Writers, it is time to take action and find your writing mentor.
If you’re trying to get a place in Hollywood, winning screenwriting contests might not be the best use of your time, but getting into a writing program with a lot of mentors and a foot in the door is incredibly smart and beneficial.
The Paramount Writers Mentoring Program is not employment and there is no monetary compensation. It is, instead, a structured program of career development, support, and personal access to executives and the decision-making processes, with the goal of preparing aspiring writers for later employment opportunities in television.
Each participant will be teamed with executive mentors from Paramount Global. Under the supervision of their mentors, participants will write a new writing sample. Once a week, for 16 weeks, participants will be invited to attend a small workshop-style meeting with various showrunners and other industry professionals. Speakers include agents, managers, development and current executives, and showrunners. There is also a half-day mock writers’ room for mentees to experience the process in a safe environment.
Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
