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SUMMARY:TV WEEKEND CHICAGO: MAY 5-7\, 2017 ISA- FROM CONCEPT TO STUDIO DEAL
DESCRIPTION:May\n05 \nTV Weekend Chicago: From Concept to Studio Deal!\n by International Screenwriters’ Association  \n$224 – $374 \nActions and Detail Panel\n\nShare this event\n\nTV Weekend Chicago: From Concept to Studio Deal! \nFri\, May 5\, 2017\, 3:00 PM – Sun\, May 7\, 2017\, 6:00 PM CDT \n$224 – $374 \nEvent Information\nDescription\nTV Weekend- CHICAGO: From Concept to Studio Deal!\nEARLY Registration ends: APRIL 10th – $299 for 3 day pass\nREGULAR Registration: April 11th – May 1st – $350 for 3 day pass \nAfter our successful event in Los Angeles\, we’re bringing the team to the midwest for another great TV weekend. \nThere’s never been a better time to write for TV. Some are saying we’ve moved past the Golden Age of Television right into the Platinum Age. That’s how big it’s gotten\, but how do you break in? How do you get your start? What tools do you need to prepare yourself to compete? \nJoin us for this ISA Masters Series Seminar where you’ll learn the tools to develop a TV Pilot from concept to pitch\, so you can land that studio deal or get staffed on a show. Every writer’s dream is to create longevity in this industry. Let the ISA and our esteemed guests help you! \nEach paid registrant receives THE CRAFT COURSE (value $69) and a subscription to MovieMaker Magazine for FREE!\nTo kick off the ISA’s TV Weekend Chicago\, we are presenting a lecture breaking down NBC’s TIMELESS and Netflix’s STRANGER THINGS by the ISA’s Director of Community Outreach and co-head of the ISA Development Program\, Max Timm. Having launched The Craft Course in Screenwriting\, and with over a decade of experience in working one-on-one with writers of all genres and formats\, Max will share his insights\, lessons\, and breakdown of the most essential element of any TV series\, the recurring moment. \nSaturday we continue with top TV consultant\, Jen Grisanti\, who will teach you how to write a TV pilot that sells. Having spent years as a Current Programming Executive\, Grisanti knows not only what it takes from a business perspective\, but she offers a hands-on\, immediately supportive approach to educating writers on what it takes to sell material to a network. After Jen\, we will present career consultant and industry expert\, Lee Jessup\, who will share with you everything you need to know about becoming a working television writer. Lee’s clients continually move from novice\, out-of-work screenwriters\, to working and career-focused writers who are actually getting paid to do what they love! Both of our guest consultants are offering their expertise for what normally would take most clients weeks\, if not months\, to learn. Take advantage of their time and insights all in one day! (If you scroll down\, you can read all about our fabulous guest consultants.) \nOn Sunday\, veteran consultant and writing expert\, Corey Mandell will help you improve your skills to pitch yourself and your ideas\, an absolutely essential skill for anyone serious about launching or building a TV writing career. As a TV writer\, you are not only attempting to sell a piece of writing\, but it’s your responsibility to allow the industry to know who you are on a personal and professional level. Learning how to pitch yourself is just as essential as pitching your project. We will follow Corey’s class with an industry panel that will focus on how to make the most of your screenwriting career\, intentions\, and creative pursuits no matter where in the country you live. Then we will wrap up the day with an interactive pitch event where 10 lucky writers in attendance will get the chance to practice their pitch in front of a panel of industry pros\, all of which will give you direct feedback and support. \nThe skills you’ll learn over this 3-day event will help you turn your good TV script into a great script\, and get you ready to pitch and sell at the highest level. This is a highly competitive industry\, so let us help you elevate your craft and your career. You can’t afford to miss this! \nOpen to all storytellers – screenwriters\, TV writers\, novelists\, filmmakers\, producers\, agents\, actors\, development executives and more are welcome to attend. \n \nCLASS SCHEDULE SUMMARY\nFriday\, May 5th – 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.