Welcome to the April newsletter for Jen Grisanti Consultancy Inc. This is an article that I did for Ezine by The Writers Story called "Evolving Story." Strong story comes from so many different perspectives. There is value in every unique perspective, including your own. As storytellers, our story evolves as life moves forward. We continue to learn more about story from experiencing and interpreting our own life story and the stories of those around us. We learn new tools and techniques in how to tell story in the best way possible in order to have the optimal emotional effect on our audience. We breathe in story and breathe out the potential to emote and help others feel that their own life experience is connected to a larger universal experience or truth. Craft is something that is born from our consciousness when we do the emotional work and make the page our sanctuary for expression. To read more on this article, click here.
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UPCOMING DEADLINES FOR WRITERS NBC Writers on the Verge - Deadline for submissions is the end of June. FOX Diversity Writer Initiative - Deadline for submissions is end of June. Warner Bros. Writers' Workshop - Accepting submissions May 2 - June 1, 2011 The Austin Film Festival - Accepting submissions for screenplays, TV pilots (half hour and hour), TV spec scripts through June 1, 2011 Scriptapalooza Screenwriting Competition Deadline is April 15, 2011 The Roy W. Dean Film and Writing Grants - Accepting applications through June 30, 2011 RECENT MEDIA Script Magazine - Fictionalizing Your Truth Article Script Magazine Interview (Interviewed by Chad Gervich) VIDEO INTERVIEW Interview w/ Rahi Chun "Authentic Listening" Series about writing, healing &  spirituality. There are two parts. Full interview is about 10 minutes. This is one of my favorite interview to date because of what comes out with regards to spirituality and writing. PART I - JEN GRISANTI WITH RAHI CHUN 
PART II
April 15, 2011 - The Drama Book Shop in NYC from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. April 30 - May 1, 2011 (USC) - The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books June 11 -12 (NYC) - Moviemaker Institute Screenwriting Success Conference June 25-26 (LA) - Story Unplugged - The Craft and Business of Writing For TV and Film
STORYWISE PILOT TELESEMINAR
PILOT TELESEMINAR BEGINS SUNDAY, MAY 15th at 4:00 p.m.
There is a promo on YouTube that explains it in more detail that was produced by Superneato Productions.
Write a TV Pilot Script in 5 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.
This program is designed to prepare you for the network writing programs, prepare you for staffing and development season and to help you build your network/community of other writers.
 Level 1 is open for pilot teleseminar. * The upper level for the pilot telseminar is SOLD OUT. There is still one upper level spot for the spec teleseminar. For more info, click here.
Testimonials For Storywise Seminars and Teleseminars 
MovieMaker Institute - Screenwriting Success Conference - June 11th and 12th, 2011
Moviemaker, the best independent movie magazine in the world, announces the Screenwriting Success Conference. Speakers include; Jen Grisanti, Patrick A. Horton, PhD, Marilyn Horowitz, Pen Densham, Pilar Alessandra, Jerome Courshon, Brad Anderson, Alexandre Rockwell, Spike Lee Topics include; How To Write a Sellable Screenplay, Mastering the Art of Storytelling, Structuring Your Script, Writing Dynamic Dialogue, What Makes A Great Logline, Pitching Your Project, etc. STORY UNPLUGGED June 25 & 26 - The Craft and Business of Writing For TV and Film (You have to check out this website. It is AMAZING!) Speakers - Linda Seger, Chris Vogler, Dov Simens, Ellen Sandler, Chad Gervich, Jen Grisanti Course Outlines and Schedule FRIDAY NIGHT DRINKS The next Friday Night Drinks is Friday, May 6, 2011 at the X Bar at the Century Plaza Hotel at 2025 Ave. of the Stars. These events have had a huge turnout the last three months. I recommend that you take advantage of this and come out and connect.
PODCAST SERIES
My new podcasts include; Matthew Salsberg (WEEDS, ENTOURAGE, CURB), Blair Singer (FAIRLY LEGAL, MEMPHIS BEAT, MONK), Seth Greenland (BIG LOVE), Nancy Marie Pimental (SHAMELESS, SOUTH PARK, THE SWEETEST THING)
 You can listen to all my podcasts on my website or iTunes. EVENTS AROUND TOWN The Writers Guild Foundation Women In Film Masters Class with Patrick Horton RESTAURANTSPIZZA FUSIONI love this restaurant. The food and their story is amazing! Gluten free pizza is a beautiful concept. There's one in West Hollywood and Santa Monic. Press menu.
CONGRATS
Justin Lo Williams - For getting staffed on "The Lying Game" at ABC Family
Chitra Sampath - For getting picked up for "Southland" at the Story Editor level
Nikhil Jayaram - For signing with Magnet Management
Frank Martorana - For signing with Paul Weitzman at Preferred Artists
Aadip Desai - For being a quarter-finalist in Scriptapalooza for "Modern Family" spec
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
I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.
Maya Angelou
Love,
Jen
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