Summary
Learn from a former Executive from HBO!
Receive handouts to help you define your identity as a writer, including your career mission statement, your personal narrative diagram, and your networking grid.
If you’re serious about getting noticed as a writer, building a strong portfolio is non-negotiable. You need to know exactly what it takes to create a standout portfolio that will catch the eyes of representation and industry professionals.
You may have already tried putting together a portfolio, but if it hasn’t gotten the attention you hoped for, you might be missing some key elements. Maybe you’ve been focusing on quantity over quality, or perhaps your personal narrative isn’t as compelling as it could be. These are common missteps that can hold you back from landing representation or that next big opportunity.
That’s where Kelly Edwards comes in. With years of experience as an executive at HBO, Turner, and FOX, Kelly has overseen emerging artist programs, developed hit TV shows, and worked with some of the biggest names in the industry. Her expertise in identifying and nurturing creative talent is unparalleled, making her the perfect guide to help you build a portfolio that stands out in a crowded market.
In this Stage 32 on demand webinar, you'll learn about the must-have scripts every writer needs, how to craft a compelling personal narrative, and the secrets to expanding your professional network. Kelly will also show you how to overcome roadblocks and get your projects noticed. You'll walk away confident in how you position yourself as writer for the market.
PLUS! Get these downloads that will help you define your identity as a writer:
- Mission Statement Worksheet
- Personal Narrative Diagram
- Networking XL Grid
What You'll Learn
Must-Have Scripts Every Writer Needs In Their Arsenal
- How many scripts do you need before you’re really ready?
- Alternative writing to help bolster your portfolio
- Why executives need you to pick a lane…
- Which lane to pick…
- When to bust out of the lane
Crafting A Compelling Personal Narrative
- How to select the best stories to use in your narrative
- What executives need to know to hire you
- Building a bulletproof mission statement
How To Rapidly Expand Your Professional Network
- The 3 things you can start doing today
- Tips on killing the networking game
- Secrets for getting into programs, fellowships, and winning contests
- How to build your profile remotely when you can’t move to LA
Busting Through Hollywood’s Roadblocks
- Great, but often overlooked ways to get eyes on your project
- The value of IP
- If you can’t go through it, go under, over, or around!
Q&A with Kelly
Who Should Attend
Writers of all levels looking to propel your career to the next level.
Executive
Kelly Edwards is an executive who oversaw all of the emerging artists programs for HBO, HBOMax, and Turner. The award-winning films she produced during that time have screened at major film festivals including Tribeca and SXSW.
Kelly was a key corporate diversity executive at HBO where she designed their emerging artist programs and at Comcast/NBCUniversal for over five years where she oversaw over 20 divisions, launched employee resource groups, and introduced diverse creative talent to NBC, USA, Syfy, Bravo, and Telemundo.
Early in her career, she worked as a creative executive in features at both Disney and Sony under such talents as Garry Marshall and Laura Ziskin. After moving to television, she served as a senior executive at FOX where she developed LIVING SINGLE, CLUELESS, and THE WILD THORNBERRYS. While heading up UPN’s Comedy division as the SVP of Comedy Development she developed GIRLFRIENDS, THE PARKERS, and MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE.
She also produced the movie of the week A CHRISTMAS DETOUR for Hallmark and the one-hour drama series SEX, LOVE, AND SECRETS.
She co-founded the non-profit organization Colour Entertainment, a networking group for diverse creative executives in TV, Film, Digital, as well as assistants, all designed to connect current and future industry executives with one another.
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