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In this OnDemand webinar, she’ll dive deep into the processes to help writers come to the negotiation table well-informed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT YOU’LL LEARN:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe common paths of book-to-film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA checklist of pitch materials an author needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to recognize a scam when you see one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe differences between option and shopping agreements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow book-to-film rights get sold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the process works if you’re self-published or unagented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA case study and other out-of-the-box paths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenefits (and warning signs) of book contests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for authors and screenwriters collaborating together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow writing partnerships work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHO SHOULD ATTEND:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthors who are looking to sell their book-to-film rights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreenwriters who want to adapt books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters who want to understand the filmmaking process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters who are afraid of getting scammed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters looking for resources to learn the business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters wanting to maximize the success of their novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters who want to challenge themselves to write in a different medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-image=\"eqkesvp08sof\" src=\"https:\/\/d36ai2hkxl16us.cloudfront.net\/course-uploads\/5b1efce1-664c-4ec6-bf83-295d6846afdb\/pa4cy04m355i-jeanne-bowerman-WDC_150.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pipelineartists.com\/author\/jeanne-veillette-bowerman\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeanne Veillette Bowerman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a Senior Executive at Pipeline Media Group and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookpipeline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBook Pipeline\u003c\/a\u003e, Editor-in-Chief of Pipeline Artists, co-host of the Pipeline Artists original podcast, \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.recklesscreativespodcast.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReckless Creatives\u003c\/a\u003e,\" former Editor-in-Chief of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eScript\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emagazine and a former Senior Editor at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWriter's Digest\u003c\/em\u003e. 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Get them to keep reading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrary to what you may think, your opening pages don’t have to be filled with the best and biggest ideas you’ve ever had. Every page does NOT need to explode with action, drama, romance, epic sci fi battles or whatever. But they do need to engage your reader.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTim Schildberger’s vast experience coaching writers, running screenplay competitions and writing the Amazon best selling book ‘The Audience and You – A guide to writing screenplays with emotional impact’ means he’s read more opening pages than you’ve had hot dinners. He has a rich understanding of what works, and common errors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis OnDemand webinar will explore why these pages matter so much, and how you can entice a reader to stay with your script. 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