Symposium by Pipeline Artists

Writing can be lonely. You brainstorm alone, draft alone, revise alone. Maybe you are lucky enough to have a beta reader or editor at the end. But what if you could build the story with someone from the beginning?We know what you’re asking:Will I lose creative control?What if our styles clash?What if one of us writes faster?How do we even start?In this candid, craft-focused session, authors Lauren Nossett and Rea Frey share what they have learned from co-writing together, from early brainstorming sessions to managing deadlines and dividing responsibilities.Attendees will walk away with a practical, step-by-step framework for successful collaboration.You will learn how to:Find the right creative partner and build a strong author communityBrainstorm collaboratively without sacrificing your voiceEstablish a writing schedule and clear expectationsDivide tasks strategically based on individual strengthsNavigate creative disagreements productivelyGive and receive constructive feedback in service of the storyUse collaboration to expand reach and strengthen promotionBy the end of the session, you will have the tools and confidence to decide whether co-writing is right for you and, if so, how to do it successfully.Resources:Slideshow PresentationRea’s WebsiteRea on IG: @reafreyauthorRea’s Book CoachingRea's new book, Dear Mother: A Thriller (out April 28, 2026)Lauren's new book, Indie Darling (out in July, 2026)Lauren’s WebsiteLauren on IG: @laurennossettLauren on SubstackLauren’s Developmental Editing ServicesNashville AuthorsRea’s Symposium Host PageLauren’s Symposium Host PageRelevant On-Demand Symposiums:“How to Approach Editing Without Losing Your Sh*t” by Rea Frey"The Book Skeleton Workshop: How to Structure Your Story Before Writing a Single Word" by Rea Frey More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

If you're a listener to the podcast "The Shit No One Tells You About Writing," you already know the amazing literary agent CeCe Lyra. To say we're thrilled to have her on Symposium is the understatement of the year.At Symposium we have one important rule: To tell people what they need to hear not necessarily what they want to hear. Hard truths will get you farther in your career than false hope, and CeCe politely puts her Grinch hat on to deliver the honest advice you need to improve your odds at publication.We'll dive into the world of a lit agent, the advice writers need to improve, and you'll even get to ask questions, too!*NOTE: Zoom played tricks with CeCe's calendar, so we got the party started a little late. You can watch the first minutes of Jeanne's impromptu AMA, or skip to the 8:30-minute mark when CeCe's genius starts.Cecilia “CeCe” Lyra is a literary agent at Wendy Sherman Associates representing adult fiction and non-fiction. She is drawn to books with strong hooks and smooth writing, told with originality, nuance, and authenticity. A long-term strategic thinker, CeCe prioritizes the creative reach and sustainable longevity of her authors’ careers, and she is especially looking for clients with whom she can build fruitful, lasting relationships.Both a storyteller and a storyseller, CeCe believes that stories are empathy-generating machines capable of healing, connecting, and enacting true change. As a mixed race Latinx immigrant, CeCe understands the power of seeing oneself reflected in books, hence her passion for championing under or misrepresented voices and narratives that contribute to a larger cultural conversation. CeCe is a member of the Association of American Literary Agents (AALA). The popular podcast The Shit No One Tells You About Writing, for which CeCe is a co-host, has over four million downloads. CeCe is also a recovering lawyer, but asks that you do not hold that against her.Resources from this session:CeCe’s ClassesCeCe’s WebsiteCeCe on Threads: @cece_lyra_agentCeCe on IG: @cece_lyra_agentCeCe’s LinkTreeWendy Sherman AssociatesWendy Sherman Associates Submission GuidelinesPodcast December Bonus Episode with Agents of Wendy Sherman Associates“The Shit No One Tells You About Writing” Substack More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

Matt Misetich, Executive Director of Pipeline Media Group, talks with screenwriter Crosby Selander about the state of the screenwriting industry. Included in the discussion is a live Q&A with the attendees.Crosby Selander is a Los Angeles based screenwriter and filmmaker. He received a double BA from New York University, and his MFA from Carnegie Mellon University where he was the recipient of a Shubert Fellowship. After placing as a finalist in the Script Pipeline Screenwriting Contest, his screenplay BRING ME BACK (currently set up at Legendary) went on to become the biggest spec sale of 2020, and one of the biggest all-time from an unproduced writer.Crosby went on to develop the Hugo-winning novel THE FOREVER WAR for TV alongside director Francis Lawrence for Village Roadshow, and served in the feature writing room for the MATCHBOX movie for Skydance.He has projects in active development at Lab Brew, 193, and Weed Road. His short films have played at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Hollyshorts, and dozens of other film festivals around the world. He’s been featured in Variety, the Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, and China Daily, among others.He's repped for film/tv at UTA and Kaplan Perrone Entertainment.Watch Recording on YouTubeCrosby on X: @CrosbySelander More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

