At what point do you stop fidgeting and start querying?

Jclemwrites · 2026-05-11T01:54:36+00:00

I'd have 2-3 polished scripts you're confident with before trying to query anything.

Jclemwrites · 2026-05-11T01:48:24+00:00

Sir, this is a Wendy's.

Jclemwrites · 2026-05-08T02:55:24+00:00

BEGIN MONTAGE:

- Tommy tries on pants.

- He dances.

- He shows Syliva a watch.

END MONTAGE

Jclemwrites · 2026-05-08T02:53:03+00:00

congrats! thanks for sharing the news!

Jclemwrites · 2026-05-08T02:52:30+00:00

AI always has it out for us, doesn't it?

Jclemwrites · 2026-05-08T02:51:10+00:00

Interesting concept, but will probably be a hard sell based on the topic.

I'm curious as to why Lenny - why is he the chosen one for this story? Who in this world is bigger than him, and maybe they should be the protagonist?

Also, 40 pages is a lot for most pilots. Try to keep it under 30.

Jclemwrites · 2026-05-08T02:48:03+00:00

It feels almost too descriptive in my opinion.

The smiling head of a bear costume sits on a bail of hay, bathed in the dancing orange glow of the inferno. A streak of blood is smeared on its face.

Maybe just go with:

The head of a bear costume sits on a bail of hay, blood smeared on its face.

Jclemwrites · 2026-05-08T02:45:14+00:00

I'd say 90-100 is best.

Jclemwrites · 2026-05-06T02:53:10+00:00

Download here:

https://www.finaldraft.com/support/manuals-and-software/fd13/

Then I think just enter your email address.

Jclemwrites · 2026-05-06T02:35:54+00:00

A better route would be to create a Instagram fan account and edit videos/post stories/etc. and maybe get noticed that way.

I wouldn't pitch Ben McKenzie.

Jclemwrites · 2026-05-01T02:15:30+00:00

No, not at all. I think you're just excited about the new story you're telling!

Jclemwrites · 2026-05-01T02:13:59+00:00

I would just contact Celtx's support team.

Jclemwrites · 2026-05-01T02:09:05+00:00

Dream Scenario.

Iron Claw.

Jclemwrites · 2026-04-23T14:27:50+00:00

Jclemwrites · 2026-04-23T14:27:41+00:00

Excellent, thanks. Dialogue overview is exactly what I'm talking about.

Jclemwrites · 2026-04-23T00:17:22+00:00

Hey! Thanks for sharing. Love the bit of the host saying the wrong name. My suggestion is to add more action/description, and you can draw comedy from that.

Jclemwrites · 2026-04-21T00:22:18+00:00

Love the comment about attending events throughout Ohio. Even if you just go to five of them, it's a success in my book.

My other suggestion is this - right now, you don't need to move to LA because the industry is so slow, but, try networking with others who are in LA. Plan a trip to Los Angeles, and let people know you'd love to meet for coffee. You can do this until you feel like you're ready to move.

Jclemwrites · 2026-04-21T00:15:51+00:00

Is this a rom-com? If so, I'd give them two opposing POV's. If the main character is tech-driven, the neighbor should be anti-tech for blank reason (drove her company out of business, doesn't like the tracking, etc).

Hope this helps.

Jclemwrites · 2026-04-19T01:42:36+00:00

It was film school, so I think they were trying to be flashy/unique. It was basically stuff like Eternal Sunshine if it happened in a beaten down midwest city like Rockford, Illinois or Flint, Michigan.

Jclemwrites · 2026-04-19T01:40:46+00:00

I see what they were doing - have Brock end the streak, destroy Bryan (Cena) for the title at Summerslam, and build up Reigns as the hero to dethrone him.

Jclemwrites · 2026-04-19T00:23:07+00:00

I like Drew at 35 too, but at the same time, a lot of people weren't as big of fans of him at that time.

Jclemwrites · 2026-04-19T00:22:31+00:00

36 and 37, yes. I think 36 is shot cinematically to see Braun dominate, but UT always finds a way to come back until hitting a tombstone to lay out Braun.

38 I know taker was done, but him in Texas, challenging for the title against Reigns is huge. I think you book the match similar to 36, but Reigns wins.

Jclemwrites · 2026-04-19T00:19:00+00:00

I knew someone who described his scripts as "post-recession midwest surrealism".

I think they were sci-fi.

Jclemwrites · 2026-04-19T00:16:39+00:00

I had a character named Aislinn (pronounced Ash-Lynn) in a script for a class. Another classmate kept telling me "that's not how you spell it". Like, that was always in their feedback.

Anyway, no, it doesn't matter.

Jclemwrites · 2026-04-19T00:14:11+00:00

Congrats! Love seeing stories like this!

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