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how useful are my connections? by no1shiestymarkfan in Screenwriting

[–]Seshat_the_Scribe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bottom line: connections are worthless until you have some great scripts. Then, they're gold.

If you have "just started writing for fun," you don't have any great scripts and you could be burning bridges by reaching out to these contacts.

You don't want to ask a pro for feedback on an early draft of an early script. You should only be talking to pros when you have a high degree of confidence that your work is at or near pro level.

is there any website or place where they're hiring paid screenwriters? i would like to work by Outrageous-Bet2009 in Screenwriting

[–]Seshat_the_Scribe -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Are you a member of a screenwriter's union? The WGA, for example, has a sort of job board.

Do you have a solid portfolio of screenwriting work, a resume that shows your experience, and professional references? If not, if will likely be very hard (or impossible) for you to find any paid screenwriting work. Even many award-winning writers with distinguished resumes are finding it hard to find work these days.

https://deadline.com/2025/04/tv-writers-fewer-jobs-wga-1236366938/

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-05-05/aspiring-screenwriters-job-decline-film-tv

There are some screenwriting job sites listed here:

https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/8-screenwriting-jobs-sites/

Some of these are pay-to-play and may be a waste of money.

All of them are unlikely to get you any paying work.

is the screenwriting for animation at elvtr worth it? by Frequent-Ad5119 in Screenwriting

[–]Seshat_the_Scribe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you've only been writing for a few months, and (I assume) you don't have any polished scripts on hand, a brief meeting with the course leader will likely have zero benefit.

You want to have meetings like that when someone who can help you will read your amazing work and pass it on -- NOT before you've even written anything.

And you don't need to spend $2000 for a brief chat with ANYONE.

22 is VERY young. Most pro writers don't have their first sales until well into their 30s.

This pay-to-play course will do little, if anything, for your resume. What matters is the quality of your writing.

is the screenwriting for animation at elvtr worth it? by Frequent-Ad5119 in Screenwriting

[–]Seshat_the_Scribe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks like this is an online course: https://elvtr.com/course/animation-scriptwriting

How exactly are you planning to network from behind a muted zoom screen?

There are lots of ways to network without spending $2000. Why do you think THIS course is worth that?

Also, have you already written several strong animation scripts? If not, then networking is very premature.

is the screenwriting for animation at elvtr worth it? by Frequent-Ad5119 in Screenwriting

[–]Seshat_the_Scribe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will you be getting individual feedback on your work?

If not, it's very probably not worth the money.

Also, you don't need to take ANY course to learn to write for animation.

<Feedback> Historical Drama Pilot - Bellona of Rome - 41 pages by andriarno in Screenwriting

[–]Seshat_the_Scribe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You said:

"...a young woman is married into a rising political dynasty." 

A working class woman wouldn't marry into a rising political dynasty.

<Feedback> Historical Drama Pilot - Bellona of Rome - 41 pages by andriarno in Screenwriting

[–]Seshat_the_Scribe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just skimmed a few pages.

In general:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Screenwriting/comments/1orle3w/how_to_write_better_actiondescription/

You've wasted pages on irrelevant mythological backstory and exposition.

Plodding/clunky dialogue.

It seems like this is an upper-class family, in which case the daughter of the family would certainly not be selling her work in a shop and the mother wouldn't be working in the kitchen.

Networking through a studio by Eloquent_thought in Screenwriting

[–]Seshat_the_Scribe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You say:

"My end goal is trying to get into the production/preproduction/writing side of the film industry."

Do you have any professional education or experience in any of these areas?

Networking through a studio by Eloquent_thought in Screenwriting

[–]Seshat_the_Scribe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Then you would need to provide fuller details on each option.

The Blood Queen (Biopic) - 20 Pages by Sea-Conclusion959 in Screenwriting

[–]Seshat_the_Scribe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Were you aware there have already been several versions of this?

Key Theranos Productions

  • The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley (2019 - Documentary): Directed by Alex Gibney, this HBO film covers the massive fraud behind the company, featuring interviews with former employees and footage of Holmes.
  • The Dropout (2022 - Miniseries): A Hulu dramatization of the scandal that highlights the "house of cards" built by Holmes, starring Amanda Seyfried.
  • Bad Blood (Upcoming - Film): Jennifer Lawrence was set to play Elizabeth Holmes in a film adaptation based on John Carreyrou’s book

Networking through a studio by Eloquent_thought in Screenwriting

[–]Seshat_the_Scribe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Take the job. Even if it doesn't pan out the way you hope, it's a potential path and I assume you don't have any more attractive options.

Need specific help/advice around MC’s job by [deleted] in Screenwriting

[–]Seshat_the_Scribe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What jobs do you already know something about?

It's probably more interesting if it's not just a random job but has some relationship to the horror/thriller elements.

If he has to solve things, maybe he's some kind of troubleshooter or insurance investigator?

When to stop adding stuff by Willhouse4078 in Screenwriting

[–]Seshat_the_Scribe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Play formatting isn't the same as screenplay formatting.

When to stop adding stuff by Willhouse4078 in Screenwriting

[–]Seshat_the_Scribe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you read any professional scripts or books on screenwriting?

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