Pipeline Executive Director Matthew Misetich talked with Michael Peterson, Vice President of Development for Phoenix Pictures, to discuss the art of screenwriting and filmmaking through the lens of a producer.As always, our Symposium one-on-one conversations are a community event, welcoming the audience's questions, too.Resources:Recording on YouTubeMichael Peterson’s BioRelevant Symposiums Sessions:“Writing to Budget” by Bob Saenz“Creative Strategies for the Changing Screenwriting Landscape” with Lee JessupWednesday, August 6th: “Logline Workshop” with Merridith Allen (offered multiple times a year) More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

Kate McKean is a literary agent at the Howard Morhaim Literary Agency in Brooklyn, but she's also an author and the creator of the popular Agents & Books newsletter. Get ready for the ultimate agent AMA.Pipeline exec Jeanne Veillette Bowerman conducts an intimate one-on-one dialogue with Kate, diving into the life of an agent, and also her new book, Write Through It: An Insider’s Guide to Publishing and the Creative Life, coming out in June. If that's not enough, she also has a picture book set to publish by Sourcebooks in 2026.As always, our Symposium one-on-one conversations are a community event. While Jeanne and Kate converse, your questions will be addressed, too.Pour a beverage, sit back and relax. Enjoy the dialogue.Resources:Kate’s WebsiteAgents + Books NewsletterKate on IGKate on XKate on BlueSkyKate on GoodreadsOrder Kate’s new book, Write Through It: An Insider’s Guide to Publishing and the Creative LifeFree Symposiums Mentioned:Hard Truths: Book Writing CompetitionsOne-on-One with Victoria Strauss More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

J.T. Ellison is not only a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 30 novels, she's also an EMMY® award winning co-host of the literary TV show A WORD ON WORDS, and one of the most generous professional writers in the industry.As always, our Symposium one-on-one conversations are a community event. While Jeanne Veillette Bowerman and J.T. converse, your questions will be addressed, too!Pour a beverage, sit back and relax. Join the dialogue.Resources from this session:J.T. Ellison's WebsiteJ.T.'s SubstackJ.T.'s NewsletterReckless Creatives Podcast with John TrubySymposium: "Self-Publishing: The Fundamentals and Beyond" More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

Writing contests provide an opportunity for writers to get recognition for their work, win monetary prizes, and even have their work pitched to literary agents.Understanding how contests actually work and what types of projects typically resonate is essential to any writer looking to compete—the story idea, the quality of the writing sample, the voice of the author, etc.Our Book Pipeline execs, Matthew J. Misetich, Ciara Duggan and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman, join contest-winning writer Laura Picklesimer to offer insider tips on writing competitions. More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

Reckless Creatives podcast co-hosts, Jeanne Veillette Bowerman and Sadie Dean, had a live conversation with the legendary Scott Myers about screenwriting, the life of an artist, his new book, The Protagonist's Journey: An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and Storytelling, and so much more. This episode was recorded on May 16, 2023, during the WGA strike.Our regular Reckless Creatives listeners and Symposium attendees participated and asked Scott questions, too!Scott has more thoughts on the WGA strike, too. Check his blog for updates.[Note: For the MovieMaker article on dos and don'ts for pre-WGA writers during the WGA strike, read here.]Resources discussed:The Protagonist's Journey: An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and StorytellingScott's site: Go Into the StoryScott's WGA strike updatesScott's Facebook group: Zero Draft ThirtyMovieMaker article "Dos and Don'ts for Pre-WGA Writers"Follow Scott: @gointothestoryFollow Sadie: @SadieKDeanFollow Jeanne: @jeannevb More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

Pipeline Executives Roni Brown and Spike Scarberry join Thomas Krajewski—the co-creator of Primer (DC), a really rad graphic novel series, and a former Script Pipeline TV Winner (2014)—to discuss the intricacies of the comic world.You might even leave wanting to adapt your screenplay into a graphic novel!Watch the video of this session on Symposium site. More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

Nothing compares to the opportunity of doing a face-to-face pitch of your manuscript to a literary agent at a writing conference. While most writers are terrified of the pitching process, it's often the best experience an author can have in understanding not only how the publishing industry works but also the critical dynamics of the author/agent relationship.But the trick is—you only get about five minutes to make a great first impression and (hopefully) receive a request to submit your work for consideration.Jeanne Veillette Bowerman, Executive at Pipeline Media Group and former Senior Editor at Writer's Digest, has a decade of experience speed pitching both literary agents and Hollywood producers. She'll share tips on how to hone your pitch to get a decision-maker excited about reading your work.This event will cover:Setting realistic goalsHow a speed-pitching event worksCreating an effective quick pitch for fiction and nonfictionLogline tipsDos and Don'ts of pitching an executivePost pitching event action itemsDownload the slideshow PDF.[Recorded July 6, 2022] More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

