So a TV production executive called me. . .

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   Earl S. Wynnposted 14 years ago

   This is pretty mind blowing.
   
   I got a call the other day from a TV production executive about one of my old articles called 101 reasons to stay single (which is funny, because I'm now happily engaged, haha) Apparently, it caught someone's eye and they were impressed enough to option it for $500 for six months so they could have exclusive rights to buy the article and make it into a TV show for another $2500. Holy cow!
   
   I'm pretty stoked! Thank you, Hubpages! I'm definitely going to be writing more hubs now! Just goes to show, persistence pays off! Keep hubbing, hubbers!

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      travelespressoposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Now, that is seriously cool news.  Congratulations.
      
      Make sure you get a royalty payment included in the contract so that when it goes global you get to earn more as well!

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         Earl S. Wynnposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks!

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      Kerry43posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      WTG Earl!
      
      Kez:)

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         Earl S. Wynnposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks!

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      Jeff Berndtposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulations, mate! Good for you!

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         Earl S. Wynnposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks!

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         Earl S. Wynnposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks!

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      Sunnyglitterposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Oh wow, that is awesome!!!  Congrats!

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         Earl S. Wynnposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you!

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   LSKingposted 14 years ago

   Oh that sounds so exciting ! Congratulations!

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      Earl S. Wynnposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I know! Hehe!

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   kerrygposted 14 years ago

   Wow, congratulations!

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      Earl S. Wynnposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you!

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   blondepoetposted 14 years ago

   OMG LIGHTS CAMERAS ACTION how amazing well done.
   Gee I hope they call me too and ask me to star in it as well.
   Look out Hollywood....

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      Earl S. Wynnposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Keep hubbing! You never know!

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      logic,commonsenseposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      BP, I have a film idea you could star in!

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      saleheensblogposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      please if you get en entry recommend my name also

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   ralwusposted 14 years ago

   Awesome! Congrats.

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      Earl S. Wynnposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you!

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   Randy Godwinposted 14 years ago

   Kool!

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      Earl S. Wynnposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Haha, thanks!

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   vanchenposted 14 years ago

   Very cool! Congrats.

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      Earl S. Wynnposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you!

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   Moonchild60posted 14 years ago

   Congratulations!!  That is great news.  Good for you!!

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      Earl S. Wynnposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks!

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   Lisa HWposted 14 years ago

   Wow!  Nice.     Congratulations.  Now you can write some Hubs about having a Hub noticed by someone like that.   

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      Earl S. Wynnposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Haha, that's a good idea!

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    AliciaCposted 14 years ago

    That’s so exciting for you. Congratulations! I hope everything works out well.

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       Earl S. Wynnposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks Alicia!

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    ns1209posted 14 years ago

    Sounds very cool!

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       Earl S. Wynnposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks! It's definitely put a spring in my step lately!

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    saleheensblogposted 14 years ago

    great news...............congratulation.............

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       Earl S. Wynnposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you!

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    KristenGraceposted 14 years ago

    So glad you shared this news - I wish you the BEST of luck.  What an awesome experience for you!!!

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       Earl S. Wynnposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you Kristen!

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    JR Whiteposted 14 years ago

    The benefits of hubbing are endless.  Congrats!

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       Earl S. Wynnposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Most definitely! Thank you, my friend!

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    donotfearposted 14 years ago

    Congrats!
    
    Caution: Negotiate for more money and watch those contracts. They're long & lengthy, as well as containing double messages. Make sure you have someone look at it who knows media law. The entertainment business is ruthless.

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    okmom23posted 14 years ago

    Wow! Congratulations!! I agree with donotfear, it may be time to find an agent, attorney, etc. You will need more $$$ to hire the professionals now. Oh, I am thrilled for you!

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    seanorjohnposted 14 years ago

    Absolutely brilliant. Just off to read your hub. Does this mean you will have to unpublish it?

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       Earl S. Wynnposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Nope! That was one of the things I stipulated when I signed the contract-- Both the media company and I agreed that it would be best for everyone involved if I were able to leave the hub up.

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    rebekahELLEposted 14 years ago

    that is exciting! keep us informed on the progress. you must be thrilled! it's wonderful to read news like this.

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       Earl S. Wynnposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks Rebekah!

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    Sed-meposted 10 years ago

    Hey! Did the show ever make it? If so, what did it end up being called?

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