\n3:00 pm – 6:00 pm – NBC’s TIMELESS and Netflix’s STRANGER THINGS:\nBreaking Down Story Through The Recurring Moment with Max Timm \nSaturday\, May 6th – 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.\n9:00 am – 1:15 pm – WRITING A PILOT THAT SELLS with Jen Grisanti \n1:15 pm – 2:30 pm – Lunch \n2:30 pm – 5:30 pm – YOUR TELEVISION WRITING CAREER with Lee Jessup \nSunday\, May 7th – 9:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.\n9:00 am – 12:15 pm – PITCHING PILOTS THAT SELL with Corey Mandell \n12:15 pm – 1:30 pm – Lunch \n1:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Industry Panel \n3:15 pm – 5:15 pm – Pitching Event\, Moderated by Corey Mandell \n\nBREAKDOWN OF EVENTS and SPEAKERS\nNBC’s TIMELESS and Netflix’s STRANGER THINGS:\nBreaking Down Story Through The Recurring Moment with Max Timm\nFriday: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm \nAudiences will tune in to watch a pilot episode due to the basic conceptual make-up of a particular show\, its tone\, and possibly a leading actor\, but they continue watching the series if and when the well-crafted characters are entertaining\, emotionally developed\, and intertwined with a unique sequence of recurring and repeated action. What does all of that really mean? What kind of ride will you put your audience on\, and more importantly\, how do you develop a show that will continually entertain the audience week in and week out? Using examples from the hit NBC drama Timeless\, and Netflix’s cult-favorite\, Stranger Things\, Max will break down the storylines for each show in order to prove how important it is to develop your own show’s recurring moment before ever writing a page of the script. \nMAX TIMM  \nThe Director of Community Outreach with the International Screenwriters’ Association\, and with over a decade of experience in developing material and writers’ careers\, Max Timm’s focus with the ISA is to build a creative community and bring ISA writers closer to ISA Industry Professionals. Having attended Holy Cross College at Notre Dame and then transferring to Columbia College Chicago to study screenwriting and producing\, Max is a Midwesterner and Chicagoan at heart who prides himself on supporting creative people in as many ways possible. Recently he helped build a development program with the ISA\, submitting writers’ projects on their behalf and helping them launch their careers – eight writers received options and representation in 2015-16 because of Max’s assistance and support. His Personal Coaching Service develops working writers and their material much like a studio executive would\, and his online classes\, titled The Craft Course in Screenwriting\, offer writers outside the Los Angeles area to take part in professional full development. \nA development consultant\, manager\, and screenwriting instructor\, Max is a screenwriter and author himself. His debut novel\, a young adult fantasy adventure titled The WishKeeper\, about a teenage fairy with broken wings\, won the young adult category of the 2015 Los Angeles Book Festival and released nationwide in the Summer of 2016. Max has also served as a part-time instructor at UCLA\, will be a mentor in 2017 with the acclaimed Rocaberti Castle Writers Retreat\, and travels nationally and internationally speaking at a multitude of industry events such as the Sundance Film Festival\, Nashville Writers Conference\, and even educating art program teachers through the LA Unified School District. \nWRITING THE TV PILOT THAT SELLS:\nTelling the Inside Story Through Structure and Emotion with Jen Grisanti\nSaturday: 9:00 am – 1:15 pm \nThe key to becoming a working writer or creating longevity as a working writer is writing a TV pilot script that they can’t ignore. The pilot script is one of the hardest to write. In this 4-hour Master Series class Jen Grisanti will take you through her story system that has led 44 of her clients to sell their pilots\, five of which went to series. Part of her system includes story structure\, writing memorable characters and character dynamics\, creating a strong internal story and she will do a workshop element on adding fiction to your truth. She plans to discuss the following shows – FLEABAG (Amazon)\, WESTWORLD (HBO) and NIGHT MANAGER (AMC) and recommends that the participants watch the pilots for these shows. \nJEN GRISANTI \nMentored by Aaron Spelling\, one of the greatest executives and most prolific producers in the business\, Jen learned early on how to develop a story and make a script the best it could be before it hit the air. She worked with the executive producers\, showrunners and staff of over 15 primetime shows such as: Medium\, Numbers\, NCIS\, Girlfriends\, Charmed\, Seventh Heaven\, Melrose Place\, 90210 and many more. She has helped to launch countless writing careers over the last twenty-five years. As a nine-year Writing Instructor for Writers on the Verge at NBC\, a 12-year former studio executive and a panelist for the WGA and DGA\, she also helped other creative talents see the business through the eyes of an executive. Jen’s system for telling and selling story has also led to SEVENTY-FIVE OF HER WRITERS GETTING STAFFED. \nYOUR TELEVSION WRITING CAREER\nwith Lee Jessup\nSaturday: 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm \nIn this 3-hour Master Series class Lee will share with you everything you need to know about becoming a working television writer. This session will explore the current television landscape\, the realities and requirements for landing the agent or manager who will become instrumental for connecting you with the television industry\, the various paths available for staffing on a show or selling your pilot\, the contests\, fellowships and programs available to writers seeking to stand out in the television space\, and much more. \nLEE JESSUP \nLee is a career coach for professional and emerging screenwriters\, with an exclusive focus on the screenwriter’s ongoing professional development. Her clients include working screenwriters who have sold screenplays and pilots to major studios and booked writing assignments\, staffed television writers\, best-selling authors\, television writing programs and feature fellowships participants\, contest winners\, as well as emerging screenwriters just starting on their screenwriting journey. In her role as career coach\, Lee serves as a sort of industry guidance counselor\, adviser\, drill Sargent\, cheerleader\, confidant and strategic partner. Lee’s knowledge and expertise in the space have been utilized by such entities as the WGA\, NBC International\, and FilmCourage\, to name a few\, as well as screenwriting conferences and film festivals across the United States and around the world. Her previous book\, Getting It Write: An Insider’s Guide To A Screenwriting Career is a bestseller\, and her next book Breaking In: Tales From the Screenwriting Trenches is due out from Focal Press in late 2016/early 2017. Additionally\, she has been the interview subject of countless podcasts and screenwriting-centric websites. With her husband\, two children\, a dog\, two cats\, and hippie parents living upstairs\, Lee currently resides in Los Angeles\, where she continues to shepherd\, champion and challenge her stable of talented\, ambitious and dedicated writers. \nPITCHING PILOTS THAT SELL\nwith Corey Mandell\nSunday: 9:00 am – 12:15 pm \nThe ability to pitch yourself and your ideas is an absolutely essential skill for anyone serious about launching or building a TV writing career. In addition to knowing what is required to sell an original idea in the current marketplace\, writers need to know how to effectively market themselves in the room in order to land a staff writing job. In this 3-hour Master Series Class\, Corey teaches the specific pitching skills and techniques that have helped his students and clients sell pitches to all of the major broadcast\, cable and streaming buyers. \nCOREY MANDELL \nCorey is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter who has written projects for Ridley Scott\, Warner Brothers\, Universal\, 20th Century Fox\, Fox 2000\, Fox Family\, Working Title\, Paramount\, Live Planet\, Beacon Films\, Touchstone\, Walt Disney Pictures and more. \nHis Professional Screenwriting and Television Writing Workshops offer an alternative to the same old tired rules and formulas found in most screenwriting classes\, books and seminars. In the past three years\, 87 graduates of his classes have sold original pilots. Others have been staffed on such shows as Community\, The Fosters\, Jane The Vigrin\, Bones\, Justificed\, BoJack Horseman\, The Mentalist\, Marvel’s Agents of the Shield\, Up All Night\, Rosewood\, The Leftovers\, Treme and