Doug Richardson has spent decades writing for the film industry. You might have heard of Die Hard 2, Hostage, and the OG Bad Boys. He's that Doug.But he's also a novelist, scotch aficionado, and producer ... and a hell of a lot of fun.Pipeline exec Jeanne Veillette Bowerman sits down with Doug to chat about all things writing, and also asks Doug your questions, live, in our Q&A.Doug's bio:Doug Richardson, born in Arcadia, California, grew up on a ranch near Sacramento and developed a passion for cinema after discovering Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels. He studied at USC’s School for Cinematic Arts, initially aspiring to direct, but shifted his focus to screenwriting, which led to a contract with Warner Brothers and the opportunity to write for major studios. His breakthrough came with the screenplay for Die Hard 2, followed by successes like Bad Boys, Money Train, and Hostage. In addition to his screenwriting career, Doug authored novels, including the Lucky Dey Thriller series, known for their dark and gripping storytelling. Living in Southern California with his wife, Karen, Doug balances his Hollywood projects with writing novels, enjoying golf, scotch, and cooking for loved ones.Resources from this session:Jeanne's Script Magazine article about lessons learned from DougHow Doug got the Die Hard 2 gig7-Figure Sale Story: A Million-Dollar ViewOne-on-One with Lane Shefter-BishopHard Truths: What Film and TV Reps Actually WantLogline Workshop (Quarterly)Doug on X: @byDougRichDoug's LinktreeDoug's Books More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

If you've ever wondered about the comic industry, or considered how to adapt your screenplay into a graphic novel, we've brought together a stellar writing team to answer your questions: Jimmy Palmiotti (Harley Quinn, Painkiller Jane, Jonah Hex) and Craig Weeden (Killing Time in America).Some of the topics we'll cover:Realistic expectations of the industryWriting in multiple mediumsCost of creating comicsAdaptation to film and TVOptioning processCrowdsourcingResources from this session:Jimmy Palmiotti's PaperFilms"Gutter Talk: Graphic Novel Technique for Screenwriters" by Craig WeedenFantasima KickstarterCraig Weeden's Pipeline Artist ArticlesSpike Scarberry's Pipeline Artist ArticlesBook Pipeline's Unpublished Contest (NEW Comic & Graphic Novel category)Brene Brown Empathy VideosJimmy on X: @jpalmiottiJimmy on IG: @jimmypalmiottiCraig on X: @craig_weeden More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

Pipeline Exec Ruth Sabin chats with producers Eric Brodeur and Ty Leisher of Exit 44 Entertainment about all things production, from script development to post-production—most importantly, what makes a story stand out as worthy of producing.Exit 44 Entertainment was co-founded by Eric Brodeur and Ty Leisher to create mind-bending action and horror stories that leave your head spinning and your heart pumping as the credits roll. Based on the Manhattan Beach Studios Lot, the company acquires, develops, packages, and produces films that push conventional genre boundaries for film and television.With a decade of experience in feature film post-production, Eric brings a unique understanding of what it takes to create cost-effective and engaging films. Ty is an expert in bringing concept-driven films to a global market, having received critical acclaim for his directorial debut. His writing has also been recognized by prestigious organizations, including the Sundance Film Festival.Exit 44 has strong relationships with industry-leading studios, sales agents, financiers, and distributors, making it a rising player in the production industry. Their supernatural horror film, 11th Hour Cleaning, was released in 2022 and received critical acclaim, further solidifying Exit 44's place in the industry.[Recorded February 20, 2023] More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

It's never been more important for writers to cast wide nets and write in multiple mediums. Lee Matthew Goldberg does just that.Lee has been a finalist in both Script Pipeline and Book Pipeline, and continues to create stories for not only the screen but also for your bookshelves.Don't miss this one—especially if you're considering adapting your script into a novel![Recorded May 15, 2023]Resources from this session:EM Forster's Aspects of the NovelStephen King's On WritingElmore Leonard 10 Rules of WritingJeanne's writing sprint clockFollow Lee on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

Because of writers' passions for pursuing their dreams, we seem to be prime victims of scammers. No one works as hard as Writer Beware founder, Victoria Strauss, to investigate and educate writers on the people trying to rip money out of our hands. Jeanne Veillette Bowerman chats with Victoria about her career and passion for protecting writers, including you in the conversation with a live Q&A during the chat.Join us and learn what to watch for when an unexpected email shows up with an offer that's too good to be true.Resources:Writer Beware WebsiteWriter Beware BlogImpersonation List"How a Book Really Becomes a Movie" by Jeanne Veillette Bowerman[Recorded November 13, 2024] More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

