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Creative Strategies for the Changing Screenwriting Landscape

July 9, 2025
To adjust to ongoing changes in industry dynamics, our symposium with Screenwriting Coach Lee Jessup will seek to help you define your most effective next steps in order to work smart and move your screenwriting career forward.

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Creative Strategies for the Changing Screenwriting Landscape

July 9, 2025
To adjust to ongoing changes in industry dynamics, our symposium with Screenwriting Coach Lee Jessup will seek to help you define your most effective next steps in order to work smart and move your screenwriting career forward.

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The Perfect Ten: How to Grab the Reader
April 10, 2024
A killer first ten pages that’ll make an executive want to keep reading your script boils down to a few key elements. In this workshop, we’ll discuss what those elements are, we’ll cite great examples from exemplary screenplays, and we’ll do some exercises together that will help you develop the perfect ten for your script.

Indie Filmmaking Crash Course, Part 2: Navigating Post-Production
March 26, 2024
In Part Two, we delve into post-production essentials that can elevate your film to new heights. From the intricate art of editing and sound design to the transformative power of music and color grading, this symposium offers a comprehensive exploration of the creative elements that shape the final product. Discover strategies for navigating film festivals, […]

Indie Filmmaking Crash Course: From Script to Distribution
March 26, 2024
An intensive two-part crash course on indie filmmaking that takes you on a comprehensive journey from script to distribution.

Indie Filmmaking Crash Course, Part 1: From Script to Screen
March 25, 2024
In this symposium, we delve into critical aspects of independent filmmaking, guiding you through the transition from script to production, engaging with investors, crafting pitch decks, managing rewrites, networking, casting, budgeting, and scouting locations. Discover the intricacies of SAG regulations, contracts, and administrative processes, as well as the importance of physical and mental health during […]

Town Hall: Unraveling the World of Comics and Graphic Novels
March 13, 2024
If you've ever wondered about the comic industry, or considered how to adapt your screenplay into a graphic novel, we've brought together writing team Jimmy Palmiotti and Craig Weeden to answer your questions.

One-on-One with Die Hard Doug Richardson
February 28, 2024
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, bourbon 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.

Storytelling Essentials: How to Write Compelling Backstory
February 13, 2024
In this workshop, Isabel Sterling (traditionally published author and master certified author coach), walks you through the fundamentals of compelling character backstory. You’ll learn where to look for relevant details, how and when to write backstory scenes, and how to get your character’s backstory on the page without info dumping or using excessive flashbacks.

How to Write a Screenplay in 30 Days
January 23, 2024
Writer and filmmaker Joe Clarke offers a unique approach, empowering writers of all levels with a week-by-week breakdown and practical techniques to quickly and confidently craft compelling feature screenplays.

Start Your Screenwriting Year with a Bang 
January 9, 2024
Screenwriting career coach Lee Jessup will explore how to best strategize for the screenwriting year, with the aim of creating and building meaningful opportunities and forward motion that every writer wants to see for their career.

Town Hall: Insights Into the Post-Strike Film & TV Industry
November 5, 2023
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.

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Creative Strategies for the Changing Screenwriting Landscape

July 9, 2025
To adjust to ongoing changes in industry dynamics, our symposium with Screenwriting Coach Lee Jessup will seek to help you define your most effective next steps in order to work smart and move your screenwriting career forward.

From Draft to Deal: What REALLY Happens After You Finish Your Book

July 15, 2025
Finishing your book is huge—but what comes next is what separates a finished manuscript from a published one. In this real-talk symposium, bestselling author and book coach Rea Frey takes you behind the curtain of what actually happens after you finish your draft—and why the real work (and magic) starts after the final page.

Beyond the Query: The First 50 Pages

July 23, 2025
Chantelle Aimée Osman, senior editor at Simon & Schuster's newest imprint, Simon Maverick, will examine what agents and editors hope to see in the first 50 pages of your manuscript. Join us for an insider's advice for improving your odds of success.

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The Great Publishing Debate: Traditional vs. Self-Publishing and What No One Tells You

June 24, 2025
Publishing a book is no small feat—but choosing how to publish it? That might be the biggest plot twist of your career. In this no-fluff, myth-busting symposium, bestselling author and publishing strategist Rea Frey breaks down the fantasy, the fine print, and the facts behind both traditional and self-publishing—so you can stop spinning in indecision and start building your own path forward.

Submitting to Small Presses and Literary Journals

June 17, 2025
Dennis James Sweeney, author of How to Submit: Getting Your Writing Published with Literary Magazines and Small Presses, will discuss the landscape of literary magazines and small presses, strategies for achieving your publication goals, and how to navigate the meaningful but difficult act of sending out the writing you’ve worked so hard on.

One-on-One with Producer Michael Peterson

June 10, 2025
Pipeline Senior Executive Matthew Misetich sits down with Michael Peterson, Vice President of Development for Phoenix Pictures, to discuss the art of screenwriting and filmmaking through the lens of a producer.

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