more. \nINDUSTRY PANEL DISCUSSION – Navigating the Screenwriting Business and Breaking into Hollywood from Chicago\nmoderated by ISA’s Max Timm\nSunday: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm \nJoin the ISA as we host a panel of distinguished industry guests who will focus on how to make the most of your screenwriting career\, intentions\, and creative pursuits no matter where in the country you live. With a focus on the Chicago creative community\, the ISA will bring you an educational\, empowering\, and inspiring panel that will get you excited to pursue your writing dreams\, with a practical and realistic approach. \nANGIE GAFFNEY \nAngie Gaffney is a Midwest-based producer and entrepreneur who serves as the President of Black Apple Media and Co-Founder of Stage 18 Chicago. \nCRAIG J. HARRIS \nA veteran TV Producer with numerous credits and hundreds of hours of produced programming\, including CNN’s Chicagoland and A&E’s The First 48\, Craig J. Harris is also an award winning Writer\, whose work has been recognized with five Emmys and a Telly Award. \nMore panelists TBD soon. \nPITCHING EVENT and COMPETITION\nmoderated by Corey Mandell\nSunday: 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm \nTen lucky writers registered for TV Weekend will get the chance to pitch our Producer’s Panel. The panel will provide notes and give advice on their pitch. The top two pitches will receive a FREE ISA Development Program Evaluation valued at $199! \nTo apply to pitch you must be registered for TV Weekend. Once you are confirmed you’ll receive an email notification with the information needed to submit to pitch. All pitches will be considered\, 10 will be chosen to pitch on stage. Please come prepared to pitch or listen and learn\, and be sure to have fun! \nHOTEL LODGING & TRANSPORTATION\nWe do not have any arrangement with local hotels but here is a list you can check out to secure your stay: \n\nSilversmith Hotel\nThe Alise Chicago\nThe Congress Plaza Hotel\n\nTravel to and from the event is up to you. There is a train station location nearby. Please refer to the Chicago Transit Authority for details. \nTHE CRAFT COURSE\n\nAll registrants for TV Weekend will receive The Craft Course ($69 value) for FREE!* \nPresented as an online version of the live Master Class hosted by Max Timm in Los Angeles\, this course was inspired by his popular writing podcast\, The Craft\, and will offer you exclusive podcast episodes only online class writers will receive. \nReceive immediate access to all lessons\, lectures\, and audio\, and the material provided within this full development screenwriting course will help you build your script\, one step at a time. This course allows you to work at your own pace and finish a script in less than 12 weeks! \nWith the amount of material that is covered in this course\, you will not find a more inexpensive course on screenwriting that offers as much as The Craft Course. The International Screenwriters’ Association takes pride in offering services to writers without breaking the bank. Take advantage of what is offered here and we promise you will come away with a stronger draft of your script had you tried to go this route alone. \nSo jump in and get ready to write! \n*Valid only for Craft Course-Online Only\, or as a discount from other Craft Courses. A discount code will be emailed to you upon completion of your payment for TV Weekend. \nDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM EVALUATION\n  \nFor a limited time\, you can add an ISA Development Program Evaluaton ($199 value) for only $150 with your TV Weekend registration. \nThe ISA Development Program can now be accessed through application! This specialized program was created to develop and support emerging screenwriters who have yet to secure an agent or manager\, while helping writers better navigate this highly competitive business to find a path to break through. Our mission is to ultimately help you get represented and sell your work.\n \nAfter applying and regardless of acceptance into the program\, your material will receive a full evaluation with up to five pages of notes. Your project will be rated and considered for inclusion in the ISA’s Development Program and\, if accepted\, will immediately enable you and your project to be submitted to ISA approved agents\, managers\, production companies\, producers and more. \nEIGHT writers in the program have signed with an agency or had their work optioned in the past TEN months. You can find out more about the ISA Development Program below\, or by visiting www.networkisa.org.