Get comfortable.. it's therapy time!With screenwriting career coach Lee Jessup and writer-turned-therapist Phil Stark (Dude, Where's My Car?), we'll not only discuss the state of the industry but also the mindset needed to stay in the game.Perhaps, the biggest question for survival is, “Are you a screenwriter or a storyteller?” We'll discuss the pitfalls of writers painting themselves into a corner by not at least exploring other writing avenues. Let's dispel the myth of “all I need is a manager” or “all I need is to sell one script.”Yes, it’s hard out there, but it’s always been hard. Lee and Phil will share advice on getting your mindset straight, and words on the page.[Recorded October 8, 2024]Resources:The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander Symposium: "Hard Truths: What Film and TV Reps Actually Want"Symposium: "Town Hall: Insights Into the Post-Strike Film and TV Industry"Lee Jessup is a career coach for screenwriters, specializing in guiding emerging and professional scribes toward long-standing and prolific screenwriting careers in both TV and feature writing. Additionally, she has provided consulting services to NBC International, the Universal Writers Program, the Final Draft Big Break Contest and Inevitable Foundation, and is an adjunct professor with the David Lynch Graduate School of Cinematic Arts. Her one-on-one coaching clients include everyone from showrunners and studio writers to contest winners, TV writing fellows as well as writers just starting out. She is the author of the best selling books Breaking In: Tales From the Screenwriting Trenches and Getting It Write: An Insider's Guide to a Screenwriting Career.  Site | X: @leejessupScreenwriter (Dude, Where’s My Car?) turned therapist, Phil Stark, sees clients virtually from all over the state of California. He also writes about mental health and personal growth as experienced through talk therapy. His book Dude, Where’s My Car-tharsis? is available on Amazon. Site | X More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

If you have not yet learned about the most prominent, accessible, and talented publishing expert there is—the amazing Jane Friedman—you're in for a treat ...Pipeline exec Jeanne Veillette Bowerman conducts a 1-on-1 conversation with Jane for a deep dive into publishing, her recent, chaotic A.I. adventures, as well as answers our audience's burning questions.If you're curious about the latest publishing insights or just want to watch two geeky writers chat, this one's for you.[Recorded July 29, 2024]Resources:For the robust list of resources mentioned in this podcast, or to watch the video of the discussion, jump over to our Symposium site here. More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

Southern Breeze Co-Regional Advisors of the acclaimed SCBWI answer your Kidlit questions.If you are dabbling in KidLit, Co-Regional Advisors Lisa Lowe Stauffer and Melissa Miles want you to know about SCBWI.The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) is the preeminent membership organization for children’s book creators. A global community of writers, illustrators, translators, publishers, librarians, advocates, and other industry professionals working to establish a more imaginative and inclusive world through the power of children’s literature. The SCBWI mission is to support the creation of an abundance of quality children’s books, so that young people everywhere have the books they need and deserve. SCBWI offers free online workshops on a variety of topics as well as downloadable publications for those seeking both traditional or self-publishing information. Twice a year SCBWI hosts international conferences in NYC and L.A. or online.The worldwide regions, including Southern Breeze (GA, AL, FL panhandle) are run by volunteers. At the regional level SCBWI offers members opportunities for networking and connection with fellow creatives, which may include online meetings, discussion groups, free or low-cost, in-person events, scholarships, book promotional opportunities, and contests. [Recorded May 23, 2023]Resources:SCBWISouthern Breeze SCBWI contestBook Pipeline Unpublished ContestRuth's article "Best Practices for Writing 'Conferencing'"As a child hiding under the covers to read book after book, Lisa Lowe Stauffer secretly longed to write fiction herself. She also wanted pet monkeys. But first she had to write her way through journalism, marketing, consulting, travel writing, and poetry.Her work has appeared in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Miami Herald, Literary Mama, Stories for Children, and numerous business websites, brochures, newsletters, press releases and magazine articles.With the publication of Two By Two (Zonderkidz, 2018), both of her childhood wishes came true . . . although the pet monkeys are two small puppets who claim the book as their own. Check #monkeys2 on Twitter to see their adventures.Site | Twitter: @LisaLStauffer | Instagram: @LLStaufferMelissa Miles is a registered nurse and certified K-12 educator as well as a children's book author. She founded the nonprofit Superhero Success Foundation in 2019, and has published two picture books benefitting the nonprofit, which offers scholarships and donates books to children's hospitals. Melissa is a co-Regional Advisor for the Southern Breeze region of SCBWI and is represented by Kristen Terrette of Mart More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

Screenwriting contests should not be a mystery. They should be another opportunity for writers to land representation and move their scripts (and career) forward. Understanding what contests do, how they actually work, and what types of scripts typically resonate is essential to any screenwriter looking to compete.Our Script Pipeline execs have assembled to offer insider tips on writing competitions, the current landscape for film and TV (which is continuously in flux, it seems), and in turn, what we feel tends to spark with industry. All to increase your odds of securing placements and garnering attention from reps and producers.Pipeline Execs in attendance: Roni Brown: @_RoniBrown Spike Scarberry: @SpikeScarberry Michelle Domanowski: @MDomano428Ruth Sabin: @RuthSabin1 Matt Misetich: @SPMJMJeanne Veillette Bowerman: @jeannevb[Recorded January 18, 2023]Pipeline Screenwriting Contests:Screenwriting | TV Writing | First Look | Pitch ContestServices: WorkshopResources from this episode:Reckless Creatives - Scott Myers: It's Time to Shun the ShouldSymposium - Hard Truths: What Film and TV Reps Actually Want More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

