A Holiday Extravaganza | Story Summit

A Holiday Extravaganza
November 30th - December 1st 2021
8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pacific)

What would the holidays be without a happily-ever-after romance? From Hallmark movies to bestselling books, this genre is wildly popular, with plenty of opportunity for aspiring and established writers.

How do you plot a classic holiday romance? What do Hallmark producers look for in a script? What kinds of tension are expected between characters, and how can you introduce unique twists?

This two-evening course is for novelists and screenwriters alike—and for anyone who wants a behind-the-scenes look at the making (and marketing) of holiday joy.

It’s going to be a VERY jolly week!

For this festive time of year, we want to make our Holiday Extravaganza class extra special. That’s why we have several gifts and surprises in store.

Anyone who took the class last year can register at a discount. If you haven’t received your discount code, please reach out to Rodrigo L by clicking here.

Purchase a registration for a loved one, and we’ll send you a special gift card for an early gift-giving surprise (before Nov. 18th).

AND the course will be filled with good cheer and fun surprises, making it a holiday event you don’t want to miss.

If you love Hallmark Christmas movies and holiday romance, there’s no place you’d rather be November 30-December 1.

A Holiday Extravaganza is not sponsored by Hallmark Channel, nor is Story Summit affiliated with the Hallmark Channel.

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 movies. It’s one of their most beloved holiday traditions.

The truth is, these stories bring us together and keep us alive.

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.

From magic to mistletoe, our faculty members know holiday romance

inside and out

The course will overflow with writing tips, inside secrets, and specific instructions to help you write YOUR holiday romance.

James Crawford will reveal the secrets of Hallmark’s unique nine-act structure, plus a behind-the-scenes look at casting, production budgets, and more.

Joany Kane will share the story behind her Emmy-nominated Hallmark movie, The Christmas Card—along with her three new Christmas movies currently in production, one for Lifetime and two for ION —and how to adapt romance novels for the screen.

Anne Carlucci, executive producer for the Hallmark Channel, will walk you through the steps from script to production.

Anne Carlucci

Executive Producer for The Hallmark Channel, with films such as Matching Hearts, Picture a Perfect Christmas; Love, of Course; Destination Wedding, All Things Valentine and 'Tis the Season for Love.

James Crawford

James Crawford has developed and produced seven movies for Hallmark Channel and UPTV, including Magic Stocking (Bridget Regan), Love's Complicated (Holly Marie Combs), and A December Bride (Jessica Lowndes). James has particular expertise in adapting novels for the screen with titles from HarperCollins Faith and Zondervan, and loves nurturing the creativity of new writers.

Joany Kane

Writer of The Christmas Card, which premiered on the Hallmark Channel in 2006 and broke all-time ratings records for the channel. The movie received an Emmy nomination and was one of the inspirations for the current Hallmark Christmas craze. Joany has also written a slew of other holiday movies including Moonlight & Mistletoe, A Christmas Kiss, Matchmaker Santa, Christmas Belle, A Christmas Kiss I and II, and Merry Kissmas! She is the original founder of Passion Flix, which turns romance novels into movies and series.

Executive Producer for The Hallmark Channel, with an indelible body of work including celebratory movies on Christmas, Valentine's Day

and weddings.

A new writer advocate, James has developed and produced for Hallmark and UPTV, Magic Stocking, Love's Complicated, and A December Bride.

Writer of Hallmark's The Christmas Card, which broke all records for the channel, was nominated for an Emmy, and started the Hallmark Christmas craze.

Registration fee: $129 for four hours of instruction.

EVENING CLASS

November 30 and December 1

8 to 10 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pacific)

Please note: Our classes are designed specifically for live participation, so your attendance is important. If you need to miss a class for any reason, you’ll receive a passcode-protected link to watch the recordings after the course is over.