Writing the first draft can be scary as hell, but you need to get the clay on the table in order to sculpt it into a great story. Get tips and tricks for outlining and vomiting words on the page. … Continue reading
Author Archives: Jeanne Veillette Bowerman
Screenplay Feedback Articles
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Successful writing cannot exist in a vacuum. It’s essential to get honest feedback in order to elevate your writing to a professional level. But taking notes can be daunting. Get my tips on navigating feedback and toughening up your skin. … Continue reading
Advice on Script Consultants and Experts
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Everyone has an opinion on Hollywood and writing, so who do you listen to? Keeping an open mind and being willing to learn doesn’t mean you have to drink the Koolaid of every guru out there. No matter whose advice … Continue reading
Tips for Writing and Screenwriting Conferences
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Writing conferences are expensive, so it’s important to be prepared to make the most of the events. Often, there’s an opportunity to pitch your work as well. I’ve been to countless screenwriting conferences and share the lessons I wish I … Continue reading
Creating Characters Articles
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Everyone who knows me knows I’m a big believer in therapy and crawling inside people’s heads, both in life and in writing. I love, love, love creating complex characters. Dive inside my process of character creation. Characters: Balls of Steel™: … Continue reading
Breaking Into Hollywood Articles
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“How do I break into screenwriting?” If only I had a penny for every time someone asked that question. I wish there was a simple answer, but the film industry is possibly the most dysfunctional business model ever. The bottom-line … Continue reading
Adaptation Articles
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Look at the movie titles in the theatres. Most of them are adaptations. With Hollywood loving intellectual property, why not seek out adapting a book or even turning your own script into a novel. Writers have to be experienced in … Continue reading
Tips for Pitching Agents, Managers, and Hollywood Executives
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Pitching Hollywood executives is an art. They’re fickle. They are trained to say “no.” Buying your screenplay means they have to spend millions of dollars to get it from page to screen. Who wouldn’t be nervous to say “Hell, yes, … Continue reading
Testimonials
“As a burgeoning screenwriter, Jeanne’s webinars have provided the direction I have needed to fine tune my script and to prepare me for the challenge of selling it. Oftentimes when taking classes, I feel like I have wasted my money and my time listening to someone give predictable or vague advice. Not with Jeanne. She packs in a ton of useful information into her 90 minute webinars, and always includes specific resources. She demystifies the world of Hollywood and gives practical guidance on the etiquette of script selling. Because of her webinars, I now feel confident and energized to begin the process of selling my script. Her sincerity to teach others shines through her webinars and makes her a joy to learn from. If you are going to spend any money on your screenwriting education, it is well worth it to spend it on gleaning Jeanne’s wisdom.”
– Shannon Bowen, co-author of “When Erika Met Sophie”
“You are a Godsend. I, too, live in a remote area, and I found your presentation riveting. Thank you so much for your generosity. The content you presented was akin to striking gold.” – Crispin Littlehales
“Thank you so much for sharing great words of wisdom regarding breaking in while so far from Hollywood. There was quite a bit of invaluable websites and resources that I received from the call that will help me in my craft of being a screenwriter.” – Madeline Andrews
“The webinar was well worth it. You delivered what was promised, and what I really find useful: you not only have tips to try out, you give us links to books, websites, blogs etc. that can be sources for more scriptwriting expertise and inspiration. I look forward to putting your wisdom to work on my next draft.” – Robert Newton
This Girl
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The first time I met Diana, she was about 6 or 7, doing gymnastics in a make-shift gym in her parents’ garage. Despite kids, including my own, tumbling, laughing and shrieking around her, this girl had focus, a calm about … Continue reading