JUNE NEWSLETTER FOR JEN GRISANTI CONSULTANCY INC.

Hello and welcome!  This month I wanted to explore making the leap from the corporate world to being self-employed or as I like to think of it, from security to belief.  How do you make this transition?  In the book, WHAT WOULD GOOGLE DO?, Jeff Jarvis states, "Any of us can start a highly specialized and targeted media company using blog software and paying for it with Google ads.  One person can plant a seed and start a political movement... " For more thoughts on this, check out my BLOG

TELEVISION PITCH AND PILOT SEMINAR
I am teaching a Television Pitch and Pilot Seminar on Saturday, July 18 at UCLA from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.  The goal of this seminar is to explore the structure of the pilots that sold and learn how to apply this to your own pilot.  Participants will also learn what executives look for in a successful pitch.

Register now: The cost of the class is $75.00.  I only have space for 50 people.  It is filling up.

WRITER/YOGA RETREAT - DEADLINE FOR DEPOSIT JULY 15, 2009
Come and see the Storywise Seminar and get the one-on-one and group experience designed to elevate your script while in paradise.  Please join Meaghan Townsend, one of LA's top yoga instructors, and me in Oahu from August 18-23 for this one-of-a-kind vacation. For more info, visit my website. 

Register now: The deadline to sign up is July 15, 2009.  The deposit is $500.00.  This amount will be applied to whichever package you choose.  The balance is due at the beginning of August.

NEW PODCAST SERIES
The remarkably talented Tracy McMillan, Executive Producer  and Showrunner on UNITED STATES OF TARA is my next guest speaker on STORYWISE.  This podcast will be available mid-July.

At the end of June, my podcast with Emmy-nominated Krista Vernoff, Executive Producer/Showrunner of GREY'S ANATAOMY and author of the upcoming book, THE GAME ON!  DIET: KICK YOUR FRIEND'S BUTT WHILE SHRINKING YOUR OWN, will be available on my website or iTunes.

WRITING PROGRAM DEADLINES
NBC - 6/30
ABC - 7/1
FOX - 7/3
Warner Bros. - 7/25

BOOKS
WHAT WOULD GOOGLE DO?
Written by Jeff Jarvis
This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to have a stronger understanding of business logic, where the future lies and how to build your own empire.   Go to BOOKS and click on Business Books.

FRIDAY NIGHT DRINKS - REMINDER
The next Friday Night Drinks will be on Thursday, July 9th at the X Bar in the Century Plaza Hotel from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.  For updates, go to NETWORKING NIGHT under Services.

NEW SERVICES
I have a few new Services, Meeting Skills and Staying Staffed on my website, please go to SERVICES

LOOKING FOR A SPACE TO WRITE?
Go to The Office Online.  I have heard phenomenal things about this space and what it has to offer writers.  Many top names write here.

CAREER TRANSITION
Are you going through a transition?  David Brownstein, President of Hollywood Coaching, is providing outplacement services and career transition coaching for employees of creative companies and teams.  I highly recommend his services.  Go to HOLLYWOOD COACHING

RESTAURANTS
Cecconis
I love this restaurant.  We went for brunch.  The ambiance was amazing.  The food was perfect.  There are many great things to choose from here! 

Rustic Canyon Winebar
If you're in Santa Monica, this is a great place for dinner.  The menu is very authentic and incredibly delicious! 

CONGRATS TO
Janet Tamaro for getting staffed on TRAUMA.
Zach Paez for getting staffed on COMMUNITY.
Rick Muirragui for getting staffed on PAST LIFE.  (Yes, I did congratulate Rick last month
for getting staffed on another show.  He's having a great year!  It is his time!)
TJ Brady and Rasheed Newson for being invited back for season 2 on LIE TO ME.

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