Why Should I Listen to You?

This is the modern era. The first thing you’re going to do is Google “Jason Hellerman” and realize that I’m not an A-list screenwriter. Then you’ll probably find the only movie I have listed online, Shovel Buddies, and see that it’s only a 5/10 on IMDB.

Shovel Buddies

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If that makes you think this book is worthless, then I encourage you to go out there and seek out any of the extremely expensive screenwriting seminars. I hear they’re fun.

I’m not going to sell you a book. I’m not going to ask you to pay for this service.

And I’m not going to pretend I’m some genius or guru.

What I am is a D-list working writer in Hollywood. I had a script on the Black List (Hollywood’s annual list of best unproduced screenplays).

Editor’s note: Jason is being modest. He’s a produced screenwriter and his feature film, starring Bella Thorne, premiered at the SXSW Film Festival.

I have sold pitches and treatments. I do comedy punch-ups, dialogue passes, give professional notes, and I write a ton of commercials and some live television.

In addition to that, I pay my bills writing screenplays. It’s the dream job.

I have my Masters of Fine Arts in Screenwriting from Boston University. So I’m certified to teach and have taught some courses, on the collegiate level.

No matter what you think about me, I would argue this book is about to save you $50K/year. You’re welcome!

Trust me; I have student loans, they’re crushing.

Here’s the real deal: I’m not going to bullshit you.

I’m going to tell you about my experiences, I will occasionally reference people much further ahead than myself, and take the next ten weeks to write a script with all of you.

Editor’s note: Ok, that’s more like it, Jason! Don’t sell yourself short.