MARCH NEWSLETTER FOR JEN GRISANTI CONSULTANCY INC.
Desire is a driving force behind success. Knowing where you want to go is everything. Every writer whose career I've helped launch has known from the start that they are going to succeed.
After I left the corporate world, I was fueled by my desire to keep doing what I had loved the most about my previous job, helping writers find their voice in their story. In the book, THINK AND GROW RICH, Napoleon Hill writes, "The world is full with an abundance of opportunity which the dreamers of the past never knew. A burning desire to be and to do is the starting point from which the dreamer must take off." He continues with, "The turning point in the lives of those who succeed usually comes at the moment of some crisis, through which they are introduced to their "other selves." For more, go to The Huffington Post (If you have a comment, please feel free to give it on The Huffington Post, they love when their bloggers get comments).
NEW HOME PAGE VIDEO The desire to send out a clear message about how my business can help writers led to my latest home page video. Click the image below to watch!
STORYWISE SEMINAR WORKBOOK: GEARING UP FOR STAFFING AND DEVELOPMENT SEASON The workbook that I give out exclusively at my seminars is now available to you for $15.95. It is 30 pages long and chock full of all the information
you need for staffing and development, including the components and
structure of strong spec and pilot scripts, story breakdowns of current
shows, career tips and the results of a questionnaire to top studio and
network executives. You will also find a one sheet of the answers that the panel gave from the event.
10% of the profits from the sales of this workbook will benefit rescue and recovery efforts in Haiti and Chile.
STORYWISE TELESEMINAR - 10 WEEKS TO A COMPLETED SPEC AND PILOT SCRIPT My desire to use my expertise to provide you with the tools you need for career success inspired my upcoming Storywise Teleseminar. It begins Sunday, April 11, 2010. In this weekly teleseminar, you will receive 10 hours of instruction on the phone on how to write a standout spec script and pilot script. Rates start at low as $125.00.
The spec script writing class will be the first 5 weeks. Then, there will be a week break. Then, the pilot script writing class will begin Sunday, May 16th and last 5 weeks. You can sign up for either or both. You will complete your spec scripts in time for most of the writing program submission deadlines and you will complete pilots in time for development.
Significantly increase your chances of success this year by using Jen's guidance and feedback to complete a new spec and a new pilot script in time for staffing and development.
The following promo was specially prepared by Superneato Productions to answer your questions about the Storywise Teleseminar:
Level 1 - $125.00 5 weekly one hour teleconferenced class call discussions as Jen guides you through the process of completing a stand out spec script.
Spec Script ant Pilot Script Rate Storywise Teleseminar
INSIDER TIPS I am highlighting the talent behind my home page video and two Storywise promos. They were produced by Emmy award winning Paiman Kalayeh and his team at Superneato Productions, John Murphy and Adrian Selkowitz. Their vision sells. Working with them will add a whole new dimension to the message you send out about your business or your craft.
I would also like to highlight the work of another editor, Ayser Salman. Ayser is an award winning producer/editor who's been creating and editing stellar promos for Miramax Films and The Weinstein Company for nearly 10 years. If you're a filmmaker or producer in need of a promo, she is your girl. NEW WRITING SPOT The Writers Junction - 1001 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica 90401 The Writers Junction is an affordable shared workspace for writers: where writers write. It's where you'll find the quiet of a library, the society of a coffee shop, the focus of a daily office, and the camaraderie of a private club. Stop in for a tour 10am - 6pm any day of the week and also receive a free day pass to try out the space. TESTIMONIALS FROM STORYWISE SEMINAR Fabulous sold-out seminar Jen! Thank you for such a wonderful seminar, full of insight, wisdom, practical knowledge and superb panel. You are a gem in all ways. You provide brilliant insight, are a positive coach and teacher, and a Michelangelo of sorts - able to see the masterpiece deeply hidden within the pages of your students' manuscripts, yet your chisel is gentle but firm.
Sonya Haramis -Writer
This
seminar is well worth it! There are hundreds of books you could read on
story or just come to the seminar and learn it all at once! Jen had
excellent insight on not only the structure of story but how to look
inward on your own experiences to develop engaging, creative stories.
She shares her industry experience, giving invaluable career tips and
tricks. On top of it all, she brings in a panel of industry experts
from agents, execs, producers and writers, allowing for you to get your
personal questions answered. Jen inspired me to get my butt in gear and
turn my ideas into a career!
Whitney Dunn - Writer/Editor
PODCAST SERIES My newest Storywise Podcast is with two of the phenomenal writers, Wendy West and Scott Reynolds, from DEXTER. You can hear how their desire motivated them to succeed in television. It is available now. I am also proud to announce a podcast interview with Eileen Myers (HUNG, BIG LOVE). This will be available at the end of March. In April, I will have interviews with writers from FLASH FORWARD, WAREHOUSE 13 and MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE/PAST LIFE. You can listen to my new podcast with the writers from DEXTER and all my podcasts on my website or iTunes.
THE WRITERS WISH LIST EVENT - March 10, 2010 at Falcon from 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Meet the people who can help jump start your career and fulfill your Writer's Wish List before staffing season! The DISCOUNT CODE is INDUSTRY.
RESTAURANT Gjelina - 1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice This dining experience is PHENOMENAL. It definitely has some of the best food in Los Angeles. I recommend the Roasted Beet with Burrata, the Hen of the Woods Mushroom Toast, the Braised Chickpeas and one of the best desserts I've had in a long time, The Butterscotch Pot De Creme With Salted Caramel!! Your taste buds will thank me. EVENT UPDATES You can follow me on Twitter for the latest event updates, news on other writing events around town and restaurant updates at Twitter.
QUOTE Desire is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating desire which transcends everything. ~ Napoleon Hill Love, Jen
The workbook that I give out exclusively at my seminars is now available to you for $15.95. It is 30 pages long and chock full of all the information
you need for staffing and development, including the components and
structure of strong spec and pilot scripts, story breakdowns of current
shows, career tips and the results of a questionnaire to top studio and
network executives. You will also find a one sheet of the answers that the panel gave from the event. 
, practical knowledge and superb panel. You are a gem in all ways. You provide brilliant insight, are a positive coach and teacher, and a Michelangelo of sorts - able to see the masterpiece deeply hidden within the pages of your students' manuscripts, yet your chisel is gentle but firm.