Arts & Humanities: Other: “Question: Shouldd we still date?” plus 3 more |
- Question: Shouldd we still date?
- Question: Most creative performance to deliver a message to a group of 16 yr old young people. any suggestions pls?
- Question: Como hacer la tarjeta que sale en batman eternamente de 1995?
- Question: Could I become a hit TV writer?
| Question: Shouldd we still date? Posted: 13 Oct 2014 01:38 PM PDT
Okey in school im like the most popular girl nd my bf is the most popular boyy nd hess fotball playee nd all but hes really cocky nd full of hymselff he saves me nd my friendd seats with his friendd and all that and he purs his arm around me ndfrench kisses me in school which I like vut hes sooo cockyy wat should I do |
| Posted: 13 Oct 2014 05:37 AM PDT most creative performance to deliver a message to a group of 16 yr old young people. any suggestions pls? Sign In and be the first one to answer this question |
| Question: Como hacer la tarjeta que sale en batman eternamente de 1995? Posted: 12 Oct 2014 11:40 PM PDT Hola quiero buscar como hacer la carta q el acertijo (jim carrey) le hace a batman en "batman eternamente"de 1995 En La carta saca la lengua (con una pestana) y cambia como las vallas publicitarias dinamicas y tiene el acertijo de Tear one off and scratch my head; what was once red is black instead. (R: El fósforo) alguien sabe? Jejeje |
| Question: Could I become a hit TV writer? Posted: 12 Oct 2014 10:31 PM PDT Is it possible? Yes. But let's talk reality. I'll start with the bottom line: it's very very very very very hard to break in. And add a few more "very's" to the 'hit' part. You finished the pilot? Good job. But it takes a lot a lot a lot more than what you got on your hands right now. What else? Well, you literally need to master every single aspect of the craft, plus learn everything there is to learn about the industry (there's close to 100 subjects and sub-subjects to learn and master). You need to be at a professional level in order to take your next step (I will get to the next step in a moment). You need to write more specs. Your portfolio needs to contain at least 3-5 writing samples – professional ones. Meaning, if this is your first screenplay, or even your second or third, you're not there yet. That was just practice. After several scripts, and probably a few years of learning and mastering the craft, your skills are supposed to be honed enough to start building the actual portfolio. Screenwriting education means nothing. That's not what the industry is based on. It's based on talent + skills + connections (will get to the last one in a moment). No degree or diploma will hand you a job at screenwriting. They also don't cover everything in schools and courses. So it's up to you to learn and master the craft. How? By reading as many screenplays as you can, reading books, articles, blogs, interviews, listening to podcasts, taking seminars/webinars, getting feedback. Anything you can lay your hands on, because there's nothing out there that will cover everything. At the same time, keep writing and honing the skills. Write, rewrite, read, or learn every single day. That's a basic rule. I'm sorry to say this, but a slap of reality: Your pilot is probably nowhere near the level it should be. So first off, get feedback. But you can't trusts the opinions of friends/family. You need professional feedback. It costs money, but do not pay too much. You can get great professional feedback for less. Getting professional feedback will help you understand and fix your mistakes, and in the long run will improve your writing. You said you can handle criticism. Great, you need that. Because it might hurt at first, the feedback. But you need to keep going so you can improve. And at a later stage, you get more feedback to see where you stand with your writing, or you might need fresh eyes or someone else's perspective. They will see things you didn't. After a few years of practicing, honing, learning, reading, writing and rewriting… And after you have several amazing (no less) specs in your portfolio, you need to start researching and then targeting managers (not agents, unless you have a referral). That's your connections, if you don't have other ones. Either way, for TV writing you're gonna need a manager, because you will not be able to approach anyone without one. People don't accept unsolicited submissions. Remember when I told you that you need to learn everything about the industry as well? That's the business side of the craft (by the way, business skills are a huge advantage). It includes: how the business works, what networks *really* want to see in a pilot, how to pitch, how to write loglines, how to write a series bible/treatment, a synopsis, how to write a query letter, what execs want to hear, the latest trends and more and more and more. The thing is, 99% of the aspiring TV writers have NO idea about those things or how to do them. What networks want to see in a pilot, for example. Few know, unfortunately. And I'm guessing yours doesn't have what networks want. That's okay, that's why you learn. Yes on social media. Make sure you put yourself out there. Plus, there's a whole community of aspiring writers, and if one of them breaks in, you can use them as your connection. As for the location, LA. No choice. NY is a compromise. For feature writing it's much much harder to break in from outside (not impossible, but about 10 times harder). For TV writing, you need to live in LA, because you'll be going to work every morning. Plus, many managers and agents won't take you on if you don't live around. If you're a foreigner, you will have to show stronger proof that you can do the job. Meaning, while one writing sample can get you representation, with foreigners it's a bigger risk, and reps are very selective as it is. So potential reps will ask to see more samples, to make sure you can deliver, and that that one sample wasn't just pure luck. Experience is a very strong card in the industry. But working on small, low-budget short films won't get you there. You do need proven experience before you can pitch to TV networks, which is something that won't happen anytime soon. Most chances are you will need to work on several existing TV writer teams, under the showrunners, and gain the experience and trust before you can pitch your own idea(s). And even then, chances are the network will want someone more experienced to run it. I know you don't wanna wait that long. But you got no choice, really, regardless the fact that I'm 100% sure your pilot is not as good as you think it is. Most aspiring writers think that way. And it's almost never the case. So this is why I'm telling you all of this, because you need to hear it. The small good news? TV writing is just a hair easier to break into than feature writing. So… First off, get professional feedback. I can give you recommendations on legit and good ones. Second, visit this store and get the supply you need: http://writersstore.com . If you're interested, you can send me a few pages of the pilot to review. I can tell you if at least the format is correct and current. That's the first thing professional readers notice, and you know what? Readers are looking for reasons to toss your script after one page and move on to the next one in their huge pile of scripts to read. Once you feel you've gotten good enough, consider major, prestigious contests. If you win or place high, managers and agents might come to you. Or, you can use the high placement (only in the major contests!) in your queries to managers. Note that unless you're at a professional level, those contests will be a waste of money. They're highly competitive. So if you're not there yet, you will not get a refund. Other than that, storm the net and look for resources. There's so much to learn and master; I can't cover half of it in one sitting. It should take you a few years to learn, become skilled enough, and build a professional portfolio. But if you don't take your time to do it right, you'll be wasting your time. Simple as that. To get back to the bottom line: it's extremely hard to break in. The competition is huge, and the standard is high. Most give up somewhere along the road. You're competing against millions of people who want the same thing as you: those few spots in the industry. Want to impress? Write damn good scripts. And for that, you need to work your butt off. That's the deal. You may PM me if you got more questions. |
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