A special Town Hall event in which two top reps peel back the curtain into the attributes they look for in a potential client. Take out your notepads (digital or otherwise) and get ready for some insider advice ...Moderators Matt Misetich and Ruth Sabin of Script Pipeline will be joined by John Zaozirny (Bellevue) and Halle Mariner (IAG).[Recorded August 17, 2022]Note: There is swearing ... so put the kids in front of the TV.Hailing from the Midwest, Halle Mariner graduated from Columbia College Chicago in film business before moving out to L.A. Previously, she worked in film sales for Shoreline Entertainment and Preferred Content. Currently, Halle works at IAG as an agent in the Scripted Literary Department. As a honoree of Colour Associates 2019 Next Up List, Halle has been on boards for Women Wednesday’s BIPOC Mentorship Program Committee, #Startwith8 Mentorship program, and HRTSA Committee.IAG is midsize full service agency repping clients from talent, music, literary across TV, Film and Books, branding, comedy touring and more. Representing clients like Gary Oldman, Melissa Leo, 50 Cent, Mary J. Blige, Regina Hall, Justin Chon (BLUE BAYOU), Ms. Pat, John Carpenter, Derek Kolstad (John Wick Franchise), and many more.John Zaozirny oversees the feature film production and Literary Management Team for Bellevue Productions. His clients’ writing and directing credits include INFINITE, PARALLEL, ELI, BAD MATCH, BETTER WATCH OUT, HEAVY TRIP, OFFICE UPRISING, SPLINTER, A CROOKED SOMEBODY, amongst others. As well, his clients have had 26 scripts on the last seven Black Lists, the annual list of the best unproduced feature scripts, including BLONDE AMBITION, the number one script on the 2016 Black List, HEADHUNTER, the number one script on the 2020 Black List, and CAULIFLOWER, the number one script on the 2021 Black List.His clients have also written on TV shows such as SHANTARAM, FBI INTERNATIONAL, BOSCH, MR ROBOT, TRAINING DAY, TINY PRETTY THINGS, HAWAII FIVE-O, THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE and HAND OF GOD, amongst others. He was an executive producer on the feature films ALWAYS WATCHING and PARALLEL and produced ELI,  which was released by Netflix. He most recently produced INFINITE, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Mark Wahlberg, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Dylan O’Brien, which was released by Paramount Plus.Raised in Vancouver, Canada, John is a graduate of the Tisch Film and Television program at New York University.   More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

Whether a writer is up-and-coming or a pro, they need to know when to ask for feedback and how to handle receiving notes in order to elevate their stories and improve their craft.Join our panel discussion with Pipeline Execs Michael Owens and Matt Misetich, joined by Doug Richardson (Die Hard 2, Bad Boys, Hostage), and screenwriter Merridith Allen for a live Q&A.Resources from this episode:Jeanne's Script Magazine article about slicing pages.Symposium: Merridith's in-depth workshop on feedback Doug Richardson's books.Doug Richardson: @byDougRichMerridith Allen: @MerridithAllenMatt Misetich: @SPMJMMichael Owens: @mikeyaowensWatch the video of this session here.[Recorded August 23, 2023] More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

Symposium presents a robust one-on-one dialogue between Pipeline Exec Jeanne Veillette Bowerman and screenwriter and author Kevin Jones, whose debut novel, Black Tide, started as a screenplay. Join us as we explore the challenges and benefits of writing in multiple mediums.[Recorded September 7, 2022]After graduating from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a degree in film production, KC Jones returned to the Pacific Northwest to focus on a career in screenwriting. He was a three-time Script Pipeline Screenwriting Finalist and won the 2013 Pitch Contest before ultimately making the leap to novels. When not writing, he can usually be found cooking, playing video and board games, or exploring the local wilderness with his wife. Black Tide was his debut novel, based on his 2009 screenplay.Watch the video recording on Symposium.Site | Twitter | IG More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

Join screenwriting career coach, Lee Jessup, and Bellevue's literary manager, Jeff Portnoy, for a discussion about the post-strike state of the screenwriting industry to better prepare yourself for breaking into the new landscape of Hollywood.Get your questions answered live![Recorded November 5, 2023]Lee Jessup: @LeeZJessupJeff Portnoy: @jeff_portnoyResources:Watch RecordingChat TranscriptLee Jessup's WebsiteLee's Screenwriters Support Group"The Secret to Finding a Screenwriting Mentor" by Jeanne V BowermanAs discussed by Jeff and Lee, loglines are critical in getting a manager's attention. Watch for our Logline Workshop with Merridith Allen, which we run quarterly! More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

