WattCon 2018 Day 1: Setting the Scene - A Writer's Journey in Entertainment

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Channel: Wattpad · 2018 · Entertainment

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The current state of the entertainment industry opens up a whole new opportunity for writers. TV and film networks are hot on the hunt for their next big story. This panel dives deep into the inner workings of TV, streaming and film, with a goal of inspiring writers to embrace the new possibilities. Entertainment industry experts and members of the Wattpad Studios team share what’s trending in the world of film and TV adaption, uncover what networks look for in a story (and in a writer), and provide practical advice on leveraging Wattpad to create a future in entertainment.

Moderator: 

Lindsey Ramey, Director, Content Development and Production, Wattpad Studios

Panelists: 

Beth Reekles (@Reekles), Writer

Christina Henne, Producer, Bavaria Fiction

Eric Lehrman, Head of Content Development and Production, Wattpad Studios

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