Liz and Sarah sit down with their amazing pitch coach, Jordana Oberman, to talk about how to create and deliver a pitch that will actually sell. One piece of advice? Lead with theme and emotion. Save plot for later. Also — practice, practice, practice. This week Sarah has a Hollywood Adjacent/Ojai Hack for her fellow gardeners — use Vego Garden seed trays and Happy Frog potting soil. Finally Sarah recommends the delightful novel, The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion, by Fannie Flagg.

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LINKS:

Jordana Oberman:

https://www.jordanaoberman.com/

Vego Garden Germination Cell Bundle:

https://www.vegogarden.com/products/standard-1020-germination-cell-bundle

Happy Frog potting soil:

https://amzn.to/40SpVi5

The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion:

https://amzn.to/3PCaBUf

Fannie Flagg:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fannie_Flagg

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Liz and Sarah finally have some momentum on their novel, Bad Trip, about a group of friends who travel to Peru to do ayahuasca. And they’re vowing to finish the new break by April 1. In Take A Hike, Sarah shares why using social media comparisons has made her happier. Then, in The Craft (& Fain), they talk about why it’s such a good idea to think up scenes you want to see. This week’s Hollywood Hack will get you to use that massage gift certificate you’ve held onto for years — don’t hoard self-care. Finally, Liz recommends the movie Is This Thing On?

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Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and Side Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

LINKS:

Is This Thing On? trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4jx0Xgc_Pc

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Liz and Sarah have decided to confront their inner censors! One way to free their minds? Natalie’s Goldberg’s daily ten minute writing practice. In Take A Hike, Liz explains why her recent visit to New York City made her realize everyone should take a solo trip — even if it’s just a day trip. In Take Two, they revisit the subject of Verticals. There are many opinions! This week’s Hollywood Hack is a mind shift that’s good for the environment and not accumulating clutter: Add the word “refuse” to “reduce, reuse, recycle.” Finally, Sarah recommends So Far Gone by Jess Walter.

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Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, andSide Hustle School . If you liked this episode, ’S please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!

LINKS:

Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg:

https://amzn.to/4bgt9lC

Writing Down the Bones: 60 Cards to Free the Writer Within

https://amzn.to/419Zvby

Nome Schoolhouse:

https://nomeschoolhouse.com/

So Far Gone by Jess Walter:

https://amzn.to/4sOVp4G

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