I also hadn’t mentioned I needed an agent or manager, so that also set another alarm off in my head. This was an enormous red flag for me, as I had worked on my pilot with industry professionals and mentors and knew my opening pages were pretty darn solid. (For free, I just want to mentor and discuss it).” I’d like to talk about how I can help you punch it up.
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He let me know, “I read the beginning of your script and I’m confident you have a future in writing.” He continued to say, “The script that you sent looks like it is wonderful, but it has some issues on the first few pages that might keep a professional reader (like an agent or a manager) from signing you based on it. When Bob asked for my bio and a writing sample, I sent it over as soon as possible and refreshed my inbox nonstop until I got a reply a day or two later. I sent over my resume, and the “professional” screenwriter at hand introduced himself (let’s call him “Bob”), and listed his incredible accomplishments.
Seeing as it was paid and sounded interesting, I threw my hat in the ring. The listing called for a diverse female co-writer for an already sold project that needed the lead to be rewritten into a diverse woman. This predatory side reared its ugly head in September when I stumbled across a UTA job listing. It’s an incredible, supportive community to be a part of!īut behind the positive tweets and writer networking events, there is a dark, predatory side writers should be aware of. A place where, even though drama occurs every once in a while, people set aside their differences to cheerfully swap screenplays for feedback, share helpful advice, congratulate one another on accomplishments, and repost job listings, no matter if they’re an industry veteran or a newcomer. Over the past few years, the screenwriting community has been a beacon of positivity and support for me as a writer.
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