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The Town with Matthew Belloni
The Post-Pandemic Life of a Hustling Screenwriter
Oct 25, 2024
Bruce Eric Kaplan, a veteran TV writer known for his work on 'Girls' and 'Seinfeld', shares his journey through the changing landscape of screenwriting post-pandemic. He discusses the emotional struggles of getting projects sold in a hesitant industry and reflects on the shift from traditional networks to streaming services. Bruce also highlights the impact of the peak TV bubble and expresses cautious optimism for the future of creative storytelling. Plus, there's a fun take on upcoming box office hits like ‘Venom 3’!
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- The post-pandemic landscape for screenwriters has become increasingly competitive and mentally exhausting, with writers facing confusion and uncertainty about industry expectations.
- Despite current challenges in the television industry, there remains a sense of cautious optimism among writers for future opportunities in creative storytelling.
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The Reality of Screenwriting
Many people view screenwriting as a dream job, but in reality, it often involves a constant struggle to sell ideas. Writers spend a significant amount of time pitching scripts to showrunners, directors, and studios, facing repeated rejections and prolonged waiting periods without income. The process is highly competitive and can be mentally exhausting for many writers as they navigate endless meetings and the fear of having their projects fall through for various reasons. This challenging dynamic is exacerbated in a post-strike environment, with fewer jobs available, making the pursuit of writing more daunting than ever.
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