Symposium by Pipeline Artists

Writing can be lonely. You brainstorm alone, draft alone, revise alone. Maybe you are lucky enough to have a beta reader or editor at the end. But what if you could build the story with someone from the beginning? We know what you’re asking: Will I lose creative control? What if our styles clash? What if one of us writes faster? How do we even start? In this candid, craft-focused session, authors...

If you're a listener to the podcast " The Shit No One Tells You About Writing ," you already know the amazing literary agent CeCe Lyra. To say we're thrilled to have her on Symposium is the understatement of the year. At Symposium we have one important rule: To tell people what they need to hear not necessarily what they want to hear. Hard truths will get you farther in your ca...

Matt Misetich, Executive Director of Pipeline Media Group, talks with screenwriter Crosby Selander about the state of the screenwriting industry. Included in the discussion is a live Q&A with the attendees. Crosby Selander is a Los Angeles based screenwriter and filmmaker. He received a double BA from New York University, and his MFA from Carnegie Mellon University where he was the recipient o...

Pipeline Executive Director Matthew Misetich talked with Michael Peterson, Vice President of Development for Phoenix Pictures, to discuss the art of screenwriting and filmmaking through the lens of a producer. As always, our Symposium one-on-one conversations are a community event, welcoming the audience's questions, too. Resources : Recording on YouTube Michael Peterson’s Bio Relevant Sympos...

Kate McKean is a literary agent at the Howard Morhaim Literary Agency in Brooklyn, but she's also an author and the creator of the popular Agents & Books newsletter. Get ready for the ultimate agent AMA. Pipeline exec Jeanne Veillette Bowerman conducts an intimate one-on-one dialogue with Kate, diving into the life of an agent, and also her new book, Write Through It: An Insider’s Guide t...

J.T. Ellison is not only a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 30 novels , she's also an EMMY® award winning co-host of the literary TV show A WORD ON WORDS , and one of the most generous professional writers in the industry. As always, our Symposium one-on-one conversations are a community event. While Jeanne Veillette Bowerman and J.T. converse, your questions will...

Writing contests provide an opportunity for writers to get recognition for their work, win monetary prizes, and even have their work pitched to literary agents. Understanding how contests actually work and what types of projects typically resonate is essential to any writer looking to compete—the story idea, the quality of the writing sample, the voice of the author, etc. Our Book Pipeline execs,...

Reckless Creatives podcast co-hosts, Jeanne Veillette Bowerman and Sadie Dean, had a live conversation with the legendary Scott Myers about screenwriting, the life of an artist, his new book, The Protagonist's Journey: An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and Storytelling , and so much more. This episode was recorded on May 16, 2023, during the WGA strike. Our regular Reckless Cr...

Pipeline Executives Roni Brown and Spike Scarberry join Thomas Krajewski—the co-creator of Primer (DC), a really rad graphic novel series, and a former Script Pipeline TV Winner (2014)—to discuss the intricacies of the comic world. You might even leave wanting to adapt your screenplay into a graphic novel! Watch the video of this session on Symposium site . More Info: Pipeline Artists New live Sym...

Nothing compares to the opportunity of doing a face-to-face pitch of your manuscript to a literary agent at a writing conference. While most writers are terrified of the pitching process, it's often the best experience an author can have in understanding not only how the publishing industry works but also the critical dynamics of the author/agent relationship. But the trick is—you only get ab...

Doug Richardson has spent decades writing for the film industry. You might have heard of Die Hard 2, Hostage, and the OG Bad Boys . He's that Doug. But he's also a novelist, scotch aficionado, and producer ... and a hell of a lot of fun. Pipeline exec Jeanne Veillette Bowerman sits down with Doug to chat about all things writing, and also asks Doug your questions, live, in our Q&A. D...

If you've ever wondered about the comic industry, or considered how to adapt your screenplay into a graphic novel, we've brought together a stellar writing team to answer your questions: Jimmy Palmiotti ( Harley Quinn , Painkiller Jane , Jonah Hex ) and Craig Weeden ( Killing Time in America ). Some of the topics we'll cover: Realistic expectations of the industry Writing in multipl...

Pipeline Exec Ruth Sabin chats with producers Eric Brodeur and Ty Leisher of Exit 44 Entertainment about all things production, from script development to post-production—most importantly, what makes a story stand out as worthy of producing. Exit 44 Entertainment was co-founded by Eric Brodeur and Ty Leisher to create mind-bending action and horror stories that leave your head spinning and your he...

