UPCOMING EVENTS FOR OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER JEN GRISANTI CONSULTANCY INC.
Welcome to my update in between newsletters.
Thank you to everyone who came to the Screenwriting Expo! It was a tremendous experience! I loved every moment of teaching the class on Career Guidance for Writers.
I checked out several of their other classes. I'd have to say my favorite was taught by
Marilyn Horowitz. She is author of
4 Magic Questions of Screenwriting. Her class was brilliant! I loved her approach. Her book is one of the strongest out there on screenwriting.
WRITERS BOOTCAMP
MONDAY OCTOBER 26, 2009 - PANEL
2525 Michigan Ave., Bldg. I, Santa Monica, CA 90404 at 7:30 P.M.
Final Draft software,
"Script" magazine, and Writers Boot Camp are hosting a series of FREE
writing panels designed to help film and TV writers navigate Hollywood... and I'll be speaking on next week's TV panel, "Getting In the Writers Room."
Getting In the Writers Room
Writing for television is challenging, and even more so now that
shrinking budgets mean shrinking writing staffs and salaries. Learn
from working television writers what the inroads to the writers room
are today, and how you can find success in the changing television
landscape.
I'll be joined by four other AMAZING panelists...
· Rich Hatem (writer/producer: The Dead Zone, Mothman Prophecies, Supernatural)
· Carole Kirschner (former VP at Amblin Ent. and CBS, now running the WGA Showrunners Program and CBS Writers Mentoring Program)
· Cary Okmin (head of Disney Online)
SCRIPTWRITER'S NETWORK SPEAKER SERIES - CLASS ON FINDING YOUR VOICE, NOVEMBER 21, 2009
I feel that Finding Your Voice is one of the key
ingredients to successful writing. I will guide you through exercises
that will help you to access your story, get in touch with your
life-identifying moments and learn how to integrate them into your
story. When you are able to find your voice, it will strengthen your
writing and make your scripts stand out.
FRIDAY NIGHT DRINKS
Friday Night Drinks is a networking mixer for entertainment
professionals that meets on the first Friday of every month. It is an
opportunity to cultivate relationships and make new friends who share
your passion.
The next one is Friday, November 6, 2009 at the X Bar in
the Century Plaza Hotel at 2025 Ave. of the Stars from 7:00 p.m. -
11:00 p.m. All are welcome. With validation, parking is $6.00.
NEW PODCAST SERIES
My most recently posted podcast interviews are with
Michael Rauch, the Executive Producer of the new hit show,
ROYAL PAINS, and
Steven Pressfield, author of
The War of Art. I have two more incredible interviews scheduled for October. The first is with the inspiring writing team from
LIE TO ME, TJ Brady and Rasheed Newson, and the second is with the remarkably talented,
Craig Sweeny, Co-EP on
MEDIUM, now on CBS.
I am excited to announce that in November I will be interviewing the book authors,
Tom Malloy, writer of
BANKROLL: A New Approach To Financing Feature Films, and
Jeremy Juuso writer of
GETTING THE MONEY A Step-by-Step Guide for Writing Business Plans for Film. Also in November, I am interviewing the incredible writer,
Rhett Reese, of the hit movie,
ZOMBIELAND.
EVENTS AROUND TOWNWRITERS GUILD FOUNDATIONThe Writers Guild Foundation invites you to join us for the second
special night on the fundamentals of screenwriting...
Notes On Craft - CHARACTERS
Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20 -
7:30PM
WGF/WGA Offices - 7000 W 3rd St, 90048
TICKETS: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/808
FEARLESS NEGOTIATING
Thursday October 22, 7:30 pm
At the WGF/WGA Offices, 7000 West Third Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048
TICKETSFree for WGA and Guild Caucus members in good standing - call
(323) 782-4602
In one evening, Fearless Negotiating will provide writers with one single
tool that will make more difference in their negotiations than any other.
This simple approach will help you navigate any waters with utmost confidence
and success.
Powerhouse entertainment lawyer and negotiating guru Michael Donaldson
has distilled a lifetime of negotiating success into a simple, straightforward
plan to get you what you want, when you want it -- without the angst. His
encyclopedic book, Negotiating for Dummies, has
sold over 200,000 copies and has been translated into 11 languages.
For more info, go to
Writers Guild Foundation
QUICK AND HEALTHY BITESI LOVE
Vegan Glory. My favorites on their menu are the lentil wrap and cold tofu. They are incredible! I've turned many non-healthy eaters into lovers of their lentil wrap.
THE NEWSROOM CAFE - This is one of my other favorite healthy spots for a quick bite. My favorite dishes here include the Chili Poached Eggs with whole grain toast (their toast is really thick and yummy!) and their Tuna Salad. Also, they have glutton free desserts including glutton free ice cream!
EVENT UPDATES
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QUOTE
It's not the agony of the quest; it's the rapture of the revelation.
Joseph Campbell
Love,
Jen
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