Summary

Learn From a Top Emmy-Nominated Producer and Literary Manager

Get a Current Market Cheat Sheet Showing What's Selling Right Now

As a screenwriter, finding your unique voice is key to standing out and telling the stories only you can tell. Your voice is what makes your writing special, but it’s also important to understand the market if you want to get your scripts sold. Knowing what kinds of stories are in demand, how the market shifts, and how your work can fit into that landscape is crucial. Balancing your voice with an awareness of what sells will help you bring your stories to the right audience.

Maybe you’ve wondered why your script isn’t gaining traction, or you’re not sure what makes your voice strong enough to stand out. You might have a great story idea but feel uncertain about how it fits into today’s industry trends. These challenges are real, but they don’t have to hold you back. With the right approach, you can clarify your voice, understand the market, and find that sweet spot where your creativity meets opportunity.

That’s where Kate Sharp comes in. As an Emmy-nominated producer and literary manager, Kate has years of experience helping writers like you bring their projects to life. Her clients have worked on top shows and films, and her deep understanding of both the creative and business sides of the industry makes her the perfect guide to help you develop your voice while navigating the market. With her background in producing and managing projects for Hulu, MTV, and Showtime, Kate will show you exactly what it takes to help a script break through.

In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar, you’ll dive into what makes your writing voice stand out and why some scripts succeed while others don’t. You’ll also get clear on how the market works, what’s selling right now, and how to create stories that excite both you and the industry. By the end, you’ll have practical strategies you can use to marry your voice with the market and start moving your writing career forward.

PLUS! You’ll receive:

A Current Market Cheat Sheet - this will tell you what is being bought and what is being avoided right now

"Stage 32 is a great resource for anyone looking for a career in film & tv and I am thrilled to share my knowledge and experience with the community" -your Stage 32 instructor, Kate Sharp

What You'll Learn

Your Voice: Understanding Your Voice as a Writer

Why isn't your script gaining traction?
What makes a strong writing voice?
How to get clear on your story vision
How to get clear on your voice as a writer

The Market: What Sells and Why

What drives the market and how often does it change?
What types of projects are popular right now and why?
What types of projects are unpopular in the industry right now and why?
Learn how to research the interests of the marketplace

The Perfect Union: Your Voice + the Market = Success

How to marry a story you are excited to write with the marketplace appetite
How to come up with ideas that meet the market
Tips and tricks on the brainstorming process
Tips for how to pick an idea on your own
Advice for how to work with a representative on your ideas while also gauging the market

Q&A with Kate

Who Should Attend

Writers of all levels who want to write more marketable scripts

Directors of all levels who want to understand what the market is looking to buy right now

Producers of all levels who want to understand what the market is looking to buy right now

Executive

Kate Sharp

Literary Manager & Producer at Bellevue Productions

Kate Sharp is a producer and literary manager at Bellevue Productions. She is producing THE BURNING SEASON with Naomi Watts and STRANGER THINGS’ Sophia Lillis attached to star, as featured in Deadline.

Prior to joining Bellevue, Kate was the VP of Development and Production at Occupant Entertainment, where she was the Executive Producer on the Hulu original, Emmy-nominated TV series BEHIND THE MASK. Her film credits include PEEP WORLD, BETTER LIVING THROUGH CHEMISTRY, MADAME BOVARY, and THE HALLOW. She also produced short-form content for Showtime, MTV, Verizon, Facebook, and U2.

On the feature side, her clients' projects have recently premiered at Sundance, TIFF, and Cannes. On the TV side, her clients have written on such series as STAR TREK: PICARD, GENUIS: ARETHA FRANKLIN, ORDINARY JOE, FIELD OF DREAMS, and Apple’s PUPPY PLACE.

Testimonials

"Stage 32 is a great resource for anyone looking for a career in film & tv and I am thrilled to share my knowledge and experience with their members." -your Stage 32 instructor, Kate Sharp

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