About debmcalister
I'm a Dallas-based marketing consultant and writer, who specializes in helping start-up technology companies grow. I write (books, articles, and blogs) about marketing, technology, and social media. This blog is about all of those -- and the funny ways in which they interesect with everyday life. It's also the place where I publish general articles on topics that interest me -- including commentary about the acting and film communities, since I have both a son and grandson who are performers.
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One of my New Zealand friends, photographer Desmond Downs, recently posted this video on YouTube. Anyone who’s hiked the Tongariro trail would be as appalled as I am at the actions of the young mother who took that walk with … Continue reading →
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At the end of every year, I try to look back at what I did right – and what I did wrong – in writing, promoting, and managing my blog. One of the first things I look at are the … Continue reading →
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My blog normally gets about 300 visitors per day. But one post on scammers who prey on children’s dreams, published in March, 2013, has had more than 100,000 readers. It’s not the only post on on the subject of helping a child smitten with … Continue reading →
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Tagged acting scams, Actor's Club, Actors Models and Talent for Christ, Casting Hub, child actors, Elen's Kids, Exploretalent, Kameron Badgers, Nine9 The Unagency, One Source Talent, tips for parents of child actors
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I feel like a terrible person. Here it is, freezing cold, and some of my neighbors are without power, while others have seriously damaged cars and homes. My house is fine, and so is my car, thanks in large part … Continue reading →
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This morning, I distributed a press release for Nebula award-winning fantasy and science fiction writer Elizabeth Ann Scarborough about the Kickstarter campaign she’s launched to help fund her next novel. If you aren’t yet a fan of this amazing writer … Continue reading →
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Tagged book publishing, Elizabeth Ann Scarborough, fantasy novels, indie publishing, Kickstarter, P.N. Elrod, science fiction, The Seashell Archives, The Vampire Files, vampire novels, writing
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Ever since I posted a blog post about a year ago about my struggles with my grandson’s acting career, people have been asking me questions. The most common one is, “How do I get my child into acting?” I’m not … Continue reading →
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Tagged advice for parents of would-be child actors, child actors, Dallas child actors, getting a talent agent for your child, information for parents of child actors, Kamp Hollywood, Linda McAlister Talent, Nancy Chartier Film Acting Studio, parents of child actors, resources for actors in Dallas, The Movie Institute, tips for parents of child actors
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I’m starting to get excited about the TedX Turtle Creek Women event on December 6. My friend Cynthia Heyn is one of the organizers, and like everything she’s part of it’s sure to be professional and well organized. This year’s … Continue reading →
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I just finished a two-part series on using surveys effectively in PR and social media for my client, MyPRGenie. Although I seldom link from my personal blog to client projects, this article seemed to me to be worth sharing. You … Continue reading →
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Remember last year when everybody on Facebook got all upset because some employers and colleges were asking applicants for social media passwords, and then judging them by what they had posted? State lawmakers around the country spotted an election year … Continue reading →
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When you have a child who catches acting fever, there is no cure. So strap yourself in for a long, strange roller-coaster ride! Recently, our resident 12-year-old actor attended a workshop taught by 20-year-old actress Jennifer Stone. You probably know … Continue reading →