Story Structure For TV Spec and Pilot Scripts (On sale from $30.95 to $15.95)
Gearing Up For Staffing and Development Season (On sale from $24.95 to $12.95)
10% of the proceeds will go to Doctors Without Borders and Breast Cancer Research
One of the products you'll find on my store page is particularly exciting. You can now pre-order my book STORY LINE: FINDING GOLD IN YOUR LIFE STORY for 34% off the retail price. The book will be out in March 1, 2011 and you can learn more about it by watching this video promo:
ADVANCE BLURBS FOR STORY LINE
"Every writer knows the horror of coming face to face with a blank page, armed with nothing but the glimmer of an idea, and coffee. This is a gentle guide through the terrifying first step. Jen Grisanti has created a clear formula for turning all our wacky notions and good intentions into workable, writeable stories. She shares her years of experience in the business as well as tremendous heart and a good dose of common sense. You'll read STORY LINE and think, "Why didn't I think of that?" You didn't, but fortunately, Jen did."
Deb Cahn, TV Writer
Grey's Anatomy, The West Wing
"Jen Grisanti gets to the heart of what makes us want to be storytellers in the first place-- to share something of ourselves and touch the spirits of others in the process. Her book is powerful and compassionate guide to discovering and developing stories which will enable us to connect-- with an audience and with each other. "
Diane Drake, Screenwriter
What Women Want, Only You
STORYWISE SEMINAR: GEARING UP FOR STAFFING AND DEVELOPMENT SEASON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH - Writers Junction 1001 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401 - Click here for more information.
If you want to know 5 Staffing and Development Tips to get an idea of what we will cover, click here.
STORYWISE SEMINAR: HOW TO TELL A STORY THAT SELLS
UCLA - Saturday, March 19th 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
In this class, we will go over the components of what makes a strong story in TV and features. (For a list of what this includes, click here.) 
I will be teaching from my book STORY LINE: FINDING GOLD IN YOUR LIFE STORY. Books will be available for sale after the seminar.
I will also be putting together panelists from the feature and TV world as a way to get you the most current information. I currently have a writer from DEXTER and a writer from THE GOOD WIFE.
STORYWISE SPEC AND PILOT TELESEMINAR
SPEC TELESEMINAR BEGINS SUNDAY, MARCH 27th at 4:00 p.m.
PILOT TELESEMINAR BEGINS SUNDAY, MAY 8th at 4:00 p.m.
There is a promo on YouTube that explains it in more detail that was produced by Superneato Productions.
What if you could write a TV spec and pilot script in 10 weeks under the guidance of a veteran studio executive who has worked in the business for over 18 years and has successfully helped to staff over 15 top prime time shows and is currently the Writing Instructor for NBC's Writers on the Verge. Would you be interested?
Sign ups have begun. Last year, there were 100 people participating in this teleseminar. Only 5 people for the spec teleseminar and 5 people for the pilot teleseminar will be able to sign up at the upper level. So, if you want feedback every week on your scripts, sign up ASAP.
* There are only two spots left for the the Pilot Teleseminar at Level 2 and 2 spots left of the Spec Teleseminar at Level 2. Level 1 is open.
For more info, click here.
Testimonials For Storywise Seminars and Teleseminars
NEW VENTURES ON THE RISEI recommend the following two companies that I am involved with because we share a vision of wanting the artist to succeed and we provide a resource to help the artist get where they want to go.VOYAGE MEDIA"The Top 3 things TO DO when dealing With Agents & Executives, & the Sure-Fire Way To Make Them Your *New Best Friend!*" - To see what these top 3 things are,press here.
What's the difference between a talented undiscovered writer and a talented writer with a career? Insider Access. Voyage Media is looking to give a competitive advantage to emerging talent through one-on-one sessions with A-list producers and executives who will read your material and strategize with you on how best to pitch and sell it. These sessions can save you enormous amounts of time and energy by helping you refine your project to fill the specific demands of the current marketplace. Voyage Team members are in the game-- they've developed successful high-profile projects for major studios and production companies, and now they're making themselves available to let you in on things like who is buying material like yours and how to approach the right manager or agent-- so that you don't blow it when your moment comes.
EMovieBooks & ScriptsThis company provides the writer with a new platform to get their material read.Film and television director Hubert de la Bouillerie and his wife Debbie Robins have created EMovieBooks & Scripts(emoviebooks.com) to give Hollywood writers a way to monetize their hard work and take their power back. Now the best of Hollywood storytelling is available to the reading public for download to iPad, iPod Touch, iPhone, Kindle, Nook, PC and Mac. For more information, go to emoviebooks.com.
FRIDAY NIGHT DRINKS
The next Friday Night Drinks is Friday, February 4, 2011 at the X Bar at the Century Plaza Hotel at 2025 Ave. of the Stars.
PODCAST SERIES
My upcoming podcasts include; Seth Greenland (BIG LOVE), Nancy Marie Pimental (SHAMELESS), and Sarah Treem (IN TREATMENT).
My most recent podcasts include; feature writer, Erich Hoeber (RED), Pilar Alessandra (author, THE COFFEE BREAK SCREENWRITER), Peter Lenkov (HAWAII FIVE-O) and Jeff Melvoin (ARMY WIVES)
You can listen to all my podcasts on my website or iTunes.
EVENTS AROUND TOWN
THE WRITERS GUILD FOUNDATION
LISA CHOLODENKO AND STUART BLUMBERG
(The Kids Are All Right)
Weds, Jan 12 - 7:30 PST
At Ca Brea Restaurant, 346 S. La Brea Avenue **PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL VENUE
Get Tickets & Info
BEYOND WORDS 2011 - NOMINEES PANEL
Don't wait - this sells out every year!
Thurs, Feb 3 - 7:30 PM - at WGA Theater
Get Tickets & Info
If you have an interest in how my business works, you will want to watch this promo video produced by Superneato Productions.
NOTEWORTHY
I had two clients sell their pilots in the last two months. I am not going to
reveal their names because I like the idea of being utilized as a secret tool. Both sold their pilots after going through my Pitch Meeting Consult.
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
In celebration of the holiday season, I am offering my two most popular workbooks: "Story Structure for the TV Spec and Pilot Script" and "Gearing Up For Staffing and Development Season" for 50% off. The last day of this sale and the free TV Workbook and discounts on upcoming events is today 1/10/2011. If you want to access the discounts from the last newsletter, 
