JULY NEWSLETTER FOR JEN GRISANTI CONSULTANCY INC.

Hello and welcome!  This month I'd like to discuss the words Passion and Work.  Do these words go together in your world?  Are you passionate about what you do?  Are you happy when you wake up every morning and excited to see what the day will bring?  If not, could you be?  We are in a new time of consciousness and simplicity.  With the current state of the economy, people are looking at their lives and re-evaluating their mission.  If passion is your mission, are you living it?  For more go to my BLOG.

I am also very honored and excited to tell you that now, you can also read my blogs on The Huffington Post.  If you have any comments, I'd love for you to put them on The Huffington Post.  They encourage you to get comments as a way to drive people to your 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 teach you how to better understand story structure in the pilot script.  Participants will also learn what top development executives look for in pilot scripts and a successful pitch.

Additionally, Zack Sherman, President of Zinc Media Group based at Fox Studios, will join me as guest speaker.  He has extensive background in developmnt and his company just sold thier first international pilot.  He will speak to you about development and international opportunities for writers.

Register now: The cost of the class is $75.00.  I am full but can squeeze in a few more.

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 today, 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.

I am thrilled to have as my next guest, Sean Smith, the Creator/Executive Producer of GREEK.  Sean's podcast will be available mid-August on my website.

WRITING PROGRAM DEADLINES
Warner Bros. - 7/25

BOOKS
PASSION AT WORK
Written by Lawler Kang
In the ground-breaking book, Kang explores the Five P's as a way to help you progress in your awareness of who you are, what you want from life, and how you can reach your goals.
1.  Passion
2.  Proficiencies
3.  Priorities
4.  Plan
5.  Prove

I highly recommend this.  It will change how you approach your life and teach you how to get more out of it.

FRIDAY NIGHT DRINKS - REMINDER
The next Friday Night Drinks will be on Friday, August 7th 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.

TOP 10 SOCIAL NETWORKS FOR ENTREPRENEURS
1.  Entrepreneur Connect
2.  Partner Up
3.  Startup Nation
4.  Linked In
5.  Biznik
6.  Perfect Business
7.  Go BIG Network
8.  Cofoundr
9.  The Funded
10. Young Entrepreneur

RESTAURANTS
SALUTE WINE BAR INC.
This is a great spot in Santa Monica for either a group outing, a business meeting or a date.  The ambiance is amazing and the food and wine are delicious!

26 BEACH
This is a must go beach restaurant, their Sunday brunch is spectacular!  They are known for their French Toast concoctions and their mixing of pasta with scrambled eggs, my favorite dishes are The Hawaiian Royale and The Chicken Curry Royale.