Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
There's a lesson to be learned here. Let's just hope executives in both Hollywood and publishing can actually see this phenomenon for what it is—a demand for originality and talent.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 What is Barbenheimer?
01:27 Quality, originality, and substance have value.
04:02 Customized marketing pays off.
06:53 Realism, authenticity, and the human touch are essential.
LINKS
Support the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike! Donate here: entertainmentcommunity.org
Or find others ways to support them here: mashable.com/article/how-to-support-wga-writer-strike
Hollywood classics that inspired the Barbie movie youtube.com/watch?v=nLC_DQcZmjU&t=683s
@pentexproductions youtube.com/watch?v=mTT-q_wVyz8&t=605s
Barbie teaser trailer youtube.com/watch?v=8zIf0XvoL9Y
Oppenheimer trailer youtube.com/watch?v=uYPbbksJxIg
Kathleen Schmidt's post kathleenschmidt.substack.com/p/the-book-publicity-landscape-in-2023
Oppenheimer behind the scenes youtube.com/watch?v=wUu_i6XTVHI
@TheAdamConover youtube.com/shorts/KYANIiU6B6g
@ChrisStuckmann youtube.com/watch?v=tlj-5kPl6fU&t=334s
Barbie set in Architectural Digest youtube.com/watch?v=uKgaVlMN7IY
Spiderverse trailer youtube.com/watch?v=shW9i6k8cB0
AI LOTR by Wes Anderson youtube.com/watch?v=KrjL_TSOFrI
Subscribe to my newsletter for more! michelleschusterman.substack.com
Check out my writing courses!
How to pitch to trends: writingblueprints.com/p/how-to-get-published-by-pitching-to-trends?coupon_code=MSFRIENDS
Intro to Fiction: writingworkshops.com/products/1584107
Planning a novel without plotting: https://skl.sh/3G60GNM
Character transformation: https://skl.sh/33iwgFH
Writing a killer book description: https://skl.sh/356PtLg
More about my books, courses, coaching stuff, etc: michelleschusterman.com
Like the music in this vid? Try Epidemic Sound! epidemicsound.com/referral/yin3jx
WRITING/WORK STUFF
Macbook Air. Doesn’t really need my recommendation. amzn.to/3soroc2
iPAPA laptop case: amzn.to/3slflwf
Mind-Reader adjustable/portable laptop desk. I LOVE this thing. Typing with my arms at an angle has drastically reduced elbow/wrist pain. amzn.to/2OYh0tX
Bluelight blocker glasses: amzn.to/2VAG51u
Best writing pens, hands down. I use them every time I revise a book. amzn.to/311nRoP
Acer monitor. I kind of hate the word gamechanger but this really was that kind of purchase. amzn.to/3vH71Kh
Brother laser printer. I won’t lie, this thing is a behemoth. But I’ve had it since 2017 and I think I’ve had maybe one paper jam? It works great, it’s super consistent, A++ for printing manuscripts. amzn.to/3tzIvZE
Alphasmart Neo2. Highly highly recommend. amzn.to/3cStKui
COFFEE STUFF
Ninja coffee maker. amzn.to/31533Nu
Cold brew pitcher. amzn.to/3cSKVM9
Zulay milk frother. amzn.to/3r7DDJu
VIDEO MAKING STUFF
Canon G7X Mark iii camera. I love the flip up screen (ie, you can see yourself as you film) and the fact that there’s a mic port. amzn.to/3r9BfCb
Savage studio lights. I mostly use these for ‘talking head’ videos. amzn.to/3r7G6Un
Ubeesize 10” ring light. That’s the little guy sitting on my desk. I mostly use it for vlogging. amzn.to/31hqpzD
JJC mini tripod. amzn.to/3feXxjJ
Rode clip mic. amzn.to/2OSaLb2
______________
I've got lots of other freebies for you to download and use on your writing journey: michelleschusterman.com/freebies
________________
SUPPORT INDIES!
Like audiobooks? I switched from Audible to Libro.fm in 2019 and have zero regrets. Libro.fm sends your $ to the indie bookstore of your choice! The monthly fee is the same. Sign up with this referral link and get a FREE audiobook: http://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm125381
Looking for your next writing craft book? Check out my Bookshop and support indies! bookshop.org/lists/writing-craft-books-529da1d1-34de-4584-a85f-003f96088b57
________________
Looking for a ghostwriter for your novel? I might be your gal! reedsy.com/michelle-schusterman
If you're interested in using Reedsy to offer your ghostwriting or editing services, sign up here: reedsy.com/p/michelle-schusterman
**full disclosure: the above link is a referral! If you sign up and get a project, you and I each get $100!**
___________
MY BOOKS
goodreads.com/author/list/6522087.Michelle_Schusterman
goodreads.com/author/show/17086515.M_Shelley_Coats?from_search=true
__________
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I may receive a small commission from purchases. There is no additional charge to you!
