“Writing For Hollywood” Means More Than Just
Selling A Screenplay

"Most Aspiring Writers Have No Idea How To Navigate The Maze Of Hollywood's Unspoken Rules"
Tony Blake, Executive Producer/Writer
"Lois & Clark", "Charmed", "The Pretender"

You Can't Play By The Rules If You Don't Know The Rules

Writing For The Hollywood
$$$

Don't Just Sell A Screenplay - Build A Career

"I Wish This Book Was Around When I Was Starting Out"
Jonathan Stark, Creator, Exec. Producer, "According To Jim"

"Tony's A Generous Producer Who Wants You To Succeed"
Connie Burge, Creator, Exec. Producer, “Charmed”

"Sane, Savvy Advice From An Insider Who's Earned His Widsom"
Nicholas Weinstock,VP Comedy Development, Fox TV

Tony Blake dots all the I’s – informative, insightful, intelligent… i
Donald Petrie, Director, Miss Congeniality, Grumpy Old Men, Mystic Pizza

What No One Ever Tells You -

What's The Key To A Successful Feature Pitch -

What Are The Politics & Pitfalls Of Working On A TV Staff -

What Are The Potential Land Mines In A Freelance Episodic Pitch

How Do I Handle Bad Notes And Still Keep My Job -

How Do I Disagree With A "Suit" And Not Kill My Project

AND SO MUCH MORE -

In Writing For The HOLLYWOOD $$$, Tony Blake, A Veteran Who's Been There And Done It, Tells What It Takes Beyond A Good Script To Build A Career In Hollywood, In Simple, Practical Terms Seasoned With A Wry Sense Of Humor.



Contact - Tony Blake
e-mail: tonyblake@writing4hollywood.com
Tel & Fax: 818-710-9941

Tony Blake
is a screenwriter and Executive Producer with
over 20 years of experience working in
Hollywood, having written on staff for 10
different television series in both the drama
and comedy genres. He’s written and
produced over 180 hours of television for the five major networks, cable and syndication. He’s also written half a dozen screenplays, having sold both a film noir and teen horror feature.

His network credits include Lois & Clark, The Pretender, Charmed, and Sliders. He has written and produced for such stars as James Earl Jones, Teri Hatcher, Dean Cain, Shannen Doherty, Alyssa Milano, Jerry O’Connell and Courtney Cox. Recently he has partnered with legendary Spiderman creator Stan Lee to develop a new female superhero television series. Born and raised in New York City, he was a schoolteacher, banker and actor before launching a successful writing career in television and film.

In a lively talk, delivered with a wry sense of humor, Tony provides anyone with an eye on a career in Hollywood, with critical information that he’s acquired through 25 years of experience and trial and error. The creative artist, (screenwriter, TV writer-producer, director) will receive an in-depth understanding of the inner workings (both
functional and dysfunctional) of Hollywood from someone who’s
actually been there and done it. Tony’s desire is not only to save the artist valuable time and energy in getting started in film or TV, but more importantly to give crucial insights that will help them build and sustain a career in show business. A business that Tony refers to as the world’s largest temporary employment agency.

Each seminar has a follow-up Q & A, and Tony offers an e-mail
address for future questions.

1 - Key Ingredients for Success

2 - Agents:
-Getting One
-Your Job After You Get One
3 – Spec Scripts

4 - Pitching:
-In Television
-In Features
5 - The World Of TV
-Working in Sit-Com vs. One-Hour

6 - Pitfalls and Land Mines To Avoid

7 - Production
-Fantasy vs. Reality

8 - Keys To A Successful Meeting
9 - The 15 Unspoken Rules of Hollywood

10 - Expectations You Can Count On



1 - Selling The TV Pilot

2 - The Politics Of The Writing Staff

3 - The Minefield of Notes

4 - Handling The Star Mentality

5 - The Job of The TV Showrunner

6 - Your Role On The Set

7 - Mistakes I’ve Made
That You Should Avoid

8 – Payscales

9 - Lawyers & Managers