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Yes You Can

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Yes You Can How to Make a Movie for Almost No Money By Courtney Daniels If you’ve been trying to sell a spec script, attach a star, raise financing for your film, or even just get someone to return your email, you already know it might take a while. So why not do something while you’re waiting for other people to do something? About the book This practical, no-nonsense guide to indie filmmaking will provide you with the tools and insider tips you need to make your movie with little to no budget. Written by an experienced and successful independent filmmaker who has…

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End Small Talk

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End Small Talk Deep Questions for Better Conversations By Cory Stout Start with the softball questions or go straight to hardball—it’s up to you how deep you want to go. The only requirements are curiosity, honesty, and a desire to have conversations that MATTER. About the book Are you sick of small talk? This isn’t your average book of conversation starters. END SMALL TALK will help you start talking about BIG things.These 250+ unique and tantalizing questions are designed to keep you on your toes, broaden your perspective, avoid small talk, and inspire you to be your authentic self as…

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Hiking South Korea

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Hiking South Korea 88 Day Hikes from Sandy Beaches to Rocky Peaks By erik palin Lovingly developed and meticulously researched over his eight years living in Korea as a marine engineer, this guide will take you across the mainland’s most impressive hikes as well as give you an insider’s view of the hidden gem of Geoje Island. Full of helpful information and detailed hike descriptions, with beautiful full-color photography and expertly crafted maps, this book includes day hikes for everyone—from families looking for stroller-friendly walks, to avid hikers who want to scale the country’s highest peaks, and everything in between!…

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String Theories

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String Theories Tips, Challenges, and Reflections for the Lifelong Guitarist By Adam Levy & Ethan Sherman In String Theories, renowned guitarists Adam Levy and Ethan Sherman offer a comprehensive and practical guide to boundless musical growth for the dedicated guitarist, as well as on-the-job lessons learned from both of their many years of experience as players and teachers. About the book Originally adapted from Adam Levy’s popular YouTube series Guitar Tips, the essays and lessons in this book cover topics including:Effective practice strategiesFretboard techniquePlaying with other musiciansCompositionImprovisationListening and reading recommendationsAnd much moreConcepts are followed by practical music exercises and plans of…

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Introducing You Have a Choice: Beyond Hard Work to Meaningful Impact by Eric Nehrlich

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Otterpine is happy to announce the release of You Have a Choice by Eric Nehrlich. This enriching and supportive guide offers tools for readers to transition from a cycle of stagnant growth in their careers and lives to an era of personal transformation and intention. At Otterpine, we work hard to create a workplace that cultivates meaning and honors a healthy work-life balance, so when Eric approached us with his manuscript, we were excited to produce a project that deeply reflects our core values. Eric is a former Google leader who recovered from burnout to find meaning and impact in…

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Introducing Hiking South Korea: 88 Day Hikes from Sandy Beaches to Rocky Peaks by Erik Palin

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Otterpine is thrilled to announce the release of Hiking South Korea by Erik Palin. This comprehensive and strikingly beautiful guide details excursions throughout South Korea that are perfect for avid hikers and curious tourists alike. We are proud to recognize this book as the only Korean hiking guide geared toward English speakers on the market. We worked with Erik’s family previously when we helped his teen daughter Vivienne publish her middle-grade novel, The Magic Sphere, in May 2023. We have come to admire the Palin family for their curiosity and creativity as they find inspiration for their work while traveling the…

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Introducing Yes You Can: How to Make a Movie for Almost No Money by Courtney Daniels

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Otterpine is delighted to announce the release of Yes You Can by indie filmmaker, Courtney Daniels. This practical guide is our first book release focused on movie production, and we’re excited to share Courtney’s knowledge with the world! There are a lot of books out there about how to make movies, but this unique resource highlights the entire process of making a movie with a small (or even non-existent) budget, written by a low-budget filmmaker who has been successfully working outside the Hollywood system for years on her own terms. Yes You Can makes indie filmmaking accessible to anyone with…

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Read more about the article Introducing End Small Talk: Deep Questions for Better Conversations by Cory Stout

Introducing End Small Talk: Deep Questions for Better Conversations by Cory Stout

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Otterpine is excited to announce the release of End Small Talk by entrepreneur and deep thinker, Cory Stout! Cory Stout is the founder of Woodies Sunglasses and a long-time friend of Otterpine. His new book, End Small Talk, contains over 250 unique and thought-provoking questions to spark conversation and encourage people to connect on a deeper level. But this isn’t your average book of conversation starters. Categorized on a scale of 1 to 10, these questions are designed to move beyond small talk so you can have truly authentic conversations that cover a range of topics and styles—from hypothetical to…

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Read more about the article Introducing Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom by Spencer C. Reese

Introducing Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom by Spencer C. Reese

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Otterpine is excited to announce the release of Military Money Manual by Spencer C. Reese! This practical guide is both our first book focused on personal finance and published specifically with U.S. service members in mind. We’re excited to share Major Reese’s knowledge and resources with the world. When he first joined the military in 2010, U.S. Air Force Major veteran Spencer C. Reese saw that there was a lack of guides geared specifically towards the unique financial circumstances—and opportunities—of  service members. After nearly 12 years of active duty, he decided it was time to help provide this much needed…

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