Ep 239 - Marketing Strategies for Screenwriters with Chris Brennan

The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast

Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun, Best Selling Author of 'The Guide For Every Screenwriter'
Guest: Chris Brennan, Screenwriter and Marketing Expert
Summary:
In this episode, Geoffrey Calhoun welcomes Chris Brennan, a screenwriter and marketing expert, to discuss the intersection of screenwriting and marketing. Chris shares his journey from co-directing his first feature film to selling screenplays and building a career in marketing. He highlights the importance of screenwriters learning to market themselves and their projects effectively. Chris provides practical tips on mindset shifts, email marketing strategies, and networking techniques to help screenwriters build their careers and professional relationships
Takeaways:

• Understanding the mindset of B2B marketing for screenwriters.
• The importance of adding value to professional relationships.
• Practical email marketing strategies and techniques.
• The significance of developing a nurturing approach in networking.
• Utilizing digital tools to maintain professional relationships.

Chapters:

• 00:08 - 00:21: Chris Brennan’s background and career in screenwriting and marketing.
• 05:31 - 06:27: Practical tips on adding value in professional interactions.
• 08:43 - 10:17: Using email marketing to build and maintain relationships.
• 15:11 - 18:17: Developing relationships through value-added emails.
• 21:09 - 25:27: Practical tips for making email marketing a daily habit.

Follow Us:

• Geoffrey D. Calhoun:
  • Instagram: @screenwriterpod
  • Website: The Successful Screenwriter
• Chris Brennan:
  • Website: Writing Chops

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