Networking Strategies to Spark Creative Connections

Welcome back, Engleversian! This month, we’re diving into the art of networking on LinkedIn—the magical skill of building relationships with producers, directors, and fellow creatives. Whether you’re seeking collaborators for your next screenplay or aiming to pitch your story to industry insiders, these strategies will help you connect authentically and purposefully. Let’s get started!

Why Networking Matters

Connections are the bridges that lead to opportunity. On LinkedIn, producers, directors, and other creatives aren’t just looking for talent—they’re seeking collaborators who bring passion, professionalism, and a spark of originality. Networking isn’t about cold messages or pitching endlessly. It’s about crafting genuine relationships that open doors to collaboration and storytelling magic.

When done right, networking can transform your LinkedIn connections into allies, mentors, and advocates for your work. Here’s how:

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Jaimie Engle built the Engleverse, stories in books, film, and tv. She wrote, sold, and produced Just Jake (2023), sold and developed a story with DreamWorks Animation Studios (2025), and was hired to write an audiobook for Fresh Produce Media (2025). Jaimie founded Chapter Drops™ to help people with stories write and publish books, offering a Pitch Drop service for authors to connect with producers. She has written and published 25+ book, earning awards such as Kirkus Choice Book of the Year (2020), Publisher’s Book Life Prize (Fiction and Non-Fiction 2020), and the Writers of the Future Award (2016).Follow on social @jaimieenglewrites