It's never been more important for writers to cast wide nets and write in multiple mediums. Lee Matthew Goldberg does just that. Lee has been a finalist in both Script Pipeline and Book Pipeline , and continues to create stories for not only the screen but also for your bookshelves. Don't miss this one—especially if you're considering adapting your script into a novel! [Recorded May...

Because of writers' passions for pursuing their dreams, we seem to be prime victims of scammers. No one works as hard as Writer Beware founder, Victoria Strauss, to investigate and educate writers on the people trying to rip money out of our hands.  Jeanne Veillette Bowerman chats with Victoria about her career and passion for protecting writers, including you in the conversation with a live...

Get comfortable.. it's therapy time! With screenwriting career coach Lee Jessup and writer-turned-therapist Phil Stark ( Dude, Where's My Car? ), we'll not only discuss the state of the industry but also the mindset needed to stay in the game. Perhaps, the biggest question for survival is, “Are you a screenwriter or a storyteller?” We'll discuss the pitfalls of writers painting...

If you have not yet learned about the most prominent, accessible, and talented publishing expert there is—the amazing Jane Friedman—you're in for a treat ... Pipeline exec Jeanne Veillette Bowerman conducts a 1-on-1 conversation with Jane for a deep dive into publishing, her recent, chaotic A.I. adventures , as well as answers our audience's burning questions. If you're curious abou...

Southern Breeze Co-Regional Advisors of the acclaimed SCBWI answer your Kidlit questions. If you are dabbling in KidLit, Co-Regional Advisors Lisa Lowe Stauffer and Melissa Miles want you to know about SCBWI. The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) is the preeminent membership organization for children’s book creators. A global community of writers, illustrators, translator...

Screenwriting contests should not be a mystery. They should be another opportunity for writers to land representation and move their scripts (and career) forward. Understanding what contests do, how they actually work, and what types of scripts typically resonate is essential to any screenwriter looking to compete. Our Script Pipeline execs have assembled to offer insider tips on writing competiti...

A special Town Hall event in which two top reps peel back the curtain into the attributes they look for in a potential client. Take out your notepads (digital or otherwise) and get ready for some insider advice ... Moderators Matt Misetich and Ruth Sabin of Script Pipeline will be joined by John Zaozirny (Bellevue) and Halle Mariner (IAG). [Recorded August 17, 2022] Note: There is swearing ... so...

Whether a writer is up-and-coming or a pro, they need to know when to ask for feedback and how to handle receiving notes in order to elevate their stories and improve their craft. Join our panel discussion with Pipeline Execs Michael Owens and Matt Misetich, joined by Doug Richardson ( Die Hard 2, Bad Boys, Hostage ), and screenwriter Merridith Allen for a live Q&A. Resources from this episode...

Symposium presents a robust one-on-one dialogue between Pipeline Exec Jeanne Veillette Bowerman and screenwriter and author Kevin Jones, whose debut novel, Black Tide , started as a screenplay. Join us as we explore the challenges and benefits of writing in multiple mediums. [Recorded September 7, 2022] After graduating from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a degree in film production, KC...

Join screenwriting career coach, Lee Jessup , and Bellevue's literary manager, Jeff Portnoy , for a discussion about the post-strike state of the screenwriting industry to better prepare yourself for breaking into the new landscape of Hollywood. Get your questions answered live! [Recorded November 5, 2023] Lee Jessup: @LeeZJessup Jeff Portnoy: @jeff_portnoy Resources : Watch Recording Chat Tr...

In Symposium's One-on-One Town Hall series, Pipeline executives sit down for in-depth and personal conversations with our friends in publishing, screenwriting, and filmmaking. For our next session, Jeanne Veillette Bowerman speaks with New York Times best-selling author L. M. Elliott to unpack the layered process involved in creating accurate and riveting historical fiction. This candid discu...

Just for the emerging TV writers ... a panel peeling back the curtain of a writer's room. What you should expect, how to prepare, and tips on breaking in and staying in. Part Q&A, and, of course, part therapy session. Moderated by Pipeline's Jeanne Bowerman and Matt Misetich with three stellar panelists ... Roni Brown @_RoniBrown Black Dynamite (Adult Swim), Jim Henson's Math Pa...