Welcome to the upcoming events September newsletter for Jen Grisanti Consultancy Inc. Emotion Versus Structure: What Is More Important? I am fascinated by this idea of structure versus emotion and which is considered to be a stronger choice when it comes to writing or presenting. Is it more important to "structure" your story or presentation in a way that gives your audience a clear concise view of what it is you're trying to say? Or, is it more productive to focus on what you say and how it's going to make your audience feel? The obvious answer is to try to perfect both; however, I am beginning to wonder if emotion trumps structure when it comes to delivering a strong message. For more, go to my BLOG. My Past Blogs for The Huffington Post UPCOMING DEADLINES FOR WRITERS Scriptwriters Network High Concept Screenwriting Competition - Deadline 10/31/11 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 Saturday, September 17th at 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Gearing Up For Staffing and Development Season and Writing The TV Pilot. For more information, click here. 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 SUBLIME PRIMETIME 2011- Emmy Nominees Panel Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, 7:30 PM (TONIGHT), At the Writers Guild Theater - 135 S. Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills. Includes light reception. GET TICKETS NOW! Celebrating excellence in writing for television, the Writers Guild of America West and Writers Guild Foundation present a selection of the year's best television writers for a sizzling discussion of their craft, their nominated projects, and the business of writing for television. Co-presented with Variety. 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. The classes are $60.00. You can't afford not to do it. STORY LINE: FINDING GOLD IN YOUR LIFE STORY
Working my way thru the exercises in Jennifer Grisanti's amazing Story Line... it's already starting to feel like this is exactly what my writing needs. Staggering, yet simple. Straightforward, but challenging... mind altering. In a way, she makes you face what you've been hiding from inside your writing, and what your writing is hiding from you. ~ Mark Benedict
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. "...This book is the perfect companion to any writer seeking to improve their craft. Whether just beginning or trying to move to the next level. Jen's book is packed with information to help you mold the story you're trying to tell. She lays everything out in an easy to follow roadmap. You simply need to put in the work.." 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. The next one will be on Friday, October 7, 2011. It is at the X Bar at the Century Plaza Hotel at 2025 Ave. of the Stars. Come out and create the possibility. In September, we had over 240 people there. You can check out the pictures on MEET UP.
PODCAST SERIES
My new podcasts include ; Stephen Kronish (THE KENNEDYS, 24), Dee Harris Lawrence (AGAINST THE WALL, DETROIT 187). (These two are amongst my strongest to date.)
My upcoming podcasts include; Trey Callaway (CSI: NY)
You can listen to all my podcasts on my website or iTunes.
EVENTS AROUND TOWN
SCRIPTWRITERS NETWORK - 3-DAY SCREENWRITING MARATHON
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23rd starting at 7:30 a.m. - Sunday, September 25 at 10:00 p.m. at Bricks & Scones, 403 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 463-0811 info@bricksandscones.com
For three days, we're gonna take over this scenic little Larchmont cafe and write like fevered banshees in a 'round the clock marathon of shameless, passionate, imperfect, inspired and reckless creativity.
And to throw gasoline on your writing fire, Larchmont Literary Agency has agreed to read any first drafts that are completed, FADE IN to FADE OUT, within the 3-day period.
Top Hollywood script consultants, Pilar Alessandra, Patrick Horton and Jen Grisanti will be dropping by to provide free mini-consults.
So come get professional guidance, communal support, personal accomplishment, and the chance to be read by an agent.
Or you know...stay home watching Netflix and whining about the state of modern cinema.
This is a free event. The cafe gets crowded, so ARRIVE EARLY or you may not get a seat.
The Caucus Presents The Ninth Annual
TELEVISION: A PREVIEW OF 2011/2012 SEASON PRESENTED IN ASSOCIATION WITH
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 - The Beverly Hills Hotel
The panel will handicap the 2011/12 schedule in the context of the program development and pilot production for this season; the increase in reality programs and their effect on the Industry. Also on the agenda are digital cross-platform issues such as social networking and webisode production & distribution.
Moderator:
Brian Lowry - Columnist, Critic, Variety
Panelists:
Paul Buccieri - President & CEO, ITV Studios America
Managing Director ITV Studios International
Joel Gallen - Executive Producer, The Sing Off, America's Best Dance Crew
Michael Lombardo - President of Programming, HBO
Lizzy Weiss - Creator & Executive Producer, Switched at Birth
Greg Yaitanes - Executive Producer, House MD
CAUCUS CHAIR DENNIS DOTY INVITES ALL CAUCUS MEMBERS AND INDUSTRY FRIENDS TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW at
http://tvpreview1112.eventbrite.com
Or FAX RSVP FORM to 818-846-2159
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Rodeo Room - Beverly Hills Hotel
8:30 AM - Continental Breakfast 9:00 AM - Panel Discussion
The Writers Guild Foundation (Schedule of events)
Writers Guild Events, West (Schedule)
RESTAURANTS
I have to favorite picks this month in Santa Monica.
THE MISFITS RESTAURANT + BAR
I love this place! Ambiance wise, it is loud but the food is AMAZING! Some of my favorites includes; Ahi Tuna burger, asparagus salad, baked mac & cheese w/ brown rice pasta, etc. They also win 5 stars service wise because after dinner they go around with a huge basket of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies w/ sea salt. Love this place!
UPPER WEST
This place is great for a date or group dinners. It has a very hip and happening ambiance and the food is phenomenal! I loved the veggie burger and the sweet potato fries.
CONGRATS!!
I am so PROUD of the following writers that I've worked with for their tremendous accomplishments!
Sherman Kew - For WINNING 1st Place in the Pilot Category for his pilot "TIPPITY-TOP SECRET" of Scriptapalooza and for being a semi-finalist in The Austin Film Festival for his spec for 30 ROCK
Christine Downs - For WINNING the Creative World Awards for her pilot, "Lazarus" and for being a semi-finalist in the NEXT TV Writing Competition and the Page Awards.
Nicholas Barton - For WINNING the Creative World Awards for his spec for "The Walking Dead."
Ryan Harris - For being a semi-finalst in The Austin Film Festival for his pilot, BOOK OF MEGIDDO, and for placing in the Second Rounders for his spec for MAD MEN.
Jeff Amano - For being a semi-finalist in the Austin Film Festival for his spec for JUSTIFIED.
Nancy Nyman & Heather McNama - For being semi-finalists in The Austin Film Festival for their spec for PARKS & RECREATION.
Gustavo Garzon - For placing in the top 40 Finalists for Final Draft's Big Break Contest for his pilot THE EXILE and for placing in the Second Rounders for the same script for The Austin Film Festival.
Jana Godshall - For making it to the finals for Sundance Writing LabM.
Craig Berger - For being a finalist in the Creative World Awards for his spec for THE MENTALIST.
Jenna Finwall Ryan - For making it to the Second Rounders for the Austin Film Festival for her spec for LIE TO ME.
Michael Perri - For making it to the Second Rounders of the Austin Film Festival for his pilot, NEXUS.
Aditi Khorana - For making it to the Second Rounders of the Austin Film Festival for her pilot, FOCUS.
Christopher Valin - For making it to the Second Rounders of the Austin Film Festival for his pilot.
Marlene Begg - For making it to the Second Rounders of the Austin Film Festival for her pilot.
If you are interested in knowing how I worked with the above writers, check out my new PROPOSALS.
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 MONTHAny emotion, if it is sincere, is involuntary. ~Mark Twain Love,
Jen | 
