These monthly coaching programs are for writers looking to expand their knowledge base and learn how to tackle the industry like a pro!
All sessions take place 100% online utilizing free video conferencing software ZOOM so you can participate from anywhere in the world with an internet connection!
Want ongoing career guidance?
The industry is a wild place and you can find yourself going around in circles trying to find the best route forward.
We're excited to introduce a monthly career guidance program with an all time Roadmap favorite! Devon is an experienced reader and manager and will impart his wisdom to his writers every month.
Consistency and networking are crucial in this industry and this program will help you achieve both!
Program Details
This Monthly Career Coaching consists of bi-weekly email correspondence and 1 live virtual roundtable with Devon. This is an opportunity to flesh out your brand, ask industry-related questions, learn about the current industry landscape, get networking tips and figure out the best way to position your material in the marketplace. You can even bring in feedback you received from other execs and have Devon help you figure out how to best implement them.
Note: if you register after the month begins, you will start your program the following month.
Devon Byers is a Talent & Literary Manager/ Producer at Heroes & Villains Entertainment, one of the industry’s leading talent and literary management and production companies.
At HVE, Devon’s clients sold projects to major studios and platforms including Sony, FX, Warner Bros., Netflix, Discovery, and Tubi. His clients also secured writing and directing positions on film and television shows such as ABBOTT ELEMENTARY, The CW’s CHARMED reboot, A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW, TWISTED HOUSE SITTER, and THE WINCHESTERS. In addition, he represented comic book writers and novelists who have written for publishers including Marvel, DC, IDW, and Legendary.
Prior to HVE, Devon co-founded First Friday Entertainment, a boutique management company focused on representing diverse and underrepresented voices. The company was acquired by HVE in 2022. Earlier in his career, he served as a Development Executive at Ideate Media, where he oversaw literary IP adaptations across live-action and animation, managing scripted development for projects including the BBC America adaptation of Douglas Adams’ DIRK GENTLY'S HOLISTIC DETECTIVE AGENCY starring Elijah Wood.
A former member of the Television Academy, he holds an MFA in Producing from the American Film Institute (AFI). Founded in November 2007, Heroes and Villains Entertainment is a management and production company representing writers and directors and specializing in the creation of content for the five pillars on entertainment: Film, Television, Video Games, Comic Books, and the Internet.
Clients include SEVERANCE Creator/ Executive Producer Dan Erickson, BLACK CAKE Creator/ Executive Producer Marissa Jo Cerar, THE BOYS Executive Producer David Reed, and THE HUNTING PARTY Creator/ Executive Producer JJ Bailey.
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel for a full refund up to 5 days prior to the start of the program. Cancellations requested after this period will be ineligible for refunds.
Please ensure you are familiar with our Code of Conduct.