The Business of Writing

$297.00

Learn how to develop the professional skill of marrying your voice and passions with real market demand to build a lasting career as a writer in Hollywood. Create projects you care about and that people will watch, all while earning the real income you deserve.

If you’re interested in creating a project that will sell and/or get produced this year, this program is a must!

Running Time: 8 hours, 24 minutes, Eight Chapters, Eight Episodes

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CHAPTER 1

PROJECT SELECTION STRATEGY, PART 1 (1:01:11)

Lesson 1-1: How to select projects that are worthy of your time, maximize your abilities, and that sell

Course downloads:

Igniting Your Passion Exercise
SWOT Analysis Home Study Worksheet
Defining Your Voice Home Study Worksheet

 

CHAPTER 2

PROJECT SELECTION STRATEGY, PART 2 (1:04:43)

Lesson 2-1: How to select projects that are worthy of your time, maximize your abilities, and that sell


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CHAPTER 3

CREATING YOUR PROJECT ROADMAP: HOW TO DEVELOP YOUR IDEA AND BRING IT TO MARKET, PART 1 (1:08:56)

Lesson 3-1: Financing and distribution strategies


Course downloads:

Project Roadmap Exercise

 

CHAPTER 4

CREATING YOUR PROJECT ROADMAP: HOW TO DEVELOP YOUR IDEA AND BRING IT TO MARKET, PART 2 (1:03:49)

Lesson 4-1: Backpacking, researching & targeting partners for your project


Course downloads:

Defining Your Strategy Targets

 

CHAPTER 5

CREATING YOUR PROJECT ROADMAP: HOW TO DEVELOP YOUR IDEA AND BRING IT TO MARKET, PART 3 (1:10:12)

Lesson 5-1: Prepping for contact – creating dynamic, professional pitch materials that attract partners and buyers


Course downloads:

Home Study Worksheet
Feature Treatment Sample – Mr & Mrs. Smith
One-Sheet Sample – Neighbors
TV Treatment Sample – Freaks and Geeks

 

CHAPTER 6

CREATING YOUR PROJECT ROADMAP: HOW TO DEVELOP YOUR IDEA AND BRING IT TO MARKET, PART 4 (1:13:15)

Lesson 6-1: Navigating the industry, making contact and building relationships


Course downloads:

Home Study Worksheet
Kawasaki – Art of Schmoozing
Why Producers Won’t Read Your Script
Query Letter Sample
Release Form Sample

 

CHAPTER 7

THE ART OF THE DEAL (1:09:49)

Lesson 7-1: How to negotiate like a pro with both sides winning (61:03)


Course downloads:

Home Study Worksheet
Sample Deal Memo

 

CHAPTER 8

CAREER ROADMAP (70:58)

Lesson 8-1: Secrets to a successful and lasting filmmaking career


Course downloads:

Home Study Worksheet

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Teacher Bio
Nat Mundel
Nat Mundel is an entrepreneur, author, public speaker and producer of film, television and reality programming. He is the founder and CEO of Voyage Media, a first-of-its-kind entertainment marketplace that incubates and brings to market talent and I.P. Voyage has been instrumental in selling, producing and/or distributing over 2000 entertainment projects.

Nat has a passion for helping storytellers connect with audiences and breaking down barriers that exist in the entrenched entertainment industry. This passion is embodied in the company’s aligning vision, the education and training it offers filmmakers, and in his book, “The Secret Handshake”, that pulls back the curtains on the inner workings of Hollywood and reveals how emerging creators can break through.

His leadership skills were developed during his previous career as a professional high-altitude mountain guide, organizing and leading expeditions to the world’s great mountain ranges.

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