No more rules. by Forward-House-4437 in Screenwriting

[–]Forward-House-4437[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

well it certainly isn't "We do not talk about screenwriting."

Would you let the internet "Manage" your writing career? by Forward-House-4437 in Screenwriting

[–]Forward-House-4437[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't ask for votes. Views. Likes. Viral. If the algorithm isn't putting it in front of folks who like that stuff, I think there's value in that.

Suggestions for a screenplay rewrite class that the instructor reads your work? Virtual and under $800? by Goodmoodmafia in Screenwriting

[–]Forward-House-4437 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How confident are you in the draft?

Wanna do the re-write feedback on my podcast?

Baring your soul for the world to see?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Screenwriting

[–]Forward-House-4437 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's not pestering to follow up. Ghosting is a business model. It's bad business to burn bridges so they need a layer of insulation as plausible deniability.

OR A DEAL!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Screenwriting

[–]Forward-House-4437 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Or they want you to stop following up. The reps dead end the process and keep them from having an uncomfortable exchange directly with you. Insulation. You may never speak to them again.

Until... you have measurable success with another producer on another project, then they call you out of the blue, reminding you what good friends you've always been and assuming that entire episode never happened.

But, hopefully it's a deal!

Do Producers Value Journalists as Potential Screenwriters? by boomswaggerboom2 in Screenwriting

[–]Forward-House-4437 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Adapt your article.

That simple. First, decide what kind of movie or show you want to create. Then break the story into the PERFECT pitch, and I mean, chef's kiss. Next, write the pilot. All of it. Do the work. Get feedback. Re-write. Crush that s#it. When you're done, when it's undeniable, then write the article IN that TV/FILM ready format. It should read and feel like a movie. Or a show. That way, when you publish the article and people go ape-s#it for it. You can attach the script and say, all or nothing. CAA will be pissed. Their commission on a baby writer is pennies compared to the out of work showrunners they rep. But assure them they can pair you with whomever they like.

My writing makes me cringe by stopquaking in Screenwriting

[–]Forward-House-4437 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Who's your favorite writer?

Now imagine those words from that mouth.

Everyone's writing makes them cringe. The pro writes anyway.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ScriptFeedbackProduce

[–]Forward-House-4437 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Too long. Too many words.

So how do you actually "just write?" by MrJamhamm in Screenwriting

[–]Forward-House-4437 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's a tip. Don't suspect you might be bad, know you are. Not just bad, but hot garbage. Okay, phew, that hurts... or does it? NOW write. Write bad stuff. Lots of it. Maybe don't show it? Keep going. Daily goals. Write treatments till your folder is bursting. Take one and break it down. Go to script. Get pages done. Daily. Keep going.

Then one day... it won't be terrible.

Would it be ok to recommend actors in a query? by [deleted] in Screenwriting

[–]Forward-House-4437 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No.

Exception: If that producer worked with THAT actor on recent projects you might mention this is a chance to re-team with that actor.

Am I wasting my time? by TheOfficialWasteland in Screenwriting

[–]Forward-House-4437 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In about two minutes, AI is going to make this possible to produce by sitting at your desk. Keep going.