Welcome to the July newsletter for Jen Grisanti Consultancy Inc. ACCEPTING YOUR ROLE AS THE MESSENGER Often, when our lives shift or hit a major turning point, we suddenly find ourselves in a new role as the messenger. It is during these life experiences that we are forced to dig deeper. Our reality, as we know it, changes and we see the world differently. We realize that sometimes our biggest fears can materialize and that, when they do, we can survive. Upon learning the tools of how to get back on track, we often become so inspired by what we've learned that we feel a responsibility to deliver our message to others that are going through the same life experience. This concept continues to fascinate me and was on my mind when I came across the book, The Millionaire Messenger. For more about what I learned from The Millionaire Messenger and how your turning points can lead to your success go to my blog on The Huffington Post.
My Past Blogs for The Huffington Post UPCOMING DEADLINES FOR WRITERS Producers Lab Application - Deadline is July 11, 2011. National Hispanic Media Coalition - Accepting submissions April 1 - July 29, 2011 Scriptwriters Network High Concept Screenwriting Competition - Deadline Oct. 31, 2011 Screenwriting Expo Screenplay Competition (Prize $20,000) Deadline July 17, 2011 The Austin Film Festival - Deadline for screenplays is July 15, 2011 RECENT MEDIA TOP 10 TAKEAWAYS FROM THE TV/FILM SUMMIT - by Abe Schwartz  On The Page Podcast Interview w/ Pilar Alessandra - Story Line (I highly recommend listening to Pilar's podcasts. They are GREAT.) CUPID'S PULSE - FINDING GOLD IN YOUR LIFE STORY UPCOMING EVENTS  THE FUTURE OF STORY CONFERENCE - AUGUST 27, 2011 (Key Speakers - Chris Vogler, Pilar Alessandra, Pen Densham) Led by some of the best-selling screenwriting authors/teachers in the industry, this dynamic conference will help you take an objective look at both yourself and your professional skill sets as you polish and target your stories for film, television, and print. With over 30 MWP authors attending this conference, you'll have an opportunity to network one-on-one with experts on screenwriting, pitching, and various aspects of filmmaking. I will be on a panel at this event led by Chris Vogler on Story Development THE SCREEN WRITING EXPO - SEPTEMBER 15 - 18 at the Westin, LAX Hotel This is the largest conference and trade show in the world for screenwriters, offering over 300 seminars, and pitching access to agents and development executives. The Expo will take place September 15-18, 2011 at the WESTIN LAX Airport, and I'll be presenting 2 seminars on Gearing Up For Staffing and Development Season and Writing The TV Pilot. For more information, click here. RECOMMENDED BOOKS (Both are mentioned in my blog on The Huffington Post) MILLIONAIRE MESSENGER by Brendon Burchard This book is one of the strongest ones out there with regards to actually showing you how to become an expert and create a business that will lead to your success. His book was inspired from his personal story from a near death experience and a message that stemmed from it. In his first 18 months as an expert, he made $4.6 million. For more on Brendon Burchard, click here. If you have your own business or you want to start your own business, you must read this book. MAY THE ANGELS BE WITH YOU by Gary Quinn 
This book gives excellent guidance from a spiritual perspective on how to access your spiritual guides and create the life you want. Gary recounts the incredible story of how he first discovered his angelic messenger in the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris at a crucial turning point in his life. For more on Gary Quinn, check out his website. STORY LINE: FINDING GOLD IN YOUR LIFE STORY
"In a business fueled by commerce and fear Jen Grisanti dares writers to dig deep and listen to the still and quiet voice within. She encourages a fearless pursuit of inner truth as a springboard for creativity..."
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STORY LINE is now available on Kindle.
 TV WRITING TOOL KIT: HOW TO WRITE A SCRIPT THAT SELLS is now available on Amazon Kindle for $9.99. "For those of you with dreams of breaking into TV writing, but who find the idea of structure totally daunting, Jen Grisanti's TV Writing Tool Kit is your ultimate life line. Not only does it break down, in detail, the formula for your favorite shows, but it also provides a step-by-step guide to fitting your own ideas into the same winning framework..."
To order hard copy, go to my Store Page. NEW DVDS  Storywise: Writing the Feature Script - Promo on YouTube
Storywise: Story Tools - Promo on YouTube They are now available at The Writers Store as downloads and hard copies. All my products are available at The Writers Store as downloads and hard copies.
FRIDAY NIGHT DRINKS I will be co-hosting Friday Night Drinks now with Michael Engel and Scriptwriters Network. There will be no Friday Night Drinks in July and August. The next one will be on Friday, September 9, 2011. Yes, this is the second Friday because the first one is on Labor Day weekend. It is at the X Bar at the Century Plaza Hotel at 2025 Ave. of the Stars. Come out and create the possibility. QUOTE OF THE MONTH"When obstacles arise, you change your direction to reach your goal, you do not change your decision to get there." Zig Ziglar (born 1926);
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