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Next-Level Scribe @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social · 2h

Learn to pitch from the pros - those who sell pitches for a living!

Emmy-nominated Lauren Gussis & acclaimed writer-producer Jessica Sharzer will help you step into any pitch meeting ready 👉 nextlevelscribe.com

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Next-Level Scribe @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social · 6d

He’s one of the minds behind Entourage, Ballers, and How to Make It in America—known for sharp wit, swagger, and heart.

From his breakout Amongst Friends to decades with HBO & Paramount, Rob Weiss has mastered real, character-driven storytelling.

Work 1:1 with Rob → NextLevelScribe.com

Next-Level Scribe @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social · 6d

Ever wonder what it’s like to workshop your first act with a screenwriter who’s had #1 box-office hits?

Now you can. ✍️ Award-winning writer Frank Baldwin, will help turn your first act into an irresistible page-turner.

Book Frank at NextLevelScribe.com

Next-Level Scribe @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social · 8d

Industry Speak 101: Heard nothing back? In Hollywood, silence = “pass.” But don’t take it personally. Projects resurface months later. Pivot, polish, keep creating—the biz rewards persistence, not pleading.

Find your mentor 👉 NextLevelScribe.com

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Next-Level Scribe @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social · 13d

October Sessions Are Here!

This month is about taking your script from solid to unforgettable.

Refine your story, elevate your skills & get 1:1 guidance (via Zoom) from #screenwriting mentors who’ve been in the rooms & on the sets where TV & films get made.

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Next-Level Scribe @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social · 15d

Most #screenwriters think pitching means powering through. The best know when to pause, read the room & pivot.

Pam Falk (“The Wedding Planner”) reminds us: a pitch isn’t a monologue, it’s a conversation. U could turn a dead end into a real opportunity.

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Next-Level Scribe @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social · 16d

Tried contests, queries & workshops but still no closer to #screenwriting success? It’s time to learn from the pros who make films & TV shows for a living.

Work 1:1 via Zoom w/top showrunners & screenwriters for real guidance, feedback & career tools.

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Next-Level Scribe @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social · 27d

When writers come back for a 2nd session w/Emmylou Diaz (Jane the Virgin), it’s b/c the 1st one sparked real progress.

That’s the power of working w/someone who knows the craft of #screenwriting inside & out: your script evolves & so do u as a writer.

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Next-Level Scribe @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social · Sep 16

When your story stalls, sometimes all it takes is a fresh perspective from someone who’s been in the trenches.

Emmy-nominated showrunner Lauren Gussis (Dexter) will help u push past writer's block, strengthen your outline & refine your scene (via Zoom).

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Next-Level Scribe @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social · Sep 9

Ever asked to meet a big exec & had no clue what to wear, say or bring?

Pam Falk (The Wedding Planner) learned the hard way so u don’t have to. Come for the wisdom & war stories so u can leave ready to crush your next big meeting.

Sep 28 | 11AM PT | Zoom
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Next-Level Scribe @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social · Sep 5

This month, book 1:1 Zooms—Dialogue Pass, Story Breaking, First Act Magic & more w/mentors behind hit shows & films.

NEW! Group Session:
Nail Your Next Hollywood Meeting
w/Pam Falk (The Wedding Planner)
Sept 28 | 11AM PT

Put your career on fast forward.
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Next-Level Scribe @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social · Sep 3

Meet @drewzgreenberg.bsky.social

25+ yrs writing/producing some of your fav shows like “Arrow,” “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” & more. Beyond credits, he loves time w/his kid & inventing Jell-O shots.

He brings humor & a world of experience to every mentor session.

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Next-Level Scribe @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social · Aug 15

5-star reviews. One thing in common: Writers walking away w/game-changing results.

Work 1:1 w/Hollywood pros & get guidance that moves your career forward in real, tangible ways.

Your next breakthrough could be 1 session away.
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Fade In Awards @fadeinawards.bsky.social · Aug 13

Our Grand Prize winners @jeffbarker.bsky.social & K.E. Lanning earned a @hollywoodpitchfest VIP Pass & a 1:1 @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social session. After Zoom prep, they met their mentors in person at the HPF mixer—turning on-screen intros into real-life creative connections.

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Next-Level Scribe @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social · Aug 12

August sessions are here—private 1:1 Zooms w/top TV & film writers ready to give u targeted feedback & real industry insight. Each mentor brings decades of experience. Polish your dialogue, fix your 1st act or get insider career advice.

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Hollywood Pitch Festival @hollywoodpitchfest.bsky.social · Aug 5

The Kacey Welch Method brought the shine to the 29th Hollywood Pitchfest—gifting every Hollywood exec & A-list @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social mentor w/her celeb-loved products.

From poolside mixers to the VIP suite, it was the must-have of the weekend.

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Next-Level Scribe @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social · Jul 24

Chris Erric Maddox (Fox’s “Monarch”) keeps getting rave reviews because he brings real experience to the table—& it shows.

Chris brings industry perspective, a creative eye & a collaborative approach that leaves writers feeling invincible.

Get 1:1 feedback:
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Next-Level Scribe @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social · Jul 23

Has your sci-fi script sold yet?! Get expert help.

Work 1:1 w/25yr industry vet, @drewzgreenberg.bsky.social (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.). He brings experience in sci-fi & fantasy, plus an eye for character, ear for dialogue & mind for structure that works across genres.

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Next-Level Scribe @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social · Jul 22

Rob Weiss (“Entourage”) can spot the spark in your story & push u 2 the next level.

That’s the difference experience makes—Rob brings his TV & film expertise to every session. He dives deep & helps u unlock your story’s full potential w/practical advice.

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Next-Level Scribe @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social · Jul 20

Win a Mentor Session

Fade In Awards @fadeinawards.bsky.social · Jul 20

Enter by Midnight!

29th THRILLER COMPETITION
Final Deadline: July 20

Looking for compelling, genre-bending (Psychological, Supernatural) grounded, character-driven material.

Win @hollywoodpitchfest Pass, Cash, @NextLevelScribe Session, @greenlightmymovie Subs

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Hollywood Pitch Festival @hollywoodpitchfest.bsky.social · Jul 17

Meet the @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social mentors in person at HPF!

These are the working pros who’ve been prepping writers & helping shape pitches that stand out. Meet the industry experts who know the pitch game inside & out. (HPF attendees only)

Aug 2-4 | LA & Zoom
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Next-Level Scribe @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social · Jul 16

Meet Chris Erric Maddox — #Screenwriter/Producer/Actor & 14yr Industry Pro

From stages to writers’ rooms like ABC’s hit show "A Million Little Things,” he blends drama, humor & heart into stories shaped by contrast & lived experience.

Book Chris as your mentor:
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Next-Level Scribe @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social · Jul 15

HOT TIP: Your pitch isn't the only thing that matters when meeting w/buyers & reps.

Lauren Gussis (Netflix’s “Insatiable”) says reps want original storytellers worth remembering. Sometimes the most powerful part of your pitch…is u.

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Next-Level Scribe @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social · Jul 10

Nervous about pitching your TV show? You’re not alone.

Join @emmyloudiaz.bsky.social (Jane the Virgin) July 26 for a 2hr Zoom workshop built for emerging #screenwriters. Develop skills, strategies & mindset to pitch your stories to execs, producers & reps.

Only $99!
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