When a book has its screen rights optioned, it means that a producer has paid money to potentially develop the book for screen (TV, film).

Which of the below does Scott Kirkpatrick  NOT indicate is critical to know prior to getting a pitch meeting at a production company?

Sometimes, an actor will be committed to two different shows for two different networks, which is why you’ll hear the actor is in “first position” on one show and “second position” on another show.  If the both shows get picked up, the one that has that offers the actor more money and promotion perks wins.

What part of the [long] pitch meeting does Jen Grisanti see as the most important?

In a few sentences, describe a potential problem that might keep you from making progress towards your academic goals this semester.   What possible solutions could you work out to try to solve this problem?

Which of the below is NOT true with regard to a battle of notes/feedback from a studio vs. a network on a given show?

When Scott Kirkpatrick says, “Budget is a relative term,” he means what?

Dead at the Table means that a book an editor would like to publish does not get approval from all the departments of that publisher that would have to promote and sell the book to bookstores.

According to Jen Grisanti, it’s important to recognize that in a pitch meeting, both parties very much want a project to work.

The single most important thing you can do to build your confidence in college is to silence your inner critic. Everyone has an inner voice that sometimes whispers negative messages: “You’re just not college material” or “Everyone else is more qualified than you.”  Do not listen to that little voice.  Remind yourself that you have accomplished a lot before getting into college and that you do have what it takes to succeed. What defeating messages does your inner critic tend to whisper to you?  How can you silence, or at least learn to ignore, this little voice?