Read this info directly from an email I got this morning.

Quick Look at Writing & Selling a TV Pilot Jeanne Veillette Bowerman Online Editor ScriptMag.com For this week's screenwriting tip we revisit advice screenwriter Stephany Folsom shared about writing TV pilots. If you're trying to break into television writing, don't miss Tom Benedek's webinar on Wednesday, March 30th on The Television Plunge: Create a Great Half Hour Cable/Streaming Comedy Pilot. You do not have to attend the live event to get a recording of the presentation. ____________________  by Stephany Folsom From the beginning of summer to the start of fall is when the networks decide whether or not they are going to buy the pilot you wrote. It's the start of television development season, so it seems like the perfect time to talk about writing and (hopefully) selling a TV pilot. Many writers these days are frustrated with the limited opportunities in the feature business so they are transitioning into television. Don't get me wrong, television writing is fun and amazing, but don't jump in without a full grasp of what's involved in getting something on the air. There's no such thing as an easy paycheck. Hopefully, I can arm you with a little TV writing knowledge so you can manage your expectations, know what you're up against and boldly go forward to write and sell your first pilot. Read Stephany's tips on writing a TV pilot...

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Pixar's Emotional Core: Character Development Intensive

Wanna take a lesson in screen writing from Pixar?

Pixar's Emotional Core: Character Development Intensive Every great film causes the viewer to want go on an emotional journey with your  characters. Pixar's amazing track record has shown that they have been consistently successful in tapping into the essential qualities that can make audiences care about their characters and stories. UCLA screenwriting instructor and author Karl Iglesias will  take your writing to the next level, using an in-depth analysis of Pixar's master storytelling  and character-building techniques. In this week-long intensive, you'll first watch and discuss (via discussion boards) a three-part  video lecture exploring the way Pixar has harnessed the essential ingredients of quality storytelling and great character development to form the strong emotional core of some of  the most successful movies of the last 20 years. Then, you'll apply those ingredients to  creating a synopsis of your main character for critique to ensure that your main character has the qualities that would make your audience want to follow his or her journey. Take your storytelling and character-building to the next level! This course is open to anyone interested in Pixar's Emotional Core: Character Development  Intensive. Karl Iglesias will be available to answer all of your questions. No question goes  unanswered! See syllabus here » What you'll learn: • The one and only storytelling rule that can never be broken • How to find the emotional core of your story, as well as the plot's engine • The four elements that create a strong emotional connection with your characters • The three essential throughlines in a story including the one most writers ignore • How to make sure the stakes in your story are truly emotional

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New Literary Agents 3/23/2016

Hello, everyone!

Here are some new agents to contact.

2 New Agents Seeking Submissions NOW

Click on any name below to see the full mini-profile on the GLA Blog (with submission instructions). Good luck querying! 1. Ryann Wahl of Holloway Literary She is seeking: Ryann is interested in representing literary fiction, upmarket fiction, and young adult novels. 2. Mike Hoogland of Dystel & Goderich Literary He is seeking: sci-fi, fantasy, thrillers, upmarket women's fiction, and some children's books (picture books, MG, and YA), as well as a wide variety of narrative nonfiction, including science, history, and politics. He is particularly interested in seeing thought-provoking, realistic speculative fiction.

New Literary Agents !

Following are 4 new literary agents seeking authors. I got their names in my email. 2 New Agents Seeking Submissions NOW

Click on any name below to see the full mini-profile on the GLA Blog (with submission instructions). Good luck querying! 1. Kemi Faderin of Dystel & Goderich Literary She is seeking: She is interested in anything different and original, but especially in smart, plot-driven YA, historical fiction / nonfiction, contemporary women's fiction, and literary fiction. 2. Stephanie Fretwell-Hill of Red Fox Literary She is seeking: Stephanie represents both authors and illustrators of board books, picture books, middle grade, and young adult. She will consider stories in any genre, but looks for a strong voice, rich and multi-layered plots, and stylish, classic, or quirky illustrations. Most of all, she loves anything that really makes her laugh. 2 New Agents Seeking Submissions NOW Click on any name below to see the full mini-profile on the GLA Blog (with submission instructions). Good luck querying! 1. Danielle Barthel of New Leaf Literary & Media Danielle is seeking: Upper middle grade, YA, adult, and nonfiction manuscripts. She'd love to find an amazing MG epistolary, engrossing YA realistic contemporary stories like THIS IS WHAT HAPPY LOOKS LIKE and ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS, well-crafted fantasies, and retellings that truly twist a story from its original version. Adult family dramas akin to THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU and upmarket women's fiction are also high on her wish list. A strong romantic subplot, especially with expertly crafted tension, is never a bad thing, and she's particularly fond of historical romance (especially set in England). For nonfiction, she's excited about unique and poignant lifestyle and cookbooks. 2. Tanusri Prasanna of Hannigan Salky Geltzer She is seeking: She is interested in all sorts of kidlit, ranging from picture books and middle-grade to YA (including YA/Adult crossovers). Tanusri is drawn to storytellers who deftly inveigle readers into their intricately-crafted plots with great voice and a touch of humor, and to writers with a vivid sense of the absurd. And while her primary interest is kidlit, she is also open to selective domestic suspense (Tana French and Sophie Hannah are two of her favorite authors in the genre) and voice-driven narrative nonfiction on social justice issues.

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Oscar Nominations: How Is It Done?

Hello, Readers!

The Diversity in Oscar nominations is an issue this year. It got me to wonder how are Oscar nominations selected. following is an explanation I found on the website ANIME NEWS NETWORK. Please click on the link to read the full article.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/answerman/2016-01-27/.98014