Our Career Strategy Sessions For Screenwriters are designed to assist you in creating a personalized plan for fulfilling your career vision and also to answer questions that are specific to your situation.
From these sessions, you will creating tangible actions and timetables to get you there. We have created a variety of strategy sessions to address your career planning needs
Producer & Literary Agent Meeting Prep
Pre-Requisite: Create a 2-minute pitch of yourself)
This session is designed to develop your ability to be yourself and to pitch yourself in an agent meeting. You will be coached on going to the agent's office, answering questions, and getting the agent interested! You will leave this session fully prepared to meet with anyone from the nicest to the busiest and most distracted to the most arrogant agent in town! You will be delighted as you discover the unique gifts you bring to the table.
Networking, Follow-Up, & Contact Development Session
You’ve probably heard "You gotta know someone in Hollywood!" But what you may not have heard is how you GET TO KNOW people—or, more accurately, how to get them to know YOU! Most actors don’t know what to do when they meet a potential contact—other than ask if they can send a headshot— let alone how to follow up, work it, or leverage the contact. This session covers how to make a memorable impression, create a follow–up plan, and produce results from your contacts. When you finish the session, you will be empowered to take action.
Pitching, Meetings, & Closing the Deal - (Hourly - $150 -- Additional Half Hour - $75)
These sessions are designed to coach you in developing and delivering a pitch for your script that will make executives want to read it and to assist writers who are going into meetings or who want information on how the business works on the inside. You will also get guidance on what to expect in meetings and tips on the kinds of deals that are made. The first session also includes a copy of the Smart Girls Guidebook "What To Do When Hollywood Wants Your Script."
Screenwriter Career Strategy Sessions
One-Hour Session with Melody .................................................... $150
30-Minute Strategy Session with Melody .......................................$95
Package of Four One-Hour Sessions ........................................... $525
Package of Five One-Hour Sessions ............................................ $650
