POSITIONING YOUR STORY FOR SUCCESS: THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CREATING EMPATHY
A story begins when the world of a central character is thrown out of alignment. This triggers a call to action. The central character takes action in pursuit of the goal that will bring his/her world...
View ArticleSTORYWISE 10-WEEK TV SPEC AND PILOT TELESEMINAR – MARCH 12 – MAY 21, 2013
My Storywise 10-Week TV Spec and Pilot Teleseminar will start on Tuesday, March 12th at 7:00 p.m. PST. It will meet every Tuesday night. There will be two one week breaks during the 10 weeks....
View ArticleTURNING A PERSONAL FALL INTO A PROFESSIONAL WIN
Your personal fall can be what drives you toward your professional win. As a story consultant, I like fiction that connects the central character’s personal wound to the professional outcome; their...
View ArticlePHILOMENA: A STORY STRUCTURED TO PERFECTION
I am a story/career consultant. I analyze story for a living. It is very rare that I come across one that is perfectly structured. I feel that the last film that fell into this realm for me was The...
View ArticleTHE POWER OF THE EMOTIONAL FUEL BEHIND THE MESSAGE
When we feel the message in your story, there is an imprint that the storyteller leaves with the receiver. We experience what you wanted to say and we connect our own history and emotions to it and...
View ArticlePOSITIONING YOUR STORY FOR SUCCESS: THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CREATING EMPATHY
A story begins when the world of a central character is thrown out of alignment. This triggers a call to action. The central character takes action in pursuit of the goal that will bring his/her world...
View ArticleTURNING A PERSONAL FALL INTO A PROFESSIONAL WIN
Your personal fall can be what drives you toward your professional win. As a story consultant, I like fiction that connects the central character’s personal wound to the professional outcome; their...
View ArticleSTORYWISE 5-WEEK TV PILOT TELESEMINAR – May 6, 2014 – June 10, 2014
My Storywise 5-Week TV Pilot Teleseminar will start on Tuesday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m. PST. It will meet every Tuesday night. There will be a break between Week 3 and Week 4. So, the last class is on...
View ArticlePHILOMENA: A STORY STRUCTURED TO PERFECTION
I am a story/career consultant. I analyze story for a living. It is very rare that I come across one that is perfectly structured. I feel that the last film that fell into this realm for me was The...
View ArticleTHE POWER OF THE EMOTIONAL FUEL BEHIND THE MESSAGE
When we feel the message in your story, there is an imprint that the storyteller leaves with the receiver. We experience what you wanted to say and we connect our own history and emotions to it and...
View ArticleWHY STORIES LIKE “THE MARTIAN” WORK
The Martian is an extraordinary feel good film that really takes you into the idea that anything is possible if you focus on a desire, take action, don’t let the setbacks bring you down and always move...
View ArticleTHE SCRIPT LAB SCREENWRITING SUMMIT – AUGUST 26-27, 2017
*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* 2 Days, 30 Speakers, Free Online The Script Lab is launching its first ever Screenwriting Virtual Summit – a FREE weekend of lectures and interviews with Oscar-winning...
View ArticleRocaberti Writers Retreat – July 6-11, 2018
The Rocaberti Writers Retreat APPLY HERE July 6th-11th, 2018 Marouatte Castle, The Dordogne, France Making the impossible happen Have you ever dreamed of writing a novel and seeing it come to life on...
View ArticleFRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL OCTOBER 6, 2017 AT DOUBLE TAKE RESTAURANT AT THE PALOMAR...
Friday Night Social ~ October 6, 2017 ~ Double Take Restaurant and Lounge Event Date: Friday, October 6, 2017 || Starts at 6:30 pm || Co-sponsoring with Jennifer Grisanti and Supporting Sponsor Final...
View ArticleWebinar on 9/21 w/ EIACE – Power Up Webinar – Comedy, TV writing,...
Home Events Members Speakers Bureau About Us Sponsors Contact eiACE Power-Up Webinar – Sept. 21 – 4PM PT Home | Events | eiACE Power-Up Webinar – Sept. 21 – 4PM PT The third installment in the...
View ArticleSCRIPTWRITERS NETWORK – STORY TOOLS FOR WRITING A TV PILOT THAT SELLS
Storywise: Story Tools For Writing The TV Pilot That Sells Event Date: Saturday, January 20, 2018 || Speaker: Jen Grisanti || Check-in: 12:30 pm || The key to becoming a working writer or creating...
View Article5 QUESTIONS FOR WRITING A TV PILOT THAT SELLS
5 Questions for Writing a TV Pilot that Sells November 16, 2017 5 Questions for Writing a TV Pilot that Sells Guest Post by Jen Grisanti, Telling and Selling Your TV Pilot Writing the TV pilot is one...
View ArticleCREATING A SERIES CONCEPT THAT WORKS: ATYPICAL
Creating a Series Concept that Works: Atypical By: Jen Grisanti | November 15, 2017 AddThis Sharing Buttons Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to PrintShare to EmailShare to More51 Jen Grisanti...
View ArticleFRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL – Friday, March 2nd at Palomar Hotel at 6:30 pm
Friday Night Social ~ March 2, 2018 ~ Double Take Restaurant and Lounge Event Date: Friday, March 2, 2018 || Starts at 6:30 pm || Co-sponsoring with Jennifer Grisanti and Final Draft. Friday Night...
View ArticleFRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL – OCTOBER 5TH AT DISTRICT OF HANNAH AT 6:30 PM
Friday Night Social Event ~ October 5, 2018 Event Date: Friday, October 5, 2018 || Starts at 6:30 pm || Co-sponsoring with Jennifer Grisanti and Final Draft. Friday Night Social is a networking...
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