This month my blog is about a book that left a very lasting impression on me. Tracy McMillan, author of "I Love You And I'm Leaving You Anyway", is an incredibly gifted writer who is raw and real and shows a fearlessness in her voice that will inspire all writers.
Love is something we are all constantly learning how to do better. It is a running theme in all of our lives and in every story we tell. It is an emotion that fulfills us, inspires us, excites us, brings us joy, makes us believe, belittles us, confuses us, haunts us, enrages us, hurts us and the list goes on. In the book, "I Love You And I'm Leaving You Anyway," the brilliant author, Tracy McMillian, takes you on an unforgettable journey through her life, tracing her choices with love back to her father. For more, go to my blog on The Huffington Post.
STORYWISE TELESEMINAR - 5 WEEKS TO A COMPLETED PILOT SCRIPT The pilot script portion begins Sunday, May 23, 2010. Writing a TV Pilot is more important now than ever if you want to find work as a TV writer. In this class, we will go over the top pilots, why their structure works and how you can apply it to your story. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE STORYWISE TELESEMINAR
Pilot portion begins Sunday May 23rd at 4:00 p.m. PST. There are 5 calls included in this.
The calls will last one hour. A few days before the start date, a call in # will be sent to you.
There will be one hour of instruction during each call, covering every phase of the script writing process starting with the concept sheet. Playback of all the calls is available for the duration of the program. So, if you miss a call, you will have access to all of the recordings.
Your questions will be addressed. It is interactive.
A community of all the callers will be able to communicate with one another in Google Groups.
The program is structured to keep you on track with your writing goals so that at the end of the pilot portion, you will have a new pilot.
The following promo was specially prepared by Superneato Productions to answer your questions about the Storywise Teleseminar:
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 in hard copy format
for $22.95.
And as result of the large number of orders, the
workbook is now also downloadable on
Kindle and Lulu.com for
$18.95.
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. With this workbook, you will be able to
elevate your existing scripts as well as increase your chances of
writing stronger new scripts.
10% of the
profits from the sales of this workbook will benefit rescue and recovery
efforts in Haiti and Chile.
PODCAST SERIES My newest Storywise Podcasts include Rick Muirragui (CODE 58, MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE, PAST LIFE, LIFE, CHARMED) and Debra J. Fisher (THE FORGOTTEN, CRIMINAL MINDS, CHARMED, THE OC). Also, coming in May, I am very excited to announce that I just added Ted Humphrey (THE GOOD WIFE, UNIT, SHARK, THE NINE) In June, I will have George Mastras (BREAKING BAD, THE DRESDEN FILES, THE EVIDENCE). You can listen to all my podcasts on my website or iTunes.
DIRECTORS Since I've opened
I've had many directors ask me if I can do for directors what I'm doing
with writers. Well, I found a veteran who can, Mark Travis. For more information go to www.markwtravis.com.
Mark
Travis created THE TRAVIS GROUP in 1992 as a training and
consulting company for directors, actors and writers. In 1999 he joined
forces with director/writer Frederick Johntz and they formed TRAVIS-JOHNTZ PRODUCTIONS (www.travis-johntz.com)
which
has become a prestigious development and consulting company for both
studio and independent
feature films and television.
Mark did his graduate studies at the Yale
School of Drama and is a former creative consultant to film director Mark Rydell.
BOOKS I LOVE YOU AND I'M LEAVING YOU ANYWAY Written by Tracy McMillan This is one of those books that you have trouble putting down. It will enthrall and captivate you. Tracy finds humor in the darkest of moments and will inspire you with her truth and her ability to expose it all.
FRIDAY NIGHT DRINKS The next Friday Night Drinks is tomorrow Friday, May 7, 2010 at the X Bar at the Century Plaza Hotel at 2025 Ave. of the Stars.
WRITING COMPETITIONS AND DIVERSITY PROGRAMS CBS Diversity- Accepting submissions March 1 - June 1, 2010 (submission date was extended.) FOX Writer's Initiative - Accepting submissions March 15 through June 30, 2010 NBC's Writers On The Verge- Accepting submissions May 26 - June 30, 2010 ABC Television Writing Fellowship- Accepting submissions the beginning of May through the end of June.
RESTAURANTS HOUSE 8112 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, 90048 (323) 655-5553
This is a great new spot. They have breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all times. The food is excellent. The vibe is fantastic. The prices are reasonable.
FAMOUS CUPCAKES 168 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills (310) 248-2727 www.famouscupcakes.com OMG these cupcakes are AMAZING!! They are organic and kosher and some of the best cupcakes that I've ever had. You have to try them. Your tummy will be very HAPPY.
EVENTS AROUND TOWN WRITERS GUILD FOUNDATION
WHAT/WHO: Inside the Writers Room with Seth MacFarlane and the
writing staff of The Family Guy.
WHEN: Tuesday June
1 at 7:30 pm
WHERE: Writers Guild Theater, 135
S. Doheny Drive,
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Thursday, May 13
at 7:00 pm In Person: Jeffrey
Donovan, "Michael Westen" Matt Nix,
Creator/Executive Producer Additional panelists to be announced.
In USA Network's Burn Notice, it's never very
quiet on the Westen front, as onetime covert agent Michael Westen
(Jeffrey Donovan)-mysteriously blacklisted and exiled to his hometown of
Miami-strives
to solve the puzzle of who burned him and why. Join cast members and
creatives from Burn Notice, as they preview their fourth season. Read
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Members buy tickets first!
If you have an interest in how my business works, you will want to watch this promo video produced by Superneato Productions.
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CONGRATS To
Gina Monreal for getting staffed on Brothers
& Sisters
QUOTE
"You can close your eyes to the things you do not want to see,
but you cannot close your heart to the things you do not want to feel." ~ Author unknown
Love, Jen www.jengrisanticonsultancy.com Developing From Within
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