URL:https://www.jengrisanti.com/event/tv-weekend-chicago-may-5-7-2017-isa-from-concept-to-studio-deal/
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SUMMARY:2017 STORYWISE TV SPEC & PILOT TELESEMINAR – BEGINS MARCH 7\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:This is a 10-week program designed to help you write a high quality TV pilot AND spec script. In 10-weeks\, I will teach you how to learn to write at a level that will help lead your script to a sale\, get staffed on a show\, place in a writing competition or get into one of the various writing programs. This course is everything that I teach in Writers on the Verge and more.\nLast year we had over 100 writer participants from all over the world. You will not only learn all of the story tools that you need to succeed\, you will gain the opportunity to be in a private community of writers. This community is a very valuable resource. You all will have the opportunity to learn from one another via networking\, exchanging scripts and possibly starting your own writer groups. \nI’ve seen the success from this course first-hand. Many of the writers who have taken this 10-week course have gone on to sell pilots\, get staffed on TV shows and get into several of the prestigious writing programs. Forty-One of my writers have sold pilots… and 5 of them have gone to series. \nEach class will consist of a half-hour of instruction (you will receive these videos before each class to watch at your leisure.) Each call is approximately 2 – 2 ½ hours in length. On each call\, we will go over the notes for the 4 writers participating at Level #3 and I will choose one writer from Level 2 or Level 4 each week to participate. You will have an opportunity to read their scripts and make your own notes each week. You will also get to share your notes with those writers directly. This is what we do in Writers on the Verge. It is a way to prepare you for being in the Writers’ Room. Then\, five people that sign up each week will get an opportunity to pitch to a guest speaker. We all learn from hearing others pitch. This part of the program was designed to help you learn from the pitching style of others as well as give you the opportunity to pitch yourself. It’s an invaluable tool. Every level will have an opportunity to sign up for this. \nLEVEL 1 \nAt Level 1\, you get to participate in all 10 classes. You will receive a recording of the classes. You will have an opportunity to sign up to pitch to my weekly guest speakers. You get to be part of a private Facebook community. You will also get to turn in a 1-2 page pitch document on your TV spec and TV pilot script. You will receive written feedback. You have up to a year after the course is finished to turn this in. \nRegular rate – $375.00 \n \nRate for writers who have taken this before – $225.00 \n \n  \nLEVEL 2 \nAt Level 2\, you get to participate in all 10 classes. You will receive a recording of the classes. You will have an opportunity to sign up to pitch to my weekly guest speakers. You get to be part of a private Facebook community. This level also includes a one-on-one consult for your TV spec and/or TV Pilot script. \nLevel 2 w/ TV Pilot Consult \nRegular Rate – $1\,050.00 \n \nFor Alumni of my Storywise Teleseminar – $900.00 \n \n  \nLevel 2 w/ TV Spec Consult \nRegular Rate – $875.00 \n \n  \nFor Alumni of my Storywise Teleseminar – $775.00 \n \n  \nLevel 2 w/ TV Pilot and Spec Consult \nRegular Rate – $1\,600.00 \n \n  \nFor Alumni of my Storywise Teleseminar – $1\,275.00 \n \n  \nLEVEL 3 \nAt Level 3\, you will receive feedback every week on your TV spec and/or TV pilot script. This includes written and verbal feedback. You will receive a recording of the classes. You will have an opportunity to sign up to pitch to my weekly guest speakers. You get to be part of a private Facebook community. \nFor the first time\, I am going to offer you the option of not writing a TV spec. You can either write one TV pilot during the 10 weeks or you can write 2 TV pilots during the 10 weeks. \nThere are only 4 SLOTS for this level: two for drama and two for comedy. If you are interested in applying\, you will need to submit 10 