Ep. 476: How To Get A Rep!

Ep. 476: How To Get A Rep!

Liz and Sarah discuss their recent Bad Trip writing marathon in Santa Barbara. The highlight? Writing outside at Godmothers in Summerland. Then they interview Rina O’Malley, a writer who’s breaking into the industry, about how she managed to do the impossible — get representation! This week’s Hollywood Hack will improve your next meeting: have a preliminary call. Finally, Sarah recommends the Stray Kids Survival Show. LINKS: Rina O’Malley: https://blcklst.com/profile/Rina-OMalley [https://blcklst.com/profile/Rina-OMalley] Rina’s recs: 1. Darcy Fowler’s TV & Film Writing Workshops https://www.tvwritersrefuge.com/ [https://www.tvwritersrefuge.com/] Darcy is very good at helping writers find the actual story beneath the story they think they’re writing, and is also a truly amazing human. Generous, brilliant, and intuitive. 2. Script Anatomy https://scriptanatomy.com/ [https://scriptanatomy.com/] I’m a big fan of their instructors (all working writers) and their curriculum. I especially love the draft intensive classes, which are a great structured way to get a draft written fast. 3. Jen Grisanti https://www.jengrisanti.com/ [https://www.jengrisanti.com/] Jen's annual workshop is magical. She brings in incredible guests, showrunners you can pitch and get feedback from. She also has free interviews online where you can learn a lot about story. 4. Lee Jessup https://leejessup.com/ [https://leejessup.com/] One of the best people to learn from about the industry -- where you fit in it, your brand, your strategy, and how to think about your career like an actual career. You can work with Lee directly, but she also has a great YouTube channel where she breaks down the state of the industry and interviews reps: https://www.youtube.com/@leejessup5299 [https://www.youtube.com/@leejessup5299] 5. Roadmap Writers https://www.roadmapwriters.com/ [https://www.roadmapwriters.com/] A great place to learn about both craft and career, and connect with other writers. Tons of events, webinars, and classes. The team really cares about helping emerging writers. Bonus: Events where you can learn and network Storytelling360 https://storytelling360.com/ [https://storytelling360.com/] In-person panels and networking events in LA, NYC, and London. Austin Film Festival Writers Conference https://austinfilmfestival.com/festival-and-conference-aff/conference/ [https://austinfilmfestival.com/festival-and-conference-aff/conference/] Definitely worth going if you can. Thousands of screenwriters packed into downtown Austin for panels, roundtables, tacos, drinks, and mild chaos. Basically spring break for screenwriters. Stray Kids Survival Show:  https://strayksubs.com/videos/survival-show/ [https://strayksubs.com/videos/survival-show/] Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain [https://www.instagram.com/sfain/?hl=en] & @LizCraft [https://www.instagram.com/lizcraft/] Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain [https://www.threads.net/@sfain] & @LizCraft [https://www.threads.net/@lizcraft] Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com [https://happierinhollywood.com/] Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com [https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com/] and Sarah’s Chickening Out Substack at https://happierinhollywood.substack.com [https://happierinhollywood.substack.com/]. They’ll come right to your inbox! Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/ [https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/] Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin [https://gretchenrubin.com/podcasts/], andSide Hustle School [https://sidehustleschool.com/] . If you liked this episode, ’S please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ep. 475: Week Of Yes, Rabbit Holes, & Friendworking

Liz and Sarah had a Week of Yes! After months (years) of hearing “no” they’re finally starting to get some “yeses.” Yay! Next, Liz and Sarah each offer a Take A Hike suggestion. Sarah reveals why it’s a good idea to go down a rabbit hole that’s NOT “you,” and Liz discusses the value of “friendworking.” This week’s Hollywood Hack is great for commuters: car cupholder coasters. Finally, Liz recommends two TV shows on Amazon Prime that are perfect for summer — Off Campus and Every Year After. Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com [https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com/]. It’ll come right to your inbox! Sign up for Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter Chickening Out at https://happierinhollywood.substack.com [https://happierinhollywood.substack.com/]. It’ll come right to your inbox! Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain [https://www.instagram.com/sfain/?hl=en] & @LizCraft [https://www.instagram.com/lizcraft/] Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain [https://www.threads.net/@sfain] & @LizCra [https://www.threads.net/@lizcraft] Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com [https://happierinhollywood.com/] Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/ [https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/] Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! LINKS: Car Cupholder Coasters: https://nomeschoolhouse.com/products/nome-schoolhouse-car-coasters-4-pack [https://nomeschoolhouse.com/products/nome-schoolhouse-car-coasters-4-pack] Off Campus trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAozjf2frxw [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAozjf2frxw] Every Year After trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5SpqQ8dNa8 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5SpqQ8dNa8] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ep. 474: Summeritis & Barn To Yarn

Liz and Sarah are suffering from Summeritis! They’re managing to stay productive — but it’s not easy. In Take A Hike, they talk about the value of going on a learning retreat. Sarah just did a fiber retreat in Nome, ND and it rocked her world! This week Sarah has a Hit for Violet’s former nanny, Dawn. And Liz gives herself a tech Bomb for not knowing how to operate her TV. This week’s Hollywood Hack is liberating and a power move— ditch your handbag! Finally, Sarah recommends Christina Applegate’s memoir, You with the Sad Eyes. Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain [https://www.instagram.com/sfain/?hl=en] & @LizCraft [https://www.instagram.com/lizcraft/] Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain [https://www.threads.net/@sfain] & @LizCraft [https://www.threads.net/@lizcraft] Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com [https://happierinhollywood.com/] Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com [https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com/] and Sarah’s Chickening Out Substack at https://happierinhollywood.substack.com [https://happierinhollywood.substack.com/]. They’ll come right to your inbox! Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/ [https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/] Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin [https://gretchenrubin.com/podcasts/], andSide Hustle School [https://sidehustleschool.com/] . If you liked this episode, ’S please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! LINKS: Nome Schoolhouse:  https://nomeschoolhouse.com [https://nomeschoolhouse.com/] Bandolier Mila Crossbody Phone Case:  https://amzn.to/4dYdsAI [https://amzn.to/4dYdsAI] Bandolier Expanded Pouch: https://www.bandolierstyle.com/products/pebble-leather-expanded-zip-pouch-black-rose-gold?variant=43207593361444&utm_source=AMZN_US_ShopDirect\ [https://www.bandolierstyle.com/products/pebble-leather-expanded-zip-pouch-black-rose-gold?variant=43207593361444&utm_source=AMZN_US_ShopDirect%5C] Cozy Earth Sheets: https://amzn.to/4ecRvwK [https://amzn.to/4ecRvwK] You with the Sad Eyes by Christina Applegate: https://amzn.to/4uYZjte [https://amzn.to/4uYZjte] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ep. 473: Project Theme Songs & A Wrap On Whimsy

As Liz and Sarah dive into the new draft of their novel, they’re experimenting with tense. They each wrote a scene in past tense, and now they’re going to write the same scenes in present tense. Which will they prefer? In The Craft (& Fain) they share a listener’s suggestion to assign every project its own theme song. Then they discuss their favorite parts of Mimsy May in Take Two. One takeaway? Whimsy should not be effortful. This week’s Hollywood Hack is on trend — a Mahjong mat with game instructions as part of its design. Finally, Liz recommends the show Firefly Lane on Netflix.  Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain [https://www.instagram.com/sfain/?hl=en] & @LizCraft [https://www.instagram.com/lizcraft/] Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain [https://www.threads.net/@sfain] & @LizCra [https://www.threads.net/@lizcraft] Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com [https://happierinhollywood.com/] Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/ [https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/] Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com [https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com/]. It’ll come right to your inbox! Sign up for Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter Chickening Out at https://happierinhollywood.substack.com [https://happierinhollywood.substack.com/]. It’ll come right to your inbox! LINKS: Taylor Swift’s “The Man” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqAJLh9wuZ0 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqAJLh9wuZ0] Annie Lennox: https://www.annielennox.com/ [https://www.annielennox.com/] Mahjong Mats: https://amzn.to/4tQY4Li [https://amzn.to/4tQY4Li] https://amzn.to/4f2HyEe [https://amzn.to/4f2HyEe] https://amzn.to/4urdZ3Q [https://amzn.to/4urdZ3Q] Firefly Lane trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdHwNt4GXfM [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdHwNt4GXfM] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ep. 472: Baby Talk & Summer Schemes

Liz and Sarah are trying out a new pitch technique — instead of writing out their latest pitch word for word, they’re prepping it in bullet points to keep the flow more spontaneous. In The Mailroom, Sarah answers a question from a listener who’s wondering if she should have a baby on her own like Sarah did. The short answer? Do it! Then, in Take A Hike, Liz and Sarah talk about Designing Their Summer. Sarah is going to “move into her house” and Liz is planning a summer of “off-white delight.” Together, they’re going to write their novel! This week’s Hollywood Hack was inspired by a recent mixer Liz attended — put your last name on your name tag at networking events. Finally, Sarah recommends the Apple Playlist Gen X Threads by Elizabeth Maxwell.  Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain [https://www.instagram.com/sfain/?hl=en] & @LizCraft [https://www.instagram.com/lizcraft/] Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain [https://www.threads.net/@sfain] & @LizCraft [https://www.threads.net/@lizcraft] Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com [https://happierinhollywood.com/] Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com [https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com/] and Sarah’s Chickening Out Substack at https://happierinhollywood.substack.com [https://happierinhollywood.substack.com/]. They’ll come right to your inbox! Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/ [https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/] Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin [https://gretchenrubin.com/podcasts/], andSide Hustle School [https://sidehustleschool.com/] . If you liked this episode, ’S please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! LINKS: Feed Your Fertility by Emily Bartlett & Laura Erlich https://amzn.to/3RMgShb [https://amzn.to/3RMgShb] Knock Yourself Up by Louise Sloan: https://amzn.to/4fJ9xJa [https://amzn.to/4fJ9xJa] Going Solo by Genevieve Roberts: https://amzn.to/4nNKZ3I [https://amzn.to/4nNKZ3I] Choosing Single Motherhood: The Thinking Woman’s Guide by Mikki Morrissette: https://amzn.to/49puSUb [https://amzn.to/49puSUb] Uniqlo Straight Jeans — Off White: https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E482279-000/00?colorDisplayCode=01&sizeDisplayCode=028&pldDisplayCode=031 [https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E482279-000/00?colorDisplayCode=01&sizeDisplayCode=028&pldDisplayCode=031] Gen X Threads  Apple Playlist by Elizabeth Maxwell: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/gen-x-threads/pl.u-r2yB16XCP37j6l [https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/gen-x-threads/pl.u-r2yB16XCP37j6l] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]