{"product_id":"how-to-build-your-career-as-a-full-time-writer","title":"How to Build Your Career as a Full-Time Writer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/15.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eLearn from a former Pixar story manager turned full time screenwriter and co-host of the podcast THE SCREENWRITING LIFE in this exclusive Stage 32 on-demand webinar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eIt’s the dream of many to have a career as a writer for TV or film, to be able to make a living creating worlds and telling stories. It is no doubt an exciting career, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. For as many people that find success in screenwriting, there are many others who don’t. This doesn’t just come down to talent, but also to a huge array of other aspects (not to mention a good amount of luck and circumstance). Ultimately if you want to write full time, it’s important not just to hone your writing skills, but also the skills needed to live a writer’s life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt’s common for people to jump into the world of screenwriting and strive to write full time without really considering what goes into this lifestyle beyond simply writing. But the life of a screenwriter isn’t exactly straightforward or easy. Even the most successful and in-demand writers face unique challenges and difficulties. After all, you’re not just writing; you’re constantly finding new opportunities, you’re developing your craft, you’re building your brand, and balancing all of it with your own personal life. Though of course, along with these obstacles come incredible opportunities to create, to inspire others, and to contribute to today’s culture. So what does it actually mean to write full time, what does that life look like, and how can you best shape your career and your day-to-day to make the most out of your screenwriting profession? Let’s dig in.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLorien McKenna is a full-time screenwriter as well as co-host of the popular podcast THE SCREENWRITING LIFE with her writing partner Meg LeFauve (INSIDE OUT, CAPTAIN MARVEL).\u003c\/strong\u003e Lorien was a former Pixar story manager who worked on such features as \u003cstrong\u003eUP, BRAVE, INSIDE OUT, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand THE GOOD DINOSAUR\u003c\/strong\u003e and served as a producer for \u003cstrong\u003eParamount Animation,\u003c\/strong\u003e where she oversaw development for the animated hit \u003cstrong\u003eWONDER PARK.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lorien and Meg sold their romantic comedy anthology, \u003cstrong\u003eTHIS THING CALLED LOVE\u003c\/strong\u003e, to \u003cstrong\u003eHulu\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eDan Lin\u003c\/strong\u003e producing; as well as a half hour sitcom, \u003cstrong\u003ePOOG\u003c\/strong\u003e, to \u003cstrong\u003eNBC\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWBTV\u003c\/strong\u003e. Lorien also wrote \u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO SET A FIRE AND WHY\u003c\/strong\u003e, based on the book of the same name by Jesse Ball, for Straight Up Films. Previously, she served as the Co-EP for \u003cstrong\u003eHulu's CURIOUS GEORGE\u003c\/strong\u003e series, and has developed projects for \u003cstrong\u003eDisney Jr., Funko,\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNetflix\u003c\/strong\u003e. Lorien has found her path and road to success through screenwriting, and has learned a slew of lessons along the way. Now she’s excited to share her perspective and advice with the Stage 32 community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLorien will dig into what it actually means to be a full-time screenwriter and offer strategies and advice for those starting out to find their footing and create a long-lasting career.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lorien will describe what a day, month, and a year in the life of a full-time writer looks like and how she’s navigated successes and setbacks along the way. She’ll offer tips into how to make ends meet as you get started and when you might be able to give up the side job. She’ll speak to finding the writing\/living balance so you can stay connected. Next Lorien will go into advice into how to get your actual writing done, day in and day out and how to improve and learn along the way. She will discuss what she has done to build her brand and reputation and why she hates networking. Finally, Lorien will share the five most surprising things she’s learned in her writing career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery person’s writing career is different, but Lorien will provide you with context, perspective and a collection of tools you can include in your own toolbox as you work to build your own path as a screenwriter.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise For Lorien's Webinar:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"What an amazing webinar. Lorien shared so much valuable information. 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