‼️Christmas Movie Lover Alert!‼️
Do you love watching Christmas movies and Holiday romantic comedies? If you’re binge watching Christmas movies right now and maybe you’ve always wanted to write a Christmas movie, you have an idea for a Christmas movie, or you just want go behind the scenes of these magical Christmas movies then don’t miss a very special Christmas movie event with Story Summit that I’m hosting along with Joany Kane, the writer behind one of Hallmark’s most beloved movies, A Christmas Card.
While celebrating the release of my new Christmas romantic comedy for 2025, A Ruff Royal Christmas, a feel-good, funny, holiday romance inspired by fans of my Netflix movie A Christmas Prince wanting more, I’ll be taking everyone who joins us for Story Summit’s ONLINE special Christmas movie events behind the scenes of writing, selling, and making Christmas movies! If you cant join us live there will be recording you can cuddle up by the fire while sipping hot cocoa 😉
Whether you’re a writer who wants to learn how to write and sell a Christmas movie or a fan of Christmas movies, you won’t want to miss these very special four nights bringing all the Christmas joy!
If for some reason you can’t make it I made my special checklist for HOW TO WRITE AND SELL YOUR CHRISTMAS MOVIE for you free in my Stan Store so grab it while you can!
I hope to see you soon with STORY SUMMIT!
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And here’s more from STORY SUMMIT.
What would the holidays be without a happily-ever-after romance? From Hallmark to Lifetime to Netflix — and even holiday books! — this genre is wildly popular, with plenty of opportunity for aspiring and established writers.
This is one of our most beloved Story Summit classes, and this year we’re offering FOUR big evenings designed just for you!
You’ll learn:
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The dos and don’ts of plotting a classic holiday romance.
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Specific elements movie producers look for in a holiday script.
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Effective ways to crank up tension between characters.
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Tried-and-true tips for adding unique twists.
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Key considerations to help you craft a memorable meet-cute.
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And more!
And remember…if you have to miss a class, no problem. You can listen to the recording at your convenience.
This course is for screenwriters, novelists, and fans alike — for anyone who wants a behind-the-scenes look at the making (and marketing) of holiday joy.
The course will overflow with writing tips, inside secrets, and specific instructions to help you write YOUR holiday movie. Plus, we’ll have a one-night class December 9 on creating a pitch-perfect one-pager to sell your holiday screenplay. AND you can apply to pitch your project to holiday movie producers via Zoom on December 16.
Just think… you might get a film contract for Christmas!
The Holiday Market
Holiday movies have become big business, with more of them in demand every year. And that means producers are looking for new material year-round. Whether you’re a seasoned holiday screenwriter, you’re new to the genre, or you simply can’t get enough of holiday movies and want to learn how they’re made, this class is for you.
From the memorable meet-cute to that all-important happily-ever-after, our Story Summit experts will teach you the ins and outs of holiday screenplays and help you polish your script until it shines.
Who doesn’t need a love story at this time of year?
Stories of holiday romance have a greater impact than we may realize. Often, it seems, their combination of beauty, love, humor and happy endings help people get through tough times.
One participant, for instance, told us she couldn’t have gotten through chemotherapy without them.
Others turn to Christmas movies when they feel lonely or they’re missing a loved one.
Another said she and her mom get together every year to watch their favorite Christmas films. It’s one of their most delightful holiday traditions.
The truth is, these stories bring us together and restore hope.
So if they hold a place in your heart—as a writer or a viewer—please join us. You’ll fall in love with happy endings all over again, making this a true holiday celebration.
Here’s What You Can Expect…
Night One: A Star-Studded Learning Experience
Creative Insights from Joany Kane
Joany Kane, the creative mind behind Hallmark’s record-breaking The Christmas Card, will grace us with her presence. Kane didn’t just pen an Emmy-nominated masterpiece; she ignited the global Hallmark Christmas phenomenon. Since The Christmas Card, she has penned seventeen produced Christmas movies. She’ll share about the craft behind creating heartwarming holiday stories, offering insights into the evolving landscape of Christmas films she helped pioneer.
Of course, we’ll have our holiday friend Shelfie on hand for trivia questions and prizes! We’ll award prizes for the ugliest sweater, the ugliest holiday mug, and the best Zoom background (real, not virtual). And don’t be surprised if we have special cameo appearances!
Night Two: The Business of Making Holiday Magic
Finding Your Christmas Mojo with Karen Schaler
Karen is a three-time Emmy Award-winning screenwriter, producer, bestselling author, journalist, and national TV host. She has written features for Netflix, Hallmark, and Lifetime, including the Netflix Original sensation A Christmas Prince, which started the franchise. She also turned her hit Christmas Camp Hallmark movie and books into real-life trademarked sold-out Christmas Camp experiences for grownups that she hosts at resorts, hotels, and destinations worldwide. Her stories will inspire you to think beyond the holiday movie and explore a whole world of writing, producing, publishing, and telling Christmas stories.
We’ll begin the evening with a visit from Joany Kane, who will join us at the top of the session. Then, in the second part of the night, Karen Schaler will step in with practical tips on what to do once you have a script in hand, how to find the right people to pitch, where to send your work, and how to start opening doors in the industry — including Karen’s Special 5 Tips to Christmas Success.
Night Three: Creating a One-Pager that Sells
Karen Schaler, also known as Christmas Karen, will lead you step by step through the process of creating a one-page pitch to sell your holiday screenplay. In this two-hour session, you’ll learn how to write and format a successful pitch, understand the core materials you need to sell your work, and polish everything until it shines. She’ll break down loglines, one-sheets, and the essential elements every writer should have ready when approaching producers or executives. This session alone is priceless, giving you the tools you need to successfully market your script.
Night Four: Making Your Pitch
Imagine pitching live to the best of the best holiday movie producers. We will have several Christmas producers on the panel. You may have that opportunity, as we’ll choose students to present themselves and their one-pagers to three producers who are actively looking for new material.
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Lights, Action, Christmas!!! Let’s go!