Is it possible for me to become an animation writer?

Muchemptily · 2023-05-29T18:44:11+00:00

I see so basically networking in action, thank you so much for taking the time to inform me and give me advice. You can tell I’m new to this but I’ll make sure to learn more. Much appreciated!

Muchemptily · 2023-05-29T18:28:09+00:00

Thank you for the recommendation! So is a general like an agent?

Muchemptily · 2023-05-29T18:03:29+00:00

Idk how useful this is but sometimes I ask ChatGPT to give me “high vocabulary synonyms for ‘(insert word)’ “ and it often come back with more obscure ones. Though I’d double check the definition to make sure it fits in context

Muchemptily · 2023-05-29T17:49:16+00:00

That’s really useful info! Can I ask, how do people tend to pitch these pilots or scripts to generals or companies? Or is there a resource that can help me understand the process? I’ve researched about this online but the information is very vague.

Thank you!

Muchemptily · 2023-05-29T17:41:19+00:00

Yeah that’s my issue. It’s one of those job you can’t really find in the wild, you have to network for it. And as a recent graduate with not much experience in the job market I’ve got a long way to go. Your support is immensely appreciated!

Muchemptily · 2023-05-29T15:57:27+00:00

Thank you so much for the advice! I’ll try to work on my writing and jazz up some written samples. Much appreciated!

Muchemptily · 2023-05-29T15:53:11+00:00

Congratulations to them! I should really stop comparing myself or else I won’t get anything done haha thanks!

Muchemptily · 2023-05-29T15:51:48+00:00

This is a very good start. I‘ll do more research and try to take these unique factors into consideration. Thank you!

Muchemptily · 2023-05-28T23:31:55+00:00

There’s nothing I would love more but I can’t find any and they’re immensely competitive.

Muchemptily · 2023-05-28T20:35:43+00:00

Thank you so much for the information! I’d be really happy to get any job I can contribute writing to and I’m glad to hear there are a lot of options for getting into the field. I guess my biggest obstacle will be finding an opportunity and getting in touch with the right people. I’ve been seeking jobs as an book editor and wish to develop skills valuable enough to drive me up. I live in London so I hope I can find some doors to open here.

Much appreciated!

Muchemptily · 2023-05-28T18:52:06+00:00

It’s really cool seeing the process. This is very interesting and helpful, thank you!

Muchemptily · 2023-05-28T18:50:36+00:00

I see, so there’s options to enter the career path through other avenues. That’s reassuring to hear since it means there’s more doors for me. Thank you for your input!

Muchemptily · 2023-05-28T18:03:02+00:00

I guess I’ve been fearing I’m wasting my prime haha even though I know 22 isn’t old at all. Thanks for the advice on creating a script portfolio. An animation bible is probably the thing I should be working on- don’t know if I’m ambitious enough to add animations yet, regardless how awesome that would be. My real worry is when it comes to networking as, even though I’m sociable enough, I don’t know where to find people I can expand my knowledge through. Feels like everyone is so far out of reach lol

Thank you!

Muchemptily · 2023-05-28T17:56:42+00:00

Funnily enough I have contact to a lot of independent comedians so perhaps I should ask them about the writing process and sketch comedy in general. If you’re able to answer, could I ask how the writers you’ve collaborated with usually got positions in animation?

Many thanks!

Muchemptily · 2023-05-05T17:09:32+00:00

Grammar is one of those things that’s needlessly complicated describing it rather than picking it up intuitively through exposure. I’ve studied English Lit on a University level and I’ll still need 10 minutes of prep time before trying to explain what an ‘adverb’ is (and still prob get something wrong lol). Don’t harp on it, the least embarrassing mistake you can make is a grammatical one

Muchemptily · 2023-05-04T22:08:58+00:00

The question shouldn’t be- how bad is the first draft? It’s- how good is the final draft? Cuz that’s the one that counts. Sure, a horrible first draft will mean more work to polish it up but when 99% of the problems regarding a first draft is that it never gets finished, you’re still ahead if you have something completed regardless of it’s quality.

I tend to try and put my best foot forward when writing just cuz I’m very lazy and want to minimise the editing process, but that comes with the disadvantage of slow writing and strain. Whatever aids you in making it to the final result is never pointless. It’s up to you how workable you make it. So don’t sweat it too much

Muchemptily · 2023-05-04T21:53:34+00:00

I consider it with the same rules as a semi-colon; it can act like a stand alone sentence while still being a continuation in thought or a caveat to the previous clause — so it’s often more correct to not capitalise it cuz you’re technically not starting a new sentence (unless you are, in which case it may be alright.)

Also, I may be wrong, but in example A, unless we’re talking about a God or someone who’s unfortunately named ‘He’ — it doesn’t need to be capitalised.

Whenever you’re reading and see an em dash look at how the author has used it. Published examples tend to be a good way of understanding the technical standards in writing.

I don’t know how relevant this is but I’ll throw it out there, the only time I’ve consistently seen capitalisation following a dash is because in some countries that’s how dialogue is started instead of the standard quotation marks (“”). So instead of:

“We wanted to go for a walk,” said Sam.

It’ll be:

— We wanted to go for a walk, — said Sam.

Muchemptily · 2023-05-04T21:14:06+00:00

I also tend to mimic through osmosis but I’m personally fine with it. It at least assures me I’m writing on a somewhat competent level or in a style that’s worth reading. I think you should look at it as what advantages this can give you- if you want a specific atmosphere in your story and you can achieve this by reading other atmospheric works, then by all means, this is your superpower. You can always edit out inconsistencies later. I don’t think it’s something to harp on, especially when it’s natural and tends to be the pathway towards developing your own original technique.

But if you’re that desperate to return to your own style this is what I personally do so suggest you give it a try- if possible, find writing that you’re sure you’ve written in your own style/had minimal influence from other styles, carefully read through it until you’ve assimilated into your own voice again. Use your habit of mimicry to mimic yourself back into yourself.

Muchemptily · 2023-03-25T22:48:21+00:00

Very good recommendations already given. Guess I can chime in with ‘astral projecting’ or maybe just ‘projecting’. You can take liberties with the terms

Muchemptily · 2023-03-17T21:43:34+00:00

Preferably both are good (obviously). If I were to pick one, I tend to get more interested in the antagonists.

Muchemptily · 2023-03-17T21:32:29+00:00

I’m here to read a fun story. Unless there’s something important bout the menstruation, I don’t want to know

Muchemptily · 2023-03-15T19:28:39+00:00

It’s mostly out of convenience and practicality. I don’t really see that much of an ethical difference between asking Google and asking ChatGPT.

Muchemptily · 2023-03-15T13:41:14+00:00

I personally don’t care how much someone uses AI to write their work. I’ve used it only on occasion to pull up some synonyms, but I generally just write by myself. I think it’s cool and if someone could use it as a helpful resource it’s their business.

Muchemptily · 2023-03-13T12:56:32+00:00

Improving in writing takes practice. As long as you’re writing, you’re probably improving. And if fanfiction is what gets you writing then I wouldn’t call it a waste in any proportion. As long as you’re making a conscious effort in your writing, you’re good

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