#barbenheimer #wgastrike #sagaftrastrike
There's a lesson to be learned here. Let's just hope executives in both Hollywood and publishing can actually see this phenomenon for what it is—a demand for originality and talent.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 What is Barbenheimer?
01:27 Quality, originality, and substance have value.
04:02 Customized marketing pays off.
06:53 Realism, authenticity, and the human touch are essential.
LINKS
Support the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike! Donate here: entertainmentcommunity.org
Or find others ways to support them here: mashable.com/article/how-to-support-wga-writer-strike
Hollywood classics that inspired the Barbie movie youtube.com/watch?v=nLC_DQcZmjU&t=683s
@pentexproductions youtube.com/watch?v=mTT-q_wVyz8&t=605s
Barbie teaser trailer youtube.com/watch?v=8zIf0XvoL9Y
Oppenheimer trailer youtube.com/watch?v=uYPbbksJxIg
Kathleen Schmidt's post kathleenschmidt.substack.com/p/the-book-publicity-landscape-in-2023
Oppenheimer behind the scenes youtube.com/watch?v=wUu_i6XTVHI
@TheAdamConover youtube.com/shorts/KYANIiU6B6g
@ChrisStuckmann youtube.com/watch?v=tlj-5kPl6fU&t=334s
Barbie set in Architectural Digest youtube.com/watch?v=uKgaVlMN7IY
Spiderverse trailer youtube.com/watch?v=shW9i6k8cB0
AI LOTR by Wes Anderson youtube.com/watch?v=KrjL_TSOFrI
Subscribe to my newsletter for more! michelleschusterman.substack.com
Check out my writing courses!
How to pitch to trends: writingblueprints.com/p/how-to-get-published-by-pitching-to-trends?coupon_code=MSFRIENDS
Intro to Fiction: writingworkshops.com/products/1584107
Planning a novel without plotting: https://skl.sh/3G60GNM
Character transformation: https://skl.sh/33iwgFH
Writing a killer book description: https://skl.sh/356PtLg
More about my books, courses, coaching stuff, etc: michelleschusterman.com
Like the music in this vid? Try Epidemic Sound! epidemicsound.com/referral/yin3jx
WRITING/WORK STUFF
Macbook Air. Doesn’t really need my recommendation. amzn.to/3soroc2
iPAPA laptop case: amzn.to/3slflwf
Mind-Reader adjustable/portable laptop desk. I LOVE this thing. Typing with my arms at an angle has drastically reduced elbow/wrist pain. amzn.to/2OYh0tX
Bluelight blocker glasses: amzn.to/2VAG51u
Best writing pens, hands down. I use them every time I revise a book. amzn.to/311nRoP
Acer monitor. I kind of hate the word gamechanger but this really was that kind of purchase. amzn.to/3vH71Kh
Brother laser printer. I won’t lie, this thing is a behemoth. But I’ve had it since 2017 and I think I’ve had maybe one paper jam? It works great, it’s super consistent, A++ for printing manuscripts. amzn.to/3tzIvZE
Alphasmart Neo2. Highly highly recommend. amzn.to/3cStKui
COFFEE STUFF
Ninja coffee maker. amzn.to/31533Nu
Cold brew pitcher. amzn.to/3cSKVM9
Zulay milk frother. amzn.to/3r7DDJu
VIDEO MAKING STUFF
Canon G7X Mark iii camera. I love the flip up screen (ie, you can see yourself as you film) and the fact that there’s a mic port. amzn.to/3r9BfCb
Savage studio lights. I mostly use these for ‘talking head’ videos. amzn.to/3r7G6Un
Ubeesize 10” ring light. That’s the little guy sitting on my desk. I mostly use it for vlogging. amzn.to/31hqpzD
JJC mini tripod. amzn.to/3feXxjJ
Rode clip mic. amzn.to/2OSaLb2
______________
I've got lots of other freebies for you to download and use on your writing journey: michelleschusterman.com/freebies
________________
SUPPORT INDIES!
Like audiobooks? I switched from Audible to Libro.fm in 2019 and have zero regrets. Libro.fm sends your $ to the indie bookstore of your choice! The monthly fee is the same. Sign up with this referral link and get a FREE audiobook: http://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm125381
Looking for your next writing craft book? Check out my Bookshop and support indies! bookshop.org/lists/writing-craft-books-529da1d1-34de-4584-a85f-003f96088b57
________________
Looking for a ghostwriter for your novel? I might be your gal! reedsy.com/michelle-schusterman
If you're interested in using Reedsy to offer your ghostwriting or editing services, sign up here: reedsy.com/p/michelle-schusterman
**full disclosure: the above link is a referral! If you sign up and get a project, you and I each get $100!**
___________
MY BOOKS
goodreads.com/author/list/6522087.Michelle_Schusterman
goodreads.com/author/show/17086515.M_Shelley_Coats?from_search=true
__________
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I may receive a small commission from purchases. There is no additional charge to you!
#barbenheimer #wgastrike #sagaftrastrike
