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Lee Jessup

@leejessup.bsky.social

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Career coach, adjunct screenwriting professor, author, heartbroken Israeli, wife, mom, daughter, rescue dog owner... all the things

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Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

We're only half way through 2026 and so much is happening! The Nicholl, writers getting signed, box office recovering. Which is why I'm doing a free #screenwriting talk this Saturday. Are you going to sign up? www.eventbrite.com/e/the-state-...

THE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: ALL THINGS SCREENWRITING

Dive into the latest on the industry and all things screenwriting in a live online event dedicated to pulling back the curtain.

Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Let's talk all things screenwriting career this Saturday! Free talk, live Q& A, no strings, still time to sign up! #screenwriting #scriptsky www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-go-ma...

Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

You guys!!! Kicking off the year with a free screenwriting career talk at the end of this week! Totally free, live, interactive so hope you join me to help make 2026 your best screenwriting year EVER! #Screenwriting #Scriptsky www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-go-ma...

Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

My next live, totally free #screenwriting event STRAIGHT TALK is coming up this weekend! Hope you guys can join me! #scriptsky www.eventbrite.com/e/straight-t...

Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

STRAIGHT TALK is back with another free screenwriting talk this weekend! Hope you guys can make it! #scriptsky #screenwriting www.eventbrite.com/e/the-road-t...

Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

I'll be at @storytelling360.bsky.social this Sunday moderating the representation panel! It's going to be an amazing day with a fantastic speaker lineup so if you're in LA hope you can make it! Save 20% on entry with discount code LEE. #scriptsky #screenwriting www.Storytelling360.com

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Storytelling360

Experience the magic of screenwriting at our storytelling event. Connect with fellow creatives and inspire your storytelling skills!

Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

In the latest edition of The Manager Files, Jeff Portnoy takes us behind the curtain on what it looks like when reps take a spec out to the town. Check it out! #screenwriting #scriptsky youtu.be/Z6DISRYM30w

The Rep Files: Behind the Curtain with Jeff Portonoy

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Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Had the privilege of kicking off my new video series, The Manager Files, with my good friend @johnzaozirny.bsky.social who graciously and thoughtfully weighed in on everything from the shuttering of Coverfly to The Nicholl to the validity of query letters. Check it out! #scriptsky #screenwriting

The Manager Files: Interview with Lit Rep John Zaozirny

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Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

I was so inspired by recent spec & pitch sales (not to mention by Sinners' performance in the box office) that I decided to make it the focus of my free screenwriting talk this weekend. Lots to talk about! Hope u can make it! #scriptsky #screenwriting www.eventbrite.com/e/1338945846...

Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

We've gotten some Nicholl submission guidelines from The Black List! Check out my quick breakdown: #scriptsky #screenwriting

The Nicholl Fellowship Update: Submission Guidelines from The Black List

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Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

With Coverfly closing its doors this summer a lot of writers are scratching their heads as to why this happened and whether other brands, like Final Draft and its contest, are safe. Having worked with FD and Coverfly for years... here are my 2 cents. #scriptsky #screenwriting youtu.be/2yA1cVl3XgA

Industry Update: What Just Happened to Coverfly???

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Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

The industry has really been picking up in the last few months which is so good to see, especially with the success of SINNERS. If you need some career help, check out my annual spring sale that's happening currently. Only a few days left! mailchi.mp/leejessup.co...

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Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Phoenix Screenwriters Association annual event with the boys @danny.manus and Chris Lockhart! What great company to be in. Thanks for having us! #screenwriting #scriptsky

Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Always thrilled to share news of a spec sale, especially when they involve my friends. Sending a huge congrats to Jeff Portnoy and Marios Rush! #scriptsky #screenwriting youtu.be/LnEEcivwGSw

Industry Update: A Naked Spec Sale!

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Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

You guys asked for it, so here it is! Weighing on those terrible TV staffing number for the 2023-2024 TV season and why they might not be as shocking as it might have seemed on first blush... #scriptsky #screenwriting

Industry Update: Those Terrible, Horrible, No Good TV Staffing NUmbers

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Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

As the dust starts to settle on The Nicholl/The Black List situation, I took a deep dive with an update on the update ;) #screenwriting #scriptsky

The Nicholl: An Update on an Update!

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Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Check out this little convo I had a few days ago with my friends over at @coverageink.bsky.social‬ (love their Get Repped Now situation, for anyone who's looking to get some exposure to reps!) #scriptsky #screenwriting youtu.be/9s9_XDthToI?...

Interview with Screenwriting Coach Lee Jessup

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Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

The Nicholl just did what???? My two cents on the news that rocked the screenwriting competition space this week. #scriptsky #screenwriting youtu.be/722aNYuYFdg

Industry Update: The Nicholl Fellowship

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Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Had the best time recording this with my friends at @recklesscr8tive.bsky.sociall!!! Though knowing me I might've put my foot in it once or twice. Hope you guys check it out!

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In the Trenches with Screenwriting Career Coach Lee Jessup - Reckless Creatives

We never turn down a chance to pick the brain of screenwriting career coach Lee Jessup! Sadie and Jeanne dove into practical advice about breaking in, to keep your day job or quit, how to pursue being...

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Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Some tickets still available for this live FREE screenwriting career talk this weekend! Would love to have you join us if it's of interest. #screenwriting #scriptsky www.eventbrite.com/e/1267839244...

Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

I love a good bonus video! Check out what I had to add to my 5-Steps-To-Getting-Repped series with this bonus vid that's all about the logistics of getting signed! #screenwriting #scriptsky

5 STEPS TO GETTING REPPED - bonus video! - Getting Signed

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Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Just shared my 5th vid in the 5-Steps to Getting Repped series dedicated to helping screenwriters define their steps towards landing representation. You can go back to the beginning and watch all 5 here: youtu.be/V2wvO3HSac8 #screenwriting #scriptsky

5 STEPS TO GETTING REPPED -- Step 3: Building Pedigree

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Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

New month, new live Straight Talk event! This FREE talk is all about getting your screenplay or pilot the attention it deserves. Lots of info to share plus live Q&A. Hope you can make it! Probably my last Straight Talk until early summer! #screenwriting #scriptsky tinyurl.com/My-Straight-...

Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Only this month! Screenwriters Support Group has a First Month Free offer going on which will give you access to group sessions, workshops & special guests including a lit manager later this month! Hope you check it out! #screenwriting #scriptsky mailchi.mp/leejessup.co...

Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

This was so much fun to record! Thanks for geeking out with me on all things screenwriting career!

Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Screencraft, LaunchPad and TSL 360 shuttering can feel like an avenue for exposure of your work can feel like it was shut off, but there are still plenty of great comps/fellowships out there. Here are a few I have my eye on in Feb. #screenwriting #scriptsky youtu.be/50szbVR089M

Competition Roundup! February 2025

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Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

What in the world just happened to ScreenCraft? WeScreenplay? LaunchPad? I break it all down in my latest industry update. #screenwriting #scriptsky youtu.be/NEZf_9GwyuE

Industry Update: Goodbye, ScreenCraft!

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Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

My next totally free live online event STRAIGHT TALK: REPRESENTATION is this weekend! Spaces are limited! Hope you guys can make it! #screenwriting #scriptsky www.eventbrite.com/e/1218629456...

Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

A quick industry update based on rep conversations I've had this past week as the industry recovers from the fires and gets back to business... #screenwriting #scriptsky

Industry Update: What Genres Are Reps Looking to Read?

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Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Goodbye, David Lynch. THANK YOU. For all of it. #scirptsky #screenwriting youtu.be/B8PAK6awvuw

Goodbye David Lynch

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Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Since the LA fires started, a number of concerned writers reached out, worried about how the fires will impact the industry and the screenwriting profession. Below is my response #scriptsky #screenwriting youtu.be/pkqiemLNeY4

How Will the LA Fires Impact the Industry?

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Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

It's a difficult time here in Los Angeles. Devastating. For everyone not in LA and wondering when they can start reaching out to reps, producers and execs for new business, a little career guidance during these challenging times... #scriptsky #screenwriting #screenwriters youtu.be/JvmbIU9zSfc

Career Guidance for Challenging Times

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Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Come for the 2025 industry update, stay for the real real, hard truths and all! #scriptsky #screenwriting #screenwriters

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Pipeline Artists (find us on X) @pipelineartists.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

TUESDAY! Special event for film and TV writers to help you get an edge on 2025… Hosted by @leejessup.bsky.social Register: symposium.pipelineartists.com

Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Had the pleasure of recording this podcast with the wonderful @chrishillwrites.bsky.social about some of the writers I've had the pleasure of working with who've seen their scripts make it on the annual @theblcklst.bsky.social. Wishing all of you a gr8 writing year!

Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Just announced my first Straight Talk event of 2025! It's totally free and entirely live, so hope you'll be able to join me! #scriptsky #scriptskyuk #screenwriters www.eventbrite.com/e/straight-t...

Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

My Holiday Video, reflecting on the #screenwriting year that was and feeling optimistic about the year ahead, is here! #scriptsky #scriptskyuk #screenwriters

Holiday Wishes and Screenwriting Dreams

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Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

One of the most fun things I got to do this year was interview THE BOYS showrunner Eric Kripke for Final Draft's Write On Podcast. THE BOYS is hands down the most political show on TV, and the guy is just... Brilliant. #scriptsky #scriptskyuk #screenwriters

How Eric Kripke Went from Writing Horror Films to Creating the Hit Show “The Boys”

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Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

All too often, I will hear from confused writers about what's happening on the TV side: Aren't they making a million shows? And if not... What happened? In my latest video I aim to break down the current TV industry contraction. youtu.be/IntvycWW8pg #scriptsky #scriptskyuk #screenwriters

TV Contraction Explained

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Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

We hear this all the time: Reps and execs love a writer with a strong voice. But what does that look like on the page? I break it down in my latest advice vid. #scriptsky #scriptskyuk #screenwriters

Breaking Down the Screenwriting Voice

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Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

In my latest vid, I dig into why the concept powering your next screenplay or TV pilot is sooooo important! #scriptsky #screenwriters youtu.be/i-_oQInbYwk

Concept is King!

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Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Check out my November 2024 Industry Update! Looks like we're finally - FINALLY!!!! - turning that all important corner! #scriptsky #scriptskyuk #screenwriters

Industry Update! November 2024

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Lee Jessup @leejessup.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Hey, that's me! Very excited to kick off 2025 with my good friends @scriptpipeline.bsky.social!! Hope you guys join us! #scriptsky #scriptskyuk #screenwriters

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Dee Chilton @deechilton.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Further to my earlier post, yay, the very lovely @leejessup.bsky.social is on here! #scriptsky #scriptskyuk #screenwriters #screenwriting