Writing screenplays in our present time is challenging for a variety of reasons. There is more competition, lack of mentors, and less avid readers out there. In this episode, we cover what you should do as a screenplay writer when facing these challenges.

In this episode, we talk about…

• Websites for screenwriting advice - The Black List and Wordplayer
• The cardinal sin of sending an unsolicited screenplay
• Making an effort to be better, more avid readers
• Advocating for your own material and overcoming the network effects 
• Why you need to be a person that people like
• The many reasons to love Fuji Film 
• Choosing a camera based on workflow integration and body ergonomics
• Switching from Twitter to Mastodon

Memorable Quotes

• “If the screenplay is good enough, lock it in a drawer, and someone will come find it.” [2:09]

• “With every script, you have to decide…am I passionately trying to get this made? Or is this a spec to take me somewhere else?” [7:55]

• “With clarity of goal and purpose, steps after, start to become clearer.” [11:17]

• “Get in the arena and make the connections.” [24:23]

Mentioned in the episode:

The Black List

Wordplayer

Fujifilm X-T5

Mastodon

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