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Welcome to the August newsletter for Jen Grisanti Consultancy Inc.     

The Future of Story, Marketing and Media

Where are we headed in terms of how we market and how we tell story in the ever-changing media landscape? Story and the way we tell it is fluid and constantly moving forward, changing forms and evolving as the world does the same. Marketing is growing in miraculous ways because of the Internet and social networking. The viral effect is making a difference in all of our lives. Media is also continuously diversifying with the emergence of new platforms. Story, media and marketing are leading to success for entrepreneurs on multiple levels. Being conscious of the changes in these arenas can lead to your success in any business. It's all about knowledge and empowerment and being open to all the new ways to grow.  For more, go to my BLOG.

The Huffington Post.  

My Past Blogs for The Huffington Post   

UPCOMING DEADLINES FOR WRITERS   

Scriptwriters Network High Concept Screenwriting Competition - Deadline 10/31/11 

TV Writer Podcast Summer Contest by Gray Jones - End date is August 21, 2011  

From The Heart Productions Film Grant Proposals - Deadline is August 30, 2011  

Champion Screenwriting Contest - Script Magazine - Late deadline 8/31/11 

INTRODUCING MICHAEL WIESE PRODUCTIONS ONLINE FILM SCHOOL

 Want to make great movies? It's not about the camera you use or the sets you build. It's about your consciousness as a filmmaker!

 Michael Wiese Productions (MWP) publishes the world's best 'how-to' books on filmmaking and screenwriting and we can certainly give you the tools to improve your craft. But besides improving your skill set, it's time to step up and recognize that it is your responsibility to use your skills for the benefit of all humanity and life on Earth.

Your great stories and films can have tremendous transformative power to influence and transform audiences of millions. Or not.

Take a moment to take that in.  The classes are $60.00.  You can't afford not to do it.

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.

After being on a panel at UFVA with some of this dynamic group of authors, it gave me a glimpse of what to expect.  You will gain VALUABLE insight on story from the top experts in the field.  Do not miss it!  Tickets are $65.00 for the conference and $75.00 including the VIP Screening.  Register here.  This event is also discussed in my BLOG. 

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.   

MICHAEL WIESE PRODUCTIONS ONLINE FILM SCHOOL - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Story Tools: Fictionalizing your Truth, Log Lines for your Life, Powerful Dilemmas, and Clear Goals with Jen Grisanti - Register here. 

I will be teaching a class from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. online.  The price is $60.00.  

HOWL AT THE MOON WRITER'S CONFERENCE - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2011

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. LEWIS CENTER for ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, 17500 Mana Rd., Apple Valley 92307  FEATURED WRITERS: · Jennifer Grisanti · Linda Cowgill · Devorah Cutler-Rubenstein · Marilyn R. Atlas
Limited seating! Act now! Early Bird Prices: Only $35 for members & FT Students until 9-1-2011 Just $40 for non-members until 9-1-2011 FULL DETAILS AND REGISTRATION FORM www.hdcwc.org or phone 760.221.6367  

RECOMMENDED BOOKS     

Reality TV: An Insider's Guide To TV's Hottest Market by Troy DeVolld  

This book demystifies the world of writing and producing Reality television in a fun, accessible way that's as entertaining to Reality fans as it is informative to students and established creatives looking to cross into one of the most explosive genres in TV.   

The Script Selling Game - 2nd Edition by Kathie Fong Yoneda  

This book has all the latest information you will need to succeed in marketing yourself.

This revised and updated edition includes a new chapter on animation, another on using the internet to market yourself, plus an expansive section on submitting for TV and cable. 

STORY LINE: FINDING GOLD IN YOUR LIFE STORY 

"Jen Grisanti tackles something I think all artists use in their storytelling: their approaches, values, and experiences in life. Grisanti also incorporates how to market a book with her chapter of log lines supporting story lines, showing how to make one's own story more memorable and relevant, and relative, to every step of the creative process. She structures each chapter, setting up the main point and sub-points clearly, among her best examples is "The Hurt Locker," before finishing each chapter with an exercise that connects to the current world...." 

 REVIEWS POSTED ON AMAZON.COM  

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 a 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.