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“An eye opener. Insight from the inside. It is very methodical and easy to understand. I highly recommend this book.”

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About My Books

My industry books have been sold around the world and have been taught in media programs across the U.S., including: UCLA Extension, NYU McGhee School, USC Peter Stark School of Film, San Francisco State and the University of Oklahoma. My customers, students and clients have pitched and sold films and TV shows to Showtime, CBS, CBC, BET, Discovery, NBC, VH1, Warner Bros. and more.

I write from the buyer's point of view, from my early days as a film story analyst to leading a television development division. Yes, I've been a fellow writer and producer in scripted and unscripted, but I want to help you make a sale. That means sharing what I know from the other side of the desk—what your content has to contain to earn a check.

Write It, Pitch It, Sell Your Screenplay: A HOLLYWOOD BUYER’S INSIDER GUIDE TO GETTING YOUR SCRIPT PAST THE GATEKEEPERS

This updated version of “The 1-3-5 Story Structure Made Simple System” has all the original content and adds: the elements of story, the writing process, analyzing your own scripts and more. Based on my background as a story analyst turned development executive, "The 1-3-5" was the first story structure system integrated into Final Draft’s industry-leading software. Also available on Amazon (spiral bound or Kindle)—$19.99

This updated version of “The 1-3-5 Story Structure Made Simple System” has all the original content and adds: the elements of story, the writing process, analyzing your own scripts and more—for film and TV writers. Based on my background as a story analyst turned development executive, "The 1-3-5" was the first story structure system integrated into Final Draft’s industry-leading software.
(Domestic US only)—$19.99

Also available on Amazon Kindle. and our new audiobook!

Write It, Pitch It, Sell Your Screenplay: A HOLLYWOOD BUYER’S INSIDER GUIDE TO GETTING YOUR SCRIPT PAST THE GATEKEEPERS

This updated version of “The 1-3-5 Story Structure Made Simple System” has all the original content and adds: the elements of story, the writing process, analyzing your own scripts and more—for film and TV writers. Based on my background as a story analyst turned development executive, "The 1-3-5" was the first story structure system integrated into Final Draft’s industry-leading software. Also available on Amazon Kindle)—$19.99

The Show Starter Reality TV

Made Simple System: TEN STEPS TO CREATING AND PITCHING A SELLABLE REALITY SHOW

The first industry book on pitching a selling a reality show, "Show Starter" is based on my decade-plus career as a writer, producer, showrunner and production company head in unscripted TV. From one-sheets to pitch meetings to ballpark budgets, It remains the industry’s leading book on crafting unscripted content.—$29.95

The Show Starter Reality TV Made Simple System: TEN STEPS TO CREATING AND PITCHING A SELLABLE REALITY SHOW

The first industry book on pitching a selling a reality show, "Show Starter" is based on my decade-plus career as a writer, producer, showrunner and production company head in unscripted TV. From one-sheets to pitch prep to ballpark budgets, It remains the industry’s leading book on crafting unscripted content. Also available on Amazon (spiral bound)—$29.95

The first industry book on pitching a selling a reality show, "Show Starter" is based on my decade-plus career as a writer, producer, showrunner and production company head in unscripted TV. From one-sheets to pitch prep to ballpark budgets, It remains the industry’s leading book on crafting unscripted content. (Domestic US only)—$29.95

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Your inbox is overflowing, your to-do lists are endless. You’re spinning a lot of plates, waiting to see which one works out first. Meanwhile, every day, you’re getting a lot done…but nothing is being accomplished.

You know you can grow bigger than this...and use your expertise and passion to make things better for yourself, your team, your customers and even the world.

That was me a few years ago, juggling a lot of commitments, until I discovered the ONE THING that turned my companies, my career and even my relationships completely around: You have to stop managing where you are right now and start driving toward where you want to go.

That vision for your life that you keep pushing to the side?
I can get you there.

Your inbox is overflowing, your to-do lists are endless. You’re spinning a lot of plates, waiting to see which one works out first. Meanwhile, every day, you’re getting a lot done…but nothing is being accomplished.

You know you can grow bigger than this...and use your expertise and passion to make things better for yourself, your team, your customers and even the world.

That was me a few years ago, juggling a lot of commitments, until I discovered the ONE THING that turned my companies, my career and even my relationships completely around: You have to stop managing where you are right now and start driving toward where you want to go.

That vision for your life that you keep pushing to the side?

I can get you there.

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My "First 10" story and structure sessions have helped hundreds of writers crack the code of getting their scripts past coverage. I've only offered online courses to students in my college classes—until NOW. In 2019, my first publicly available e-course will be online, and pre-registration means a MAJOR discount for you and anyone you refer! Who do YOU know who needs "The First 10"?

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