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 available for shipping on Amazon.com on February 15, 2011 and available in bookstores on March 1, 2011 and you can learn more about it by watching this video promo:
ADVANCE BLURBS FOR STORY LINE
"Jen Grisanti spins the hardships of life into real gold. With her warm and honest writing style, Grisanti guides writers towards delivering authentic and engaging stories that grab the attention of studios and audiences. Story Line: Finding Gold in your Life Story is a great resource for writers as well as people trying to make sense of their lives."
Kim Hudson, Author
The Virgin's Promise, Writing Stories of Feminine Creative, Spiritual and Sexual Awakening
"Jen shatters the myth that writers are the lucky few who have been touched by the hand of fate. A writer can be anyone with the courage to tell their story. This book will help you tell yours."
T.J. Brady and Rasheed Newson, Writters
Lie To Me, Army Wives
BOOK SIGNINGS FOR STORY LINE: FINDING GOLD IN YOUR LIFE STORY
March 3, 2011 - The Writers Store from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
There will be a panel discussion titled The Female Voice in Story: A Panel Discussion on Writing Unforgettable Women Characters for the Big and Small Screen. Panelists include; Me, Diane Drake (WHAT WOMEN WANT, ONLY YOU), and Pilar Alessandra (On the Page). It is being moderated by Laura Brennan.
March 19, 2011 - UCLA after my seminar How To Tell A Story That Sells
March 24, 2011 - MASSE from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (There will be cupcakes & champagne.)
April 15, 2011 - The Drama Book Shop in NYC from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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.
This event will sell out. There are only 8 spots left. It is $75.00.
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
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. There will be a big crowd at this one because Scriptwriters Network and some other groups will be joining us.
PODCAST SERIES
My new podcasts include; Seth Greenland (BIG LOVE), Nancy Marie Pimental (SHAMELESS). My upcoming podcasts include - Matt Salsberg (WEEDS) and Blair Singer (FAIRLY LEGAL, MONK).
You can listen to all my podcasts on my website or iTunes.
EVENTS AROUND TOWN
THE WRITERS GUILD FOUNDATION
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
MASTERING THE POWER OF STORY with Patrick Horton
Saturday, February 26, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $50.00 if you are from my list and $75.00 for the general public. I highly recommend this.
If you have an interest in how my business works, you will want to watch this promo video produced by Superneato Productions.
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
"We are lonesome animals. We spend our lives trying to be less lonesome. One of our ancient methods is to tell a story begging the listener to say -- and to feel -- 'Yes, that's the way it is, or at least that's the way I feel it. You're not as alone as you thought."
~ John Steinbeck
