Archive for the ‘Coffee Break Podcasts’ Category

It’s Who You Know: Networking Tips From An Expert!

Thursday, February 24th, 20112011-02-24T19:57:55Zl, F jS, Y

The Networking King! Julie speaks with Erik Cooper, a writer who moved to LA and made the MOST of it! Find out how Erik has lunch with writers like Shane Black, (LETHAL WEAPON) and Michael Arndt (TOY STORY 3, LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE). Find out what do to and what NOT to do to make the most out of relationship-building in Hollywood!

 

101 Things I Learned in Film School with Neil Landau

Monday, February 21st, 20112011-02-21T20:05:06Zl, F jS, Y

Neil Landau, co-writer of DON’T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER’S DEAD (Christina Applegate), instructor in the MFA in Screenwriting and Producing programs at both UCLA School of Film & Television and USC School of Cinematic Arts as well as author of 101 Things I Learned in Film School talks about film school, screenwriting, staying positive in a tough industry and much, much more.

Jen Grisanti, TV Consultant and Advisor

Monday, February 21st, 20112011-02-21T19:56:03Zl, F jS, Y

Julie speaks with renowned television consultant, former network executive and current instructor for NBCU’s Writers On the Verge, Jen Grisanti, about what’s hot and what’s not this upcoming pilot season. Find out whether you should write a spec or a pilot, which specs are hot and how to find out and much, much more.

Running out of Ideas

Monday, February 21st, 20112011-02-21T12:00:06Zl, F jS, Y

Some writers are idea machines. Some aren’t. Where do you find inspiration when you need it?

Writing From the Deepest Part of Yourself

Monday, February 14th, 20112011-02-14T12:00:35Zl, F jS, Y

Don’t necessarily write about YOUR life. Write about LIFE.

The Mission Statement

Monday, February 7th, 20112011-02-07T12:00:51Zl, F jS, Y

Set goals for your writing career and imagine the future writer you want to be.

When Good People Write Bad Scripts

Monday, January 31st, 20112011-01-31T12:00:17Zl, F jS, Y

We’ve all got a drawer full of them. What went wrong?

The Page One Rewrite

Monday, January 24th, 20112011-01-24T12:00:03Zl, F jS, Y

Ideas to help re-imagine elements of your script when you need a complete do-over.

The Sideways Rewrite

Tuesday, January 18th, 20112011-01-19T06:25:37Zl, F jS, Y

Tips on staying organized and focused when you rewrite.

Naming Characters

Friday, January 14th, 20112011-01-15T01:49:18Zl, F jS, Y

Don’t miss out on an opportunity to give your characters names with subtext, irony and meaning.