22: Where to Get a Mentor For Christmas Scripts

08/25/24 • 28 min

Screenwriter Lisa Hepner shares how she found a mentor who became integral to her career. She also highlights how mentorship programs can offer industry insights that elevate your writing.

Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, this episode offers practical advice on why having a mentor could be the key to your success.

To get our action checklist, a full transcript and the show notes – go here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SF1USP83AS6Qya2QFSJ3Ak6ZZseVjdza/view?usp=sharing

Check out the YouTube version of the interview here: https://youtu.be/C4VL8Y0Ca5A

Screenwriter Lisa Hepner shares how she found a mentor who became integral to her career. She also highlights how mentorship programs can offer industry insights that elevate your writing.

Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, this episode offers practical advice on why having a mentor could be the key to your success.

To get our action checklist, a full transcript and the show notes – go here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SF1USP83AS6Qya2QFSJ3Ak6ZZseVjdza/view?usp=sharing

Check out the YouTube version of the interview here: https://youtu.be/C4VL8Y0Ca5A

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21: Are You Targeting the Right Christmas Producer?

Screenwriter Karen Schaler discusses how to strategically target the right producers, ensuring your Christmas movie idea lands in the hands of those most likely to bring it to life.

Discover the importance of researching production companies that align with your story's theme, how to tailor your pitch to their specific preferences, and why your success largely depends on strategic targeting after your script is written. If you're looking to turn your holiday screenplay into a beloved Christmas classic, this episode is packed with essential insights to help you succeed.

For the shownotes, an action checklist and a full transcript - click here:

https://christmasmoviescreenwriter.com/21-are-you-targeting-the-right-christmas-producer

Youtube video (new!) https://youtu.be/6GIq0RtZJDE

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23: Secrets to Breaking Into Christmas Movies

Screenwriter Kelly Peters offers practical tips on how to make your Christmas scripts stand out to producers, from focusing on the producibility of your script to understanding the importance of networking.

This episode is packed with actionable advice for screenwriters looking to make their mark in the Christmas movie genre.

For our action checklist, the show notes and the full transcript - go here:

https://christmasmoviescreenwriter.com/23-secrets-to-breaking-into-christmas-movies/

(NEW) See the video interview: https://youtu.be/I6fH1WtUnUY