VIP Guest Lectures

You’ll have a front-row seat for our monthly VIP Guest Lectures Series
Experience a monthly journey of inspiration and insights with the ultimate VIP lecture series, showcasing luminaries from the world of publishing and entertainment.
Each month, we welcome a guest speaker who embodies excellence in their field of publishing or entertainment. You’ll learn the secrets of success and behind-the-scenes insights from bestselling authors, acclaimed editors, renowned screenwriters, and influential managers and producers. These exclusive events are designed to elevate your knowledge with the help of industry titans.
Check out our schedule to discover the lineup of esteemed speakers, and mark your calendar to learn from the best of the best.
As a Story Summit + subscriber, you can enjoy this exclusive benefit at no additional cost.
Check Out Our Upcoming Guests
Monday, April 21th - 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
Don Roos is one of the most acclaimed and versatile screenwriters working in Hollywood today. Known for his sharp wit, emotional depth, and fearless storytelling, Don has written and directed a wide range of projects across film and television. His film credits include The Opposite of Sex, Marley & Me, Single White Female, Bounce, and Happy Endings, while his television work includes serving as executive producer and writer on the hit shows Younger (now airing on Netflix) and Emily in Paris.
Don will be joining us under the VIP Speaker Series just before heading to Paris and Rome to oversee production on the next season of Emily in Paris. With decades of experience and a uniquely honest perspective on the business, Don brings invaluable insights into the craft and career of writing for screen.
Whether you're drawn to comedy, drama, or anything in between, Don Roos is a master of the form—and this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Saturday, May 24th - 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
Pamela Redmond is a New York Times bestselling author of more than 20 books of fiction and nonfiction, including Younger, which was adapted into a seven-season television show by Sex & The City’s Darren Star and is now streaming on Netflix.
Her other works include the historical novel The Possibility of You and the bestsellers How Not to Act Old and 30 Things Every Woman Should Have and Should Know by the Time She’s 30.
Redmond is also a name expert and, alongside Linda Rosenkrantz, co-created Nameberry, the world’s largest baby name site, based on ten groundbreaking books on names that they co-authored. She recently appeared on Shark Tank, pitching Nameberry’s plans for AI, and secured a deal with Mr. Wonderful.
Photo by Mark Hanuer.
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