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After our CH conversation, it’s clear to me that people still have a lot of misconceptions or have received not-so-good advice about contests and fellowship programs. Please always do your own research and when seeking advice about them... consider the source.
I’ve heard everything from you have to sell your trauma to they’ll steal your idea if you apply and/or selected to be in program.
What you write for and in the program is YOUR work. Once you’re out of the program, you can still use those scripts to sell or to get work.
What you write for and in the program is YOUR work. Once you’re out of the program, you can still use those scripts to sell or to get work.
Do not take advice from someone who has not been through a fellowship nor presided over one.
It’s that simple.
It’s also not personal that you didn’t get in. There are 2000+ applicants and they ONLY PICK 8. Do the math.
It’s that simple.
It’s also not personal that you didn’t get in. There are 2000+ applicants and they ONLY PICK 8. Do the math.
I also see many writers are still fearful of sending out their work. If you don’t send it to folks, who’s going to read it? Who’s going to produce it?
You have to let go of the fear of someone stealing your work. Register your script and keep it moving.
You have to let go of the fear of someone stealing your work. Register your script and keep it moving.
I know your idea is great, but it’s useless if you’re the only person that knows about it.
You need eyes on your scripts, especially early-on. Send to trusted friends, colleagues, writing groups, mentors, etc. