Telling Your Story
Jen GrisantiWriting can feel overwhelming. Through my Substack, I help TV, feature, and novel writers better understand the storytelling process by sharing lessons from over 30 years in the entertainment industry as a story consultant and former studio executive.
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The Gold Hidden In Your Caves
One of the most common questions I ask writers is:
“What is your story really about?”
They think I’m asking about plot.
I’m actually asking about theme and transformation.
In my course, The Story of Transformation, I teach that transfor...
The Story of Transformation
What makes a story stay with us long after we’ve finished reading a book, left a theater, or watched a season finale?
It’s rarely the plot alone.
What lingers is transformation.
The stories we remember most are not simply about what happ...
What Losing My Dream Taught Me About Story Transformation
Have you ever experienced a rock-bottom moment that forced you to let go of one dream and discover another?
The event that changes our lives is rarely the story itself.
The real story is who we become because of it.
As storytellers, we s...
When The Victim Becomes Empowered
The series FURIOUS is one of the best-written shows of the season. I was completely captivated by its transformative elements, brilliant concept, multidimensional characters, thought-provoking dialogue, and distinctive tone. Created by Eliz...
The Missing Heart of Your Story
Do you ever watch a story and wish it had more depth? While consulting with thousands of writers, I’ve found that one of the most common reasons a story doesn’t resonate emotionally has nothing to do with plot. The twists may be working. Th...
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With my background as a network writing instructor and studio executive, I love helping writers see why their voice matters, connect with their emotional truth, and take meaningful steps toward their goals.
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