Real problems from fake people.
Dear Earl,
I read your post about how screenwriters should become directors to protect their work. Isn’t that a bit much to ask somebody? It’s hard enough to learn one job.
In that specific case, I was referring to the screenwriter’s weakened position in the moviemaking system.
Directors have more power. Ergo, if screenwriters want the power to protect their stories, they should seek a position of power. I’m not saying every artist needs to study every field.
Oh, thank goodness.
But now that you mention it, it’s not a bad idea.
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Posted 3 months, 2 weeks ago at 9:00 am. 1 comment
Real problems from fake people.
Dear Earl,
We just received an email announcing the open entry period for a big media award/film festival, and we’re going to enter!
Awesome, congrats. Why are you entering?
When you win, the trophy is amazing, it’s made of crystal and golden butterflies — wait, what? What do you mean, ‘why?’ It’s a big award/film festival!
How much is the entry fee?
Huh? I don’t know. It’s somewhere around ($50/$100/$200).
Maybe it’s just me, but if someone is asking for more than lunch money, I like to know why I’m doing it.
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Posted 3 months, 3 weeks ago at 1:59 am. Add a comment
Letters from fake people with real problems.
Dear Earl,
I just submitted my masterpiece to
- a reviewer OR
- a publisher OR
- an agent OR
- a producer OR
- a film festival
and I haven’t heard anything back. It’s been months. What do I do?
Signed,
Everyone Who Ever Made Anything, Ever
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Posted 8 months, 2 weeks ago at 3:51 pm. 3 comments
Letters from fake people with real problems.
Dear Earl,
My biggest challenge is getting started. I know I have the talent, but
- I just can’t start start this script OR
- I just can’t finish this script OR
- The script tries to bite me when I touch it.
Signed,
Almost Everyone In the World
There’s no shame here, Everyone. This is a completely natural part of the process. Here’s what you have to do.
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Posted 9 months, 1 week ago at 8:50 pm. 1 comment