pages of a script. I will select 4 submissions out of everyone that submits and announce these slots in February. The rate for Level 3 is $3\,000.00. \nThe DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS is February 13\, 2017. \nLEVEL 4 \nLevel 4 is SOLD OUT. \n  \nASSIGNMENTS \nThe Level #3 writing assignments will be due the Saturday before each class. Everyone at each level will receive a copy of the assignments turned in by the Level #3 writers so that they may follow along as well as provide notes directly to the Level#3 writer. \nLevels #1 and #2\, you will do the assignments on your own. No direct feedback is provided; however\, this is where you can use the Facebook community of writers to exchange scripts weekly and get feedback. \nGUEST SPEAKERS \n  \nWEEK 1 \nBrandon Sonnier and Brandon Margolis (THE BLACKLIST) \nWEEK 2 \nRick Muirragui (SUITS) \nWEEK 3 \nDee Harris Lawrence (ZOO\, CHICAGO PD\, ZERO HOUR\, 10-8) \nWEEK 4 \nDan O’Shannon (MODERN FAMILY\, FRASIER\, CHEERS\, etc.) \nWEEK 5 \nLee Jessup – Career Consultant For Writers (Comedy or Drama pitches) \nWEEK 6 \nChitra Sampath (GOOD BEHAVIOR\, SECRETS & LIES\, SLEEPY HOLLOW\, SOUTHLAND) \nWEEK 7 \nBrian Anthony (THE NIGHT SHIFT\, CONSTANTINE\, IRONSIDE\, ARMY WIVES) \nWEEK 8 \nAli LeRoi (SURVIVOR’S REMORSE\, ARE WE THERE YET? EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS) \nWEEK 9 \nMichael Narducci(THE ORIGINALS\, VAMPIRE DIARIES\, MEDIUM) \nWEEK 10 \nJohn K Bucher  – Author and Award Winning Writer/Director \nLink to John’s article – 5 Story Techniques From Better Call Saul \n  \nSCHEDULE \nWeek 1 – Tuesday March 7\, 2017 \nWe will go over the notes for the concepts of the spec scripts for Level #3. \nWeek 2\, Tuesday March 14\, 2017 \nWe will go over the notes for the outline of the spec scripts for Level #3. \nWeek 3\, Tuesday March 21\, 2017 \nWe will go over the notes for the first draft of the spec scripts for Level #3. \nWEEK 4\, Tuesday\, March 28\, 2017 \nWe will go over the notes for the second draft of the spec scripts for Level #3. \nWEEK 5\, Tuesday\, April 4\, 2017 \nWe will go over the notes for the third draft of the spec scripts for Level #3. \nWEEK 6\, Tuesday\, April 11\, 2017 \nWe will go over the notes for the concepts for the pilot scripts for Level #3. \n\nEASTER BREAK THE WEEK OF 4/16/17\n\nWEEK 7\, Tuesday April 25\, 2017 \nWe will go over the notes for the outlines for the pilot scripts for Level #3. \nWEEK 8\, Tuesday May 2\, 2017 \nWe will go over the notes for the first draft or first half of the first draft of the TV pilot scripts for Level #3. \nWEEK 9\, Tuesday May 9\, 2017 \nWe will go over the notes for the second draft or full-first draft of the TV pilot scripts for Level #3. \nWEEK 10\, Tuesday May 16\, 2017 \nWe will go over the notes for the third draft of the TV pilot scripts for Level #3.
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SUMMARY:CHANGE YOUR STORY\, CHANGE YOUR LIFE SCREENWRITING AND YOGA RETREAT IN NICARAGUA – MAY 22 – MAY 28\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Change Your Story\, Change Your Life\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlta is teaming up with Screencraft to bring you an intensive screenwriting and yoga retreat in Nicaragua! Join fellow writers and yoga enthusiasts for a 6-day intimate experience that delves into the craft of screenwriting and creative writing. Increase clarity\, focus and inspiration to support your creative potential through optional daily yoga and meditation sessions. \nJen Grisanti—former studio executive\, acclaimed story consultant\, and writing instructor for NBC’s Writers on the Verge—leads us through an exceptional writing workshop. In the morning\, instructional classes on valuable story tools and a system of story hones your unique voice as a writer along with the voices of your characters. Afternoons include writing workshops\, excursions and free writing time. Whether you’re looking for creative inspiration or seeking completion of your novel\, TV pilot or feature screenplay\, this retreat will take your writing to the next level! \nJake Paul White\, yoga instructor and design expert\, leads us through twice daily optional yoga sessions and meditations. All yoga experience levels are welcome! The practice of yoga opens your body and mind to deeper learning\, providing you with opportunities to unlock your full