Because it is based on Burt's more than 30 years of personal, hands-on experience in creating and producing slide shows and presentations of every kind for companies such as RCA, DuPont, Scott Paper, Lees Carpets and AC Spark Plug, this book can bring huge benefits to its readers.

It offers writers ­ both freelancers as well as writers who are employed by companies and elsewhere ­ far bigger income than they can earn writing other material. It can make wxecutives, government and military officials much more valuable.

How To DIG FOR SLIDE SHOW GOLD is brim-full of examples, ideas and case histories from actual Slide Shows. In great detail, the Author tells you how to create presentations that lift audiences to their feet in standing ovations; how to develop themes, titles, story treatments, write scripts, capture visuals, use animation, record narration, music. And how to build a business around both Custom Slide Shows and Stock, Ready-To-Use Shows. Some Chapters cover such ground as: 17 successful story treatments; why audiences sit on their hands; 26 ways to captivate audience eyes and ears; how to visualize your scripts as you write them; the story board: visuals in the rough help smooth out the wrinkles; and, research: soaking up facts and flavors. Other Chapters include: writing proposals and cost estimates; how to use clipart; how to create on your client's money; and, the presentation ­ make a good show of it.

One reader said the following about the original book, published by Writer's Digest:

Dear Mr. Close: A few weeks ago I purchased your book How To Create Super Slide Shows. It is so enlightening I could not resist writing to you. I have never read a book that was so thorough, with more explicit instructions, more alternatives, and more answers to logical, unasked questions. It is remarkable. For the past seven or eight years I have been making travelogues of our trips just for personal satisfaction. Many things in your book I had to learn the hard way. I had searched high and low for a book like yours. Now I have learned that I can use your book to polish our past trips as well as our future trips. Respectfully, (H. B., West Liberty, OH)

Other readers wrote: "Informative, easy to read. Helpful for any professional." (Book Review Editor, St. Charles, MO)..."Packed with information. Just what I needed. Received my money's worth many times over. Entertaining. Enjoyed the examples. Obviously he knows his subject well." (S. O'N., Dallas, TX)... "Looks good. I do many A/V shows each year. Your book will be helpful." (D.O'B.,Sterling,VA)... "Excellent book! Very informative and well written." (J. G., Banning, CA)... "I have given slide shows for organizations about 64 times. I am very excited about all the ideas that will make my programs less work and more enjoyable. I can't thank the Author enough! Could you pass this comment on to him? Thank you." (M.S., Santa Clara, CA). Names on request.