The Learning Annex

You’ve got a great idea for a sitcom or movie, or you’ve written a first draft of a screenplay. Now what?

You need the advice of writer and producer Robert Kosberg, who’s inked an exclusive “first-look” deal with Merv Griffin Entertainment. Kosberg, who executive produced 12 Monkeys with Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt, is a prolific idea man who’s got approximately 20 projects in active development – and most of his projects have stars attached, including Meg Ryan, Ben Stiller and Drew Barrymore.

He’ll cover:

• What constitutes a good story – and how to shape it into a salable project

• How to write an outline, treatment, manuscript or screenplay

• How to pitch your story

• Everything you need to know about key buyers and major players in Hollywood