creative potential and achieve personal growth. Jake also leads additional discussions on topics including branding yourself and breaking into creative industries. \nLife comes in many shades\, both positive and negative. Writing explores life in both its light and dark experiences\, together forming the hero’s journey. This is the journey you are about to embrace—identifying your voice and message and writing from a place of emotional truth. You will go through a system of story that has led many of Jen’s clients to sell their stories and become working writers in Hollywood and beyond. There is so much to learn from story tools in fiction that you can apply to your life and your own personal narrative. Writing is healing. When you do the emotional work\, your story evolves. \nThis pristine jungle paradise on the Emerald Coast is the perfect place to reconnect with nature and break away from typical distractions that hinder your growth. Sources for inspiration include surfing\, kayaking\, horseback riding and jungle trekking. This retreat is a unique opportunity to gain a fresh perspective and get to know other inspiring\, talented writers. You will leave feeling revived\, with the tools necessary to access your full potential as a creator and achieve success in your writing career. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubmit your feature film or TV pilot screenplay for a chance to win an ALL-EXPENSES-PAID trip to Nicaragua! \n\n\n\n\nLearn More \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJen Grisanti\nWriting instructor\, story consultant and author \njengrisanti.com \n\n\n\n\nJen is an international speaker\, acclaimed story/career consultant at Jen Grisanti Consultancy Inc.\, writing instructor for Writers on the Verge at NBC\, a former 12-year studio executive\, including VP of Current Programming at CBS/Paramount\, blogger for The Huffington Post and author of the books\, Story Line: Finding Gold In Your Life Story and TV Writing Tool Kit: How To Write a Script That Sells and her new book\, Change Your Story\, Change Your Life: A Path To Your Success. In 2008\, Jen launched a highly successful consulting firm dedicated to helping talented writers break into the industry. Jen has worked with over 800 writers specializing in television\, features and novels.  Due to her expertise and mentorship\, seventy-five of her writers have been staffed on television shows and forty have sold pilots\, five that that went to series. She has taught classes\, led workshops and served on panels at some of the world’s most prestigious screenwriting conferences. Jen will be available for one-on-one story consultations at an additional cost. \nFollow Jen on Instagram: @jengrisanti \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJake Paul White\nYoga instructor and designer\njpwyoga.com \n\n\n\n\nJake is a UK based yoga instructor and designer who has been studying the art of movement for over 10 years. With over 1000 hours of trainings in yoga\, Budokon yoga and Acroyoga under his belt\, his motivation to share\, teach and give is completely clear. Jake builds his classes on two principles: balance and creativity. He believes that balance and unification between the mind and body are key components to any class\, while creativity allows for the freedom of self-expression. Jake is also highly trained in alignment and adjustments to make any student—from beginners to experts—feel safe and comfortable. His classes aim to inspire and challenge you\, allowing you to become more self-aware\, as well as more powerful. From the physical pose to the non-physical mind\, this is where the journey lies. Jake has taught at retreats and yoga festivals around the world\, in addition to teaching regular classes at London’s popular Another_Space Studio. When not on his mat\, Jake does branding and design work for some of the most influential yogis and yoga brands—including Alta Retreats! \nFollow Jake on Instagram: @jake_paul_white \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Jen Grisanti gave me the tools to mine my own experiences and translate them into any genre. She has a rare expertise in crafting story with both emotional depth and efficient structure… And what’s more\, she’s an ace at teaching others how to do it.”\n– Gina Montreal\, Co-Executive Producer at NCIS
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