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Writing

John has written and sold numerous screenplays, and is often hired to work as a script consultant and to rewrite existing scripts.  John's expertise in structure has helped many writers sell their scripts, win festivals and competitions, and find financing for production.  He is also a leading teacher on screenplay writing, the power of story, and the importance of good structure in all genres, lecturing on this as well as teaching at major universities, consulting with agents, producers, and directors,  and mentoring writers one on one.

Screenwriting

 

John is available for hire to write screenplays in all genres from either original ideas or adaptations.  

 

John is also available to do rewrites of existing material.

 

Writing samples are available upon request.

Lecturing

 

John is an expert on story structure and lectures for universities, businesses, conventions, and private groups.

 

Lectures can be designed to fit your needs, from one hour to one day to a full weekend seminar.  They are fascinating and extremely entertaining
explorations into what it takes create a good story and to see how almost all of our myths, books, plays and films have the exact same vital story structure.

Mentoring/Teaching

 

John has taught thousands and mentored hundreds, helping them all develop the full potential of their scripts and talents.


His writing classes are full of nuts and bolt technigue and methodology.  His knowledge of structure and the clear way he presents it gives writers a step by step method to develop their ideas into stories that are moving and executed perfectly.  He is nuturing, encouraging, and entertaining.

 

Studio executives, agents, producers, directors and writers have all mentored under John and continue to send him material for evaluation and improvement.

To buy John's writing packet, click here.

To send John your script for him to read, make thorough notes on, and review with you either in person or over the phone, please contact him directly at johnjacobsendirect@gmail.com.  You can also see his rates by clicking here.

 

For more information on hiring John to lecture, please contact his agent at nate@johnejacobsen.com, (206) 271-6575

 

To hire John for writing or mentoring and teaching, please contact him directly at johnjacobsendirect@gmail.com

Headshots by JJ

Here are some of the headshots I have taken.  I shoot with the Nikon D850 which delivers a full frame 45.7 megapixels of pure resolution and is capable of producing outstanding detail, tonality and dynamic range. I love this camera and my high end Nikon lenses, and I love shooting headshots.

My wife Pia joins me on all shoots and works with the client ahead of tme and at the shoot on wardrobe.  Pia was the head of Couture at Nordstrom for 30 years and now is the fashion stylist at JHilburn, which is the only lifestyle brand offering a full-service, custom-made men’s clothing experience across all categories – Business to Casual. Pia's got an expert eye to get your looks just right, and of course we have makeup and hair talent to help as well.

I typically only shoot one day a week as I am also a director and screenwriter, and I book about a month out, so drop me a line at johnjacobsendirect@gmail.com to get on the schedule.

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