STORYWISE SEMINAR - STORY STRUCTURE FOR TV SPECS AND PILOT SCRIPTS
Saturday, July 17, 2010  from 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the Writers Junction at 1001 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica 90401

I am almost full but there is still time for a few more people to sign up for tomorrow's seminar.

This two and a half hour seminar will go in depth into story structure for television spec and pilot scripts.  In the seminar, as well as in the workbook, I will break down several of the current shows that make strong specs.  With each show I break down, I will write a formula that will help you to write a strong spec script from the show.  In our discussions about pilot structure, we will go over the top pilots picked up this year.  In the workbook, I will break down their story structure and show you how you can learn from them to improve your writing.  We will also go into universal moments, theme and symbolism and messages.  The seminar will be all about guiding you to write standout TV spec and pilot scripts.  The goal is to increase your chances of getting staffed and selling a pilot.

In an effort to encourage community and networking, I plan to have a networking mixer following this event.  The mixer will be at Salute Wine Bar at 2435 Main St., Santa Monica from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The cost of this event is $85.00

The SCRIPTWRITERS NETWORK

• has a great premise - the idea is king (Big)
• has a memorable title - it conveys what the movie is about (Wedding Crashers)
• has a visual logline - you can see the movie (40 Year Old Virgin)
• has universal appeal - all demographics "get it" (Star Trek)
• has a simple throughline, clear conflicts, high stakes, a hook, a ticking clock and/or a twist (The Godfather, Liar Liar)
• can be summed up succintly in 25 words or less (Seven, Home Alone)

BENEFITS:
First Place - $3000
Second Place - $1000
Third Place - $500

EVENTS AROUND TOWN

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Read More This event will be held at: The Writers Guild Theater 135 South Doheny Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210		Monday, July 19 at 7:00 pm In Person: Steve Levitan, Cocreator/Executive Producer Christopher Lloyd, Cocreator/Executive Producer Additional guests to be announced. The show's cocreators and executive producers Steve Levitan and Christopher Lloyd talk about the genesis and story lines of their hit show, Modern Family, about a chaotic extended family whose individual members are both familiar and exotic. Read More Buy Tickets A limited number of free tickets to this event are available for members of WGA, ATAS, SAG, AFTRA, DGA, and PGA. You must show your membership card at the door for admission to the event. Tickets

ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS AND SCIENCES
Wednesday July 21st at 6:00 PM

• Come hear keynote speaker, Michael Wright, Executive Vice President/Head of Programming - TBS/TNT/TCM speak about his career and rise through the ranks
  
• Meet, mingle and share your industry knowledge with the 2010 Summer Interns
  
• Enjoy a complimentary dinner by Panera and a dessert reception
  
• Seating is limited, so please RSVP by July 16th to 818-754-2830
  

We look forward to seeing you there!

Click the link below to download the official invitation
http://www.emmysfoundation.org/sites/emmysfoundation.org/files/10InternInvite.pdf

PODCAST SERIES
My podcast interview with George Mastras (BREAKING BAD, THE DRESDEN FILES, THE EVIDENCE) is up.  It was worth the wait!  This is a GREAT interview!

My other recent Storywise Podcasts include; Ted Humphrey (THE GOOD WIFE, UNIT, SHARK, THE NINE) Debra J. Fisher (THE FORGOTTEN, CRIMINAL MINDS, CHARMED, THE OC). Rick Muirragui (THE GOOD GUYS, MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE, PAST LIFE, LIFE, CHARMED).

My podcast with will be up at the end of next week.You can listen to all my podcasts on my website or iTunes. 

Script Magazine/Final Draft is promoting this podcast as well.


FRIDAY NIGHT DRINKS
The next Friday Night Drinks is Friday, August 6, 2010 at the X Bar at the Century Plaza Hotel at 2025 Ave. of the Stars. There will not be one in July because of the 4th of July holiday.

STORYWISE CDs and WORKBOOKS
I just completed two new CDs and two new workbooks.  Essentially, they encompass everything that I learned about story over the past 18 years. 

They are available by ordering below or through The Writers Store.  In a month, they will also be available as downloads and for order on my new Store Page.

CD - "How To Write A TV Spec Script"
Cost - $15.95


Workbook - "How To Write A TV Spec Script"
Cost - $19.95


CD - "How To Write A TV Pilot Script"
Cost - $18.95


Workbook - "How To Write A TV Pilot Script"
Cost - $22.95


You can buy both CDs and both workbooks for $60.00

If you have an interest in how my business works, you will want to watch this promo video produced by Superneato Productions.