing and revising the first parts constantly to make sure its ready for copyediting. It's not a very long book, about the size of a novella, which is generally ideal for a book that I anticipate will sell mostly in its E-book edition.
So lets team up!
If you believe in this project then I'd love your support, I think there are many Australian's who'd love to audition at one of the auditions that frequent our capital cities and would like a book written by someone who's been there and done it. If you'd like to be a part of this, then I'd love to have you.
I have a facebook page detailing the progress of the book found here -https://www.facebook.com/tnirbtm
And a mailing club you can join to receive infrequent updates and special offers by clicking this link - http://eepurl.com/sI-gD
Receive a voucher to download an E-book copy of the book emailed to you on the release date.
Receive an E-book version on the day of release and your name in the 'Backers' section at the back of the book.
Receive an E-book version on the day of release as well as a mention in the Backers section and a further mention on the books Facebook page
Receive an E-book edition on day of release as well as a mention in the Backers section of the book as a 'Premium Backer'. Plus a personal email of thanks
Be one of a maximum 10 people to be thanked in the exclusive 'Partners' section near the start of the book. Your contact details can be included if you wish it. Receive both E-book and paperback editions
Have the book dedicated to you. You will receive a printed paperback copy and E-book edition and will be posted a hand written letter of thanks and appreciation.