Paul Chitlik

Prize-Winning Television, Film, Novelist & Educator

Travels From Travels From:
Chapel Hill, NC, USA
Speaking Fee Speaking Fee:
Categories Categories:
REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Paul Chitlik Biography

Paul Chitlik has written for all the major networks and studios in English and in Spanish. He was story editor for MGM/UA'S "The New Twilight Zone," and staff writer for Showtime's sitcom "Brothers." He has written features for Rysher Entertainment, NuImage, Promark, Mainline Releasing, and others. He has directed episodes and been coordinating producer for “Real Stories of the Highway Patrol” and “U.S. Customs Classified.” He wrote and produced “Alien Abduction,” the first network movie shot on digital video for UPN. He wrote, produced, and directed “Ringling Brothers Revealed” a special for The Travel Channel. (He had been a roustabout for Circus Vargas years earlier.) Most recently he wrote, produced and directed “The Wedding Dress,” for Amazon Prime.

He received a Writers Guild of America award nomination for his work on "The Twilight Zone" and a GLAAD Media Award nomination for "Los Beltrán,” a Telemundo show. He won a Genesis Award for a Showtime Family movie. He has taught in the MFA programs of UCLA, the University of Barcelona’s film school ESCAC, Cuba’s film school EICTV, Chile’s film school UNIACC, The University of Zulia in Venezuela, The Panamerican University in Mexico City, The Story Academy of Sweden and as a clinical associate professor at Loyola Marymount University. Now writing full time again and living near his grandson in Chapel Hill, NC, with wife, television producer Beth McCauley.

His book, “Rewrite,” is used in film schools around the world (in English, Chinese, and Korean). His latest novel is “Lies, All Lies,” and his next book on screenwriting, “The Screenwriting Sensei,” will be published by MWP in the fall of 2025.

Paul Chitlik Speaking Topics

  • Writing & Rewriting Your Screenplay

    You have an idea for a screenplay or teleplay, but you're not sure how to get started or how to structure it. If you're at the early stages of developing your idea, there are ways to organize your thinking so that you can write your first draft. No screenplay is complete after the first draft, so an understanding of the rewrite process is necessary to reach a professional quality screenplay. This talk shares the step-by-step process you need to know to get your work to the best it can be.

  • Writing the Mystery Novel

    While there are no rules that apply to writing a mystery novel, there are certain conventions that usually apply to the process. Knowing those conventions enables you to avoid writer's block and to help you reach your full potential as a writer. This talk outlines the steps a writer needs to take to develop an idea, write an outline, find his or her voice, and complete a first draft of a novel. We will also discuss what you need to do to develop a series of novels based on your main character and settings.

Paul Chitlik Videos

  • 7 Point Story Structure Found In Every Great Movie - Paul Chitlik
    Paul Chitlik has written for all the major networks and studios in English and in Spanish. He was story editor for MGM/UA'S "The New Twilight Zone,"...

Paul Chitlik Books

  • Lies, All Lies
    Lies, All Lies
  • Rewrite: A Step-by-Step Guide to Strengthen Structure, Characters, and Drama in your Screenplay
    Rewrite: A Step-by-Step Guide to Strengthen Structure, Characters, and Drama in your Screenplay

FAQs on booking Paul Chitlik

  • How do I book Paul Chitlik to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Paul Chitlik for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Paul Chitlik, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Paul Chitlik or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Paul Chitlik

    Speaking fees for Paul Chitlik, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Paul Chitlik are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Paul Chitlik, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Paul Chitlik speak about?

    Paul Chitlik is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Professors, Television & Film.
  • Where does Paul Chitlik travel from?

    Paul Chitlik generally travels from Chapel Hill, NC, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Paul Chitlik’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Paul Chitlik for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Paul Chitlik for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Paul Chitlik or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Paul Chitlik is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Writing & Rewriting Your Screenplay and Writing the Mystery Novel. The estimated speaking fee range to book Paul Chitlik for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Paul Chitlik generally travels from Chapel Hill, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Philip Wang, David Baddiel, Howard Michael Gould, Erin Lee Carr and George Pelecanos. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Paul Chitlik for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP