REVIEWS
"The weekend ended as quickly as it began, and I hoped that I had gotten a card from every writer I had met and been inspired by while I was there. Through introspection, passion, setting goals (with some fear behind them), and reminding myself that I am the only one who can make my goals happen, I went home with some great resources and ready to write, making Story Expo a very successful weekend."
- LA SCREENWRITER MAGAZINE
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"The event had sell-out numbers of both exhibitors and attendees...We embraced Story Expo as a perfect opportunity to share with many, many like-minded authors, students of screenwriting, members of the press, distributors and retail book buyers. It was a place where connections were made, partnerships forged, and brands were launched."
- THE STORY SOLUTION
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“Story Expo was great! Really, really wonderful.”
- SANDY K. (STORY EXPO 2021)
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“Thank you! What a fun weekend. I really appreciate all the speakers taking the time to share their knowledge and insight. ."
- ROBERT B. (STORY EXPO 2021)
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“As an attendee I have to say even though it wasn't in person, somehow that palpable energy present in your past Story Expo events came through on the screen and was felt. I could see these aspiring writers getting inspired and hopeful...benefiting from the experience, and grateful to be attending...Every speaker I saw seemed thrilled and grateful to be there...The attendees I saw/met seemed like they wanted to come back for the next Story Expo.”
- DEV A. (STORY EXPO 2021)
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“GREAT CONFERENCE!”
- CECILY W. (STORY EXPO 2021)
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"Thank you, Derek, et al for another amazing weekend. I learned so much. You never fail to find the most insightful and generous professionals." - MICHELLE D. (STORY EXPO 2021)
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“Thank you for keeping Story Expo active during the pandemic! Our group cannot express how much it meant
to us, and we look forward to returning LIVE IN PERSON in 2022!"
- JEANINE F. (STORY EXPO 2021)
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“Inspiring. Wonderful. Awesome. Great. Satisfying. Perfect. Enchanting. Words cannot describe how wonderful of an experience I had at this year’s Story Expo, but personally and professionally. It’s truly changed my life.” - RACHEL A.
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“Story Expo is an intense 3-day experience. Your head will spin from the number of great classes offered, and by the end you’ll be deliriously satisfied but sad that the next Story Expo is a year away.” - MALCOLM W.
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“As a romance novelist, I wasn’t sure what I’d take away from Story Expo, but I’m happy to report the wide variety of classes had something for me each and every time. The classes were wonderful, the instructors superb, and being surrounded by hundreds and hundreds of fellow writers made me feel at home.” - MAGGIE C.
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“Each year I feel inspired by attending Story Expo. From the high level speakers to the amazing community of writers that converges at the conference each year, it charges me up and reminds me why I love being a writer.” - DANIEL B.
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“Story Expo totally exceeded my expectations! I met a lot of cool, creative, smart, fun people; I learned a lot from the outstanding speakers and I had a blast!” - LEONA H.
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“Story Expo was fantastic! I received a lot of invaluable information and encouragement and met some really great people. The Pitching Room was a lot of fun too! I can’t wait to attend again!” - NICOLE H.
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“This was my first time attending Story Expo and I’m already planning to attend next year. I went to a lot of great sessions and left with a lot of new ways to approach my writing. Plus, I met a lot of fellow writers and it was great to talk to them about the craft.” - LEE M.
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“As I novelist, I wasn’t sure if Story Expo was going to offer me much, boy was I wrong. The teachers are superb, the setting was perfect, and I learned so many new strategies for taking my work to the next level.” - RACHEL F.H.
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“As a working professional and a college professor, the pedagogical dimension to the Expo will be very beneficial to carry back to my students and will enhance my professional work too!” - AVERY W.
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“Story Expo: The Ultimate Writers’ Block Party!!!” - BILL W.
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“Story Expo helped to me connect with some incredible writers and instructors. It was great to feel a sense of community with writers from across the globe. I received an overwhelming amount of information about everything I wanted to learn (and more!), and I left with a ton of excitement for the craft.” - LISA H.
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Emmy and Golden Globe-winning writers/producers Larry Karaszewski & Scott Alexander.
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Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster, writers of Tom Hanks' A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood, Amazon's Transparent
Opening Keynote Speaker, Oscar and 16-time Emmy-Winning Producer Arnold Shapiro.
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Opening Keynote Speaker & Lecturer, the late, legendary Syd Field. CNN called him "The Guru of All Screenwriters."
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“This was a great awakening to a forgotten voice in my head.” - DANIEL D.
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“An amazing experience! Such a great way for writers to gain exposure to a wide range of approaches to story in a short amount of time. It’s like an espresso shot and smorgasbord rolled into one.” - HENRY M.
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“I was pleased I made the huge effort to attend from outback Australia. It was worth it.” - SANDY T. (AUSTRALIA)
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“First stop Story Expo. Final stop Hollywood.” - STEVEN M. (CANADA)
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"It was a great experience. A great way to leave the real world behind and immerse yourself in story for 3 entire days.”
- HANNEKE S. (SWEDEN)
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“As a 17-year old that recently published a webseries script to the WGA, this event is a must-go event for anyone interested in gaining a foothold in the industry.” - ELI P.
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“Story Expo is an intense 3-day experience, you cannot learn enough. The most difficult decisions you can make in your writing career are deciding which classes to take at Story Expo.” - ABE N.
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“Story Expo is about storytelling. The speakers urge writers to write experience, emotion and awareness: three of the most genuine parts of story. I really enjoyed my weekend at Story Expo and am excited to put new energy into my writing.” - DON G.
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“[This was my] first time at Story Expo and it was so good. Very overwhelming with all the information you get, but you leave there absolutely inspired!” - LISA I.
