Work one-on-one with an executive at mutually agreed upon times around your schedule. To start, you'll have a 15-minute strategy call with your executive to get the lay of the land for the month. Then, you’ll have email access to your executive throughout, plus four one-hour story notes sessions. Work on a single screenplay or multiple scripts plus get additional notes on your pitch, brand strategy, and career advice - work your mentorship to its fullest potential!
TV Pitches
Know what the network is looking for: Be prepared to reference successful shows on that network as comps. Pitch the world and characters: Focus on the relationships between characters and the world they inhabit. Outlines for episodes and season arcs should be brief and concise: The pitching audience can only absorb so many story details, so focus on the essentials. If you're pitching for staffing purposes, have an in-depth knowledge of the show: It’s important to show how your voice fits with the established tone of the show, rather than giving a unique take that might stray too far from the series’ identity. Create thematic and tonal points: These will give depth to the story you're trying to tell and help demonstrate why your vision fits within the world of the show.
Feature Pitches
Focus on plot and character: Plot descriptions should be in-depth and closely tied to the protagonist’s journey. Establish a clear protagonist: The protagonist should have a clear want, and the supporting cast should foster growth and conflict for the character. Make clear why this story is relevant now: Explain why the story is timely and why audiences will connect with it and want to see it. Use comps to similar, successful movies: Don’t be afraid to use the somewhat cliché phrase "It’s [movie] meets [movie]" if it helps clarify your concept. Paint a clear picture of scope, budget, and cast size: Show the pitching audience that your idea is viable, both creatively and financially, and explain how it fits within their potential production capabilities.
My work revolves around scripted TV. Matching creatives with the right networks/streamers that can actualize their vision is essential in representation. I love streaming shows but have recently focused more on network procedural concepts. I've grown to appreciate the consistency and effectiveness of writers who excel in that medium. I'd like to work with writers who have material designed to sell. These are projects with modest budgets and clear narrative voices that can serve as a calling card.
High-budget fantasy or sci-fi: These are viable stories with big audiences, but they require budgets that are typically trusted to already established writers. For young writers or those looking to break in, keeping the story's scale and budget manageable will be a big asset.
Jared has built a well-rounded career in entertainment with experience spanning representation, development, and acquisitions. Currently, as the Assistant to the SVP of TV Literary & Packaging at The Gersh Agency, Jared has managed a high-volume desk, coordinating schedules, handling invoicing, and liaising with networks and studios to ensure timely payments for clients. Previously, Jared worked at Nick Terzian and Associates Talent Agency, where he managed and oversaw auditions, and coordinated social media accounts, further honing his organizational and client-facing skills.
His internships at John Fogel Entertainment, Gotham Group, and The Exchange allowed Jared to dive into content development and acquisitions/sales. From reading and covering screenplays to creating pitch decks and supporting film market initiatives his hands on experience in multiple different facets of entertainment. These experiences have given Jared a strong foundation in the entertainment industry, and is eager to bring his versatile skill set and passion in his current and future entertainment roles.
Private Month Mentorship
Each month mentorship kicks off with a preliminary 15-min. call to set expectations and lay out strategy for the month. Writer will have email access to the executive plus 4x one-hour consultations with the exec. Exec will read up to 4 scripts in one month (different drafts of the same script or 4 different scripts) and conduct 4x one-hour story notes calls. Calls can also include feedback on your pitch, branding, or career strategy.
If you pay with the deposit/payment plan, your second half will be due the 2nd week of the Mentorship. If you need a different type of payment plan, email dorian@roadmapwriters.com.
**Please note feature screenplays are limited to 120 pages maximum. Please contact terra@roadmapwriters.com for pricing on a Month Mentorship on screenplays exceeding 120 pages.
What To Expect
After registering, you will receive an automatic Order Confirmation email. Then Roadmap's Director of Consultations, Terra Joy, will get your mentor looped in with you! If you do not hear from Terra or the exec within 3 days of registering, feel free to email terra@roadmapwriters.com for an update.
Before starting your Month Mentorship, please ensure you are familiar with our Code of Conduct.