In Symposium's One-on-One Town Hall series, Pipeline executives sit down for in-depth and personal conversations with our friends in publishing, screenwriting, and filmmaking.For our next session, Jeanne Veillette Bowerman speaks with New York Times best-selling author L. M. Elliott to unpack the layered process involved in creating accurate and riveting historical fiction.This candid discussion dives into the challenges of forging back into history, sometimes where no original documents exist, including how to handle both the accuracy of little period details as well as larger historical facts, and where the appropriate line between fact and fiction lies.The conversation (and wine ...) will flow openly about historical and biographical fiction, an author's process during research and writing, resources and how to organize them, and the importance of accurately depicting the time period and surrounding events in the most entertaining way possible.Watch our discussion on YouTube.Find upcoming events and browse our archives.L. M. Elliott was a senior writer for the Washingtonian magazine, covering women’s issues, mental health, and the performing arts for twenty years before becoming a New York Times best-selling author of historical and biographical fiction. Her twelfth and latest, Louisa June and the Nazis in the Waves—set in Tidewater Virginia during the deadly U-boat attacks on our East Coast in 1942—has been called “superb,” “deeply moving,” and “an engrossing must have” in four starred reviews in Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, ALA Booklist, and School Library Journal. Her novels explore a variety of eras (the Italian Renaissance, the American Revolution, WWII, and the Cold War), and are written for a variety of ages. Many have been named NCSS/CBC Notables, Kirkus Bests, Bank Street College Best Books, and Jefferson Cup Honor Books. Her best known works are Under a War-torn Sky and Hamilton and Peggy!  To learn more about Laura, follow her on Twitter or Instagram @L_M_Elliott. Site | Twitter | IG | FB More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

Just for the emerging TV writers ... a panel peeling back the curtain of a writer's room. What you should expect, how to prepare, and tips on breaking in and staying in. Part Q&A, and, of course, part therapy session.Moderated by Pipeline's Jeanne Bowerman and Matt Misetich with three stellar panelists ...Roni Brown @_RoniBrownBlack Dynamite (Adult Swim), Jim Henson's Math Party, Pupstruction (Disney Jr.), Daniel Spellbound (Netflix) Sean Collins-Smith @SeanTwoNamesField of Dreams (Peacock), Chicago P.D. (NBC)Alie Flierl @2degreesofalieSchool Of Rock (Nickelodeon), BoJack Horseman (Netflix), Conan (TBS)Watch the video on Symposium site. [Recorded June 15, 2022]  Find upcoming events and browse our archives. More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

Whether you’re an author with a book to promote, or a writer seeking exposure as you navigate your journey, you may regard TikTok as a looming Gen Z storm cloud you can’t out-run.Luckily, it isn’t as dire as all that. Join Romi Moondi as she shares her uncomfortable but ultimately useful experience with TikTok, in the run-up to the release of her first traditionally published novel. This presentation will cover: Getting familiar with booktok vs. authortok vs. writertokThe business vs. personal account, music rights, and getting a link in bioDealing with the lack of crossover in followers between TikTok and your other social media accountsNo, you don’t have to danceUsing TikTok for a book launchUsing paid posts to your advantageLeveraging TikTok videos on Instagram reels (i.e. minimize your work, maximize your exposure)Using other social media sites for your writing careerQ&A[Recorded July 25, 2022]Click here for Romi's handout.Romi Moondi is a Canadian writer who primarily writes romantic comedies with the aim to make you laugh, activate your heartstrings, and maybe even make your eyes produce some salty discharge. Her 2022 diverse romantic comedy novel 24 Hours in Paris received a Publishers Weekly starred review and was the Publishers Weekly 2022 #1 Summer Romance Read. Missing in Paris, her romantic comedy feature screenplay, was a 2020 Big Break Screenwriting Contest quarterfinalist (top 3%), and also received an official “Recommend” rating from Script Pipeline. When she’s not writing or travelling, Romi can be found in Toronto copywriting for clients. Site | Twitter | Facebook More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

For our inaugural one-on-one session, Jeanne Veillette Bowerman dives into a candid discussion with multi-award-winning producer/director Lane Shefter Bishop, who CNN dubbed "The Book Whisperer." Lane wrote Sell Your Story in a Single Sentence: Advice from the Front Lines of Hollywood and is also the CEO of Vast Entertainment—the go-to book-to-screen company, with numerous projects, both completed and in active development.The conversation (and probably wine) will flow openly about acquiring books, writing adaptations, directing, writing for hire, and pitching to networks—with the honest truth front and center.[Recorded January 24, 2022]Find upcoming events and browse our archives.*******Lane Shefter Bishop is a multi-award-winning producer/director who has received numerous accolades for her work including an EMMY, six Telly Awards, a Videographer Award, three Communicator Awards, a Sherril C. Corwin Award, an Aurora Award, a Davey Award, a New York Festivals Award and the DGA Fellowship Award for Episodic Television. Currently Ms. Bishop is the CEO of Vast Entertainment, the go-to book-to-screen company, with numerous projects, both completed and in active development, including:Producing Feature Films, The Duff for CBS Films & Lionsgate and Assassination Games for MPCA—both based on books. Producing TV Series, The Brain Trust for NBC, Confessions of a Sociopath for Universal Cable Productions, and The Forgetting for Netflix—all based on books. Producing the Limited Series, The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein for Sony Pictures Television—also based on a book. Writing, producing and directing numerous TV Movies for Lifetime including His Secret Marriage, He Knows Your Every Move, Wicked Moms Club, Blood Sweat and Lies and The Chocking Game. And Directing the Streaming Movie A Brother's Honor for Passionflix, based on NY Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson’s popular novel.Additionally, Ms. Bishop is also a contributing writer to both Boss Magazine and Entrepreneur Magazine, is a three-time speaker at the WGA and numerous writers’ conferences and is author of Sell Your Story in a Single Sentence: Advice from the Front Lines of Hollywood, published by prestigious W.W. Norton & Company (2016). The book hit #1 on Amazon in New Releases five times before its actual release date. In an online interview, CNN dubbed her “ More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

Pipeline Executive Spike Scarberry chats with writer Bryce McLellan on how he went from Pipeline Pitch Contest winner, to developing a pilot with us, to creating the graphic novel Verge with Red5.[Recorded March 15, 2023]Bryce McLellan is a Writer, Director and Journalist based in Sydney, Australia. He's the creator of the comic Verge, published by Red5. He also directs Documentaries with a human rights and environmental focus, including Seed, which received national TV broadcast, and Jesus in Congo which was acquired by the United Nations. He's currently shooting a Sci-fi feature film called Earthbound.Verge Comic More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

In this panel discussion, producers Beth Bruckner O'Brien and Sandra Leviton will give a behind-the-curtain perspective on what it takes to find, acquire, steam-roll, and eventually produce a great project—also some tips on what you can do to get your work into the proper hands (aka: producers). Leave no rock unturned …[Recorded October 19, 2022]BETH BRUCKNER O'BRIENBeth is a writer, producer and entertainment executive who has worked on 36 films during her career. Currently, Beth is developing and packaging a slate of films as an independent producer, including THE NEST, a domestic violence thriller Beth wrote, with Natalia Leite (MFA, The Handmaid’s Tale) attached to direct, and Halle Berry on board to produce with her production company run by Holly Jeter.  She is also producing the film adaptation of the bestselling book ON A QUIET STREET by Seraphina Nova Glass.Beth also teaches the business of screenwriting and producing at UCLA and USC’s Cinematic School of Arts.SANDRA LEVITONA Tribeca Film Institute alum, Sandra Leviton is a Los Angeles based producer and writer for Under the Stars Entertainment. On February 8, 2022, “Student Body”, a coming-of-age horror film written & directed by Lee Ann Kurr, starring Christian Camargo (“See”, “The Hurt Locker”, “Dexter”) and Harley Quinn Smith (“Once Upon A Time In Hollywood”, “Cruel Summer”, “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot”), and Montse Hernandez (“Lowriders”, “Jane The Virgin”), will be released via 1091 Pictures. Motion Pictures Exchange is handling worldwide sales. Her previous film, “ZONE 2”, stars Anne Ramsay (“A League of Their Own”, “Mad About You”). After playing top genre festivals, including Screamfest, and going on a world tour with Etheria, ZONE 2 is now available on Shudder and Amazon in season 2 of the "Etheria" series. Prior to starting Under The Stairs Entertainment, Sandra spent five years working in Development & Current Programming at FX, working on over 20 original series, including “American Horror Story”, “Sons of Anarchy”, “Justified”, “The Shield”, “Archer”, and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”. Previously, she worked in the TV Literary department at the Paradigm Talent and Literary Agency, was a production coordinator in reality TV, a music video producer, and story analyst for the AMC Network and Walden Media. In addition to writing and producing, Sandra is a mentor and educator for colleges, writing conferences, film festivals, and non-profit organizations. Highlights include: #StartWith8Hollywood, WOCUnite/JTC List, UCLA MFA Screenwriters Showcase, the JT3 Art Foundation, Harvardwood, Emerson College, the Savannah Film Festival, The Script Lab 360, and aTVFest in Atlanta. More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

A candid conversation on TV & film animation between two professionals who come from that imaginative world. Pipeline Exec Roni Brown will host a one-on-one discussion with Emmy Award Winner, Joshua Pruett. Topics will include everything you did not know about animation.OUR GUEST - Joshua Pruett:Emmy Award Winner Joshua Pruett is the only human being on Earth to have written for both MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 and DOCTOR WHO.Currently on Disney's HAMSTER & GRETEL (2022), Joshua is perhaps best known for his work as a TV writer on THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH Netflix animated series, the original feature for Disney Plus, PHINEAS AND FERB THE MOVIE: CANDACE AGAINST THE UNIVERSE and MILO MURPHY'S LAW. His original DOCTOR WHO story, TIDES OF THE MOON from DOCTOR WHO: THE SIXTH DOCTOR ADVENTURES: WATER WORLDS produced by Jacqueline Rayner and starring Colin Baker, Bonnie Langford and Ruth Madeley, released May, 2022 from BIG FINISH PRODUCTIONS.Joshua is also a published author, having written books for all ages, including the hilarious middle grade novel SHIPWRECKERS: THE CURSE OF THE CURSED TEMPLE OF CURSES, OR WE NEARLY DIED. A LOT. with Scott Peterson from DISNEY/HYPERION.Joshua has over fifteen years of experience inflicting laughter and monsters on others as storyboard artist, writer and creative consultant for Crunchyroll, LEGO, Warner Animation Group, Pure Imagination Studios, Disney TV, DreamWorks Feature Animation, Nickelodeon, DreamWorks TV, Awesomeness TV, Sprout/NBC Universal, Disney China/Beijing, Zombie Bake Shop, Netflix, Paramount Feature Animation as well as developing THE HAUNTED MANSION for Disney TV with Scott Peterson.He is also the author of THE JUNGLE BOOK: THE STRENGTH OF THE WOLF IS THE PACK, with Scott Peterson, an adaptation and expansion of the 2016 live action feature film, the horror short story collection THE MISERY COMPANY, AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER: LEGACY OF THE FIRE NATION from Insight Editions (2020) and contributed an original short story to the tie-in anthology PREDATOR: EYES OF THE DEMON (Titan Books, 2022).OUR HOST - Roni Brown:Over the span of 14 years, Roni Brown has worked on a plethora of network productions for ABC, Adult Swim, TLC, NBC, HULU, Netflix, and has served on the writing staff for Black Dynamite, the animated series on Adult Swim, LaGolda for Discovery Kids, Daniel Spellbound for Netflix, Math Party for Netflix/Jim Henson Studios and more! With her versatile production and writing experience Roni is looking forward to continue writing and producing for live action and animated projects. More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

A Symposium Town Hall bringing us back to a fundamental of storytelling: hook the reader. Our Pipeline staff dig into the significance of those often-troubling first 5 pages—really the first impression of a script as a whole—and how to stand out to industry reviewing your material.Moderated by Pipeline Artists Editor-in-Chief Jeanne Veillette Bowerman and Creative Executive Ruth Sabin, joined by Script Pipeline execs:Bri JanesMichael OwensMatt Misetich More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

In this debut Town Hall debate, our Pipeline staff pulls back the curtains and lets the creative community in on our daily conversations surrounding the industry. Our opening topic focuses on one of the oldest debates still hotly discussed in screenwriting: is it all about structure or the "voice" of a writer?Script Pipeline Development Execs Spike Scarberry and Karin Partin Wells will take opposite sides, debating the merits of their stance. A winner shall not be declared until first blood (symbolically) is drawn … More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

It's time for a filmmaking reality check ...Our panelists share the hard truths about filmmaking at this free Symposium Town Hall.Whether an indie production or within the studio system, bringing a screenplay to life requires a multitude of mental and creative talents.Panelists:Doug Richardson (Die Hard 2, Bad Boys) @byDougRichKay Tuxford (The MisEducation of Bindu) @kay_tuxPrarthana Mohan (The MisEducation of Bindu) @PrarthanaMohan More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts

For those who need help finding a writing routine or are deadline-driven writers, this one is for you. Jeanne Veillette Bowerman sits down with Grant Faulkner, writer and Executive Director of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). They explore not only the famous annual writing challenge, but also how to navigate the unpredictable life of a writer.Grant Faulkner is the Executive Director of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and the co-founder of 100 Word Story. He's published Pep Talks for Writers: 52 Insights and Actions to Boost Your Creative Mojo; Brave the Page; All the Comfort Sin Can Provide; Fissures, a collection of 100-word stories; and Nothing Short of 100: Selected Tales from 100 Word Story. His stories have appeared in dozens of literary magazines, including Tin House, The Southwest Review, and The Gettysburg Review, as well as in anthologies such as Best Small Fictions and Norton's New Micro: Exceptionally Short Fiction. His essays on creativity have been published in The New York Times, Poets & Writers, Writer’s Digest, and The Writer. He also hosts Write-minded, a weekly podcast on writing and publishing, and he's an Executive Producer of the upcoming TV show, America's Next Great Author.Site | Twitter | BooksResources:National Novel Writing MonthNaNoWriMo ShopNaNo Prep 101Save the Cat! Writes a NovelScrivener SoftwareWriter Beware®Agents + Books by Kate McKeanWriting Sprint Fun!Follow NaNoWordSprints on TwitterJoin #PipelineAuthors Facebook Group More Info:Pipeline ArtistsNew live Symposium sessionsWatch on-demand sessionsEnter Pipeline contestsSubscribe: YouTube ChannelX: @PipelineArtistsPipeline OG Podcasts