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“Story Expo brought together writers of all genres learning not just from the experts, but from each other. If you are truly a writer, then you need to be where writers are, and Story Expo brings together the best of the best.” - THYONNE G.
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“What a wonderful event Story Expo was this year! I was truly inspired by the teachers and lecturers that attended this year. Can’t wait for Story Expo 2020!” - FRANK L.
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“This is my second year at Story Expo and it just keeps getting better!” - HEATHER M.
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“Story Expo brings together the best in the business and is without a doubt the best event in the writing industry.” - TRACI S.
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“It’s impossible to come away from Story Expo and not write! I’ve learned so much and I can’t wait for next year!”
- ROXANNA G.
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“Story Expo exceeded my weighty expectations. The lecturers were credentialed, engaging and generous. I can hardly wait until next year!”
- DEANN C.
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“Story Expo is an extremely well run writing conference with something for everyone. The pricing is affordable and the speakers are the best in the industry. I look forward to the event each year and I highly recommend it to all writers.” - TODD B.
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“I was very inspired by the end of the weekend to continue my work and live my passion.” - HANK W.
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“Story Expo provided both the education and the networking necessary to kickstart our creative production.” - JORGIA M.
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“I traveled all the way from Australia to attend Story Expo 2017. It was well worth the journey. Insightful and inspiring! I can't
wait to dive into the next drafts of my screenplays.” - EMMA C.
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“Story Expo is a gold mine of insight and inspiration.” - MIKE M.
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“It was my first time attending, and I left energized and inspired!” - KAY D.
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“Great event! The speakers were inspirational, the attendees were delightful, and the atmosphere was unbeatable. I learned a lot and couldn’t wait to get home and write!” - HILLARY D.
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“Story Expo was a great opportunity to learn from talented professionals in this business. The pitching was incredibly well organized and the most successful event I have yet attended.” - NIRAJ K.
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“Wonderful experience! Exceeded my expectations.” - MELISSA P.
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“I entered another world this past weekend. A wonderful world. A world I didn’t want to leave. It’s a world called Story Expo.” - RACHELLE S.
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“Story Expo is a powerhouse event to all those serious about writing and creativity! Thank you! This event was by far the best expo/conference I’ve been to in a long while.” - TIM B.
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“Story Expo was very informative and eye opening for me. I was especially surprised by the sheer numbers of attendees. I
learned insider tips that I don’t know how I would have discovered any other way.” - BARBARA R.
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“You changed my life. I’m serious. I am so grateful to all of you who put this together. My hopes were greatly exceeded. I walked away with a new confidence.” - SHANNON P.
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“Before attending Story Expo 2013, I was stuck in a writer’s rut. Story Expo gave me fresh perspective, an arsenal of
screenwriting tools and the clarity I needed to continue pursuing my dream. Thank you for putting on a fantastic Story Expo!”
- DANIELLA T.
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“[Story Expo 2019 was] one of the best expos I’ve attended. Great workshops! Exceeded expectations.” - ADRIANNE M.
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“Where else but at Story Expo can you have access to so many companies who could produce your film?” - JIM R.
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“Thank you for an amazing inspirational 3 days!” - ESZTER Z.
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“Story Expo was a weekend packed with highly useful information from a variety of professionals in their respective fields. I
walked away with a lot of notes, ideas and inspiration.” - HEATHER M.
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“Traveling from Minnesota, I was just hoping to get the real honest truth about the industry and not what many just assume were the workings of it. I got this and way way more! Thank you Story Expo!” - PETE W.
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“I am reeling from the information, on an upward learning curve full of excitement and inspiration. Loved it.” - CATE MAC
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“Story Expo surpassed all my expectations. I learned so much from the speakers and presenters. I was so pleased with the variety to choose from. There were sessions on memoir writing, mythology, forensics, query letter writing, and even an entertainment law crash course. The only thing I was disappointed about was having to miss one course over another!”
- THESANICA M.
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“If you’re looking for practical, pick up your pen an write-right-now advice, Story Expo is that place to be!” - HENRY G.
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“For those just venturing into the film industry, it’s an informative way to learn many facets of the business from the great gurus in the span of one weekend.” - CHRIS V.
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“Prometheus handed me fire, and my pen ran dry from writing so many notes. One cannot gather this amount of information from this many professionals in one place at one time.” - ABE N.
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“My first time at Story Expo and it blew my mind with all the awesome speakers and the wealth of knowledge that was present. Thank you and I can’t wait for next year.” - TRACEY B.
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“If the most important thing is writing a good story, then Story Expo is where the rubber meets the road.” - CECILE C.
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“If you’re a writer, either just starting out or have a script and not sure what to do with it. GO TO STORY EXPO!!!!” - PAUL M.
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“Story Expo changed the way I approach fiction writing for the better, and helped give me confidence to strive for great storytelling and a future career as a writer.” - ERIN L.
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“Story Expo is an enriching and inspiring experience for any writer, especially tv and film. I left excited to grab my computer and get to writing – forever!” - MELISSA W.
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“The approach to storytelling instruction is intimate and intelligent so the conference fosters a congenial and productive
atmosphere that’s both comfortable and rewarding.” - SCOTT H.
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“My head is spinning with all sorts of new information. It is easy to forget that writers are not just a bunch of anti-social shut-ins who love their laptop airs more than their dogs. They (and by they I mean WE) are actually quite friendly! AND you put a couple hundred of us in one room, our combined creative energy can be nothing short of electrifying! I guess what I’m trying to say (not so tactfully) is this: I’m absolutely electrified!” - ELLIE S.
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