Rewrite Clinic with Janet Jeffries

Writing Programs
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$299.00
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Sold Out - Waitlist Available!
Formats Interested In
Features
TV
Particularly Interested In

We would love to find a music driven feature (not a traditional musical though) more in the lines of THE RED SHOES or LA LA LAND.

Feature Genres
Drama
Action
Adventure
Thriller
Budget Range
Up to $50MM
TV Formats
One-Hour Pilots
Miniseries
Limited Series
TV Homes
Cable
Premium Cable
Streaming
TV Genres
Drama
Action
Adventure
Thriller
Sub-Genres
Biopic
Book Adaptation
Coming-of-Age
Crime/True Crime
Documentary Adaptation
Female-Driven
Graphic Novel Adaptation
High-Concept
Historical
Inspirational
Latinx
LGBTQIA+
Musical
Mystery
Period Piece
Political
Post-Apocalyptic
Psychological
Revenge
Socially Relevant
Spanish-Language
Supernatural
Suspense
True Story
Workplace
Young Adult (YA)
Specifically Not Interested In

We don't gravitate toward hard horror / gore or broad comedy.

Week #1: Script Review

Date / Time
Summary

The executive will read each writer's full script before the meeting and during the session, each writer will have 25 minutes to get notes from the executive. 

Week #2: Revised Script Review

Date / Time
Summary

The exec will read each writer's revised script prior to class and each writer will have 25 minutes to discuss final notes and thoughts with the exec.

More about Janet Jeffries

Janet Jeffries is a Development and Production executive working in both features and television for Lawrence Bender Productions / Bender Brown TV Productions.

LBP is an independent feature film company in Los Angeles, working with several independent financiers and sales companies. Recent films include the animated short film COPS AND ROBBERS, live action short film TWO DISTANT STRANGERS, both streaming on Netflix the Netflix original feature THE HARDER THEY FALL directed by Jeymes Samuel. Lawrence Bender’s credits also include the films GRETA, HACKSAW RIDGE, GOOD WILL HUNTING, AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH, PULP FICTION and INGLORIOUS BASTERDS. We are currently developing and packaging films written by an academy award winning writer, and action movie with Jason Statham and a ROMANCING THE STONE type of movie written by the author of the book, CRAZY RICH ASIANS.

Bender/Brown is the company’s television arm. Credits include the Netflix limited series SEVEN SECONDS, Starz limited series FLESH AND BONE, and the current CW series ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO. We currently have projects in development with FX, EPIX, Peacock, Telemundo and Starz.

For the past nine years, Janet has also had the pleasure of being an adjunct professor for the MFA in Screenwriting program at National University. She also is an executive mentor working with Roadmap Writers.

Testimonials

While Roadmap connects writers with many fine execs, Janet is far and away my favorite. Her feedback is always the right mix of supportive yet revision-oriented; I always come away with incredibly valuable insights and new ways of seeing my writing. Her professional yet friendly personality is also top-notch.

~ Anonymous Screenwriter

Janet can always get right to the essence of what is needed to enhance a story. She has a gift with character and makes comments specific enough that the writer has a clear path for revisions. She has great energy and enthusiasm. Always a pleasure to work with Janet!

~ Cheryl Mott Smith, Screenwriter

I got so much out of my work with Janet. In short, I came into the class with a completed first draft, and I came out of it with so much more! She clearly understood the story I wanted to tell, and more importantly, she helped me understand how to tell it better. As a working parent, I deeply appreciated how Janet knew how to help me set appropriate goals for each week; she helped me make significant progress without burning me out. She is a very skillful mentor. If this workshop started tomorrow, I would literally register for it again right now.

~ Brendon Bates, Screenwriter

How it Works

Immediately after registering, you will receive an Order Confirmation email that serves as the receipt for your registration. In the Order Summary section of this email you will find a link reading "CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS" that will take you to your syllabus, instructions for submitting material (if any), and the link to join the Live Class. Sessions are conducted via video conferencing software ZOOM. You will receive a link to the recording of the session via email following the live session.

Please ensure you are familiar with our Code of Conduct.

The Roadmap Promise

Roadmap Writers prides itself on the quality of executives we bring to our programs and we work hard to get you the best feedback possible.

Our vetted executives are chosen by the legitimacy of the companies they work for and their ability to evaluate pitches and pages.

Only the executives you sign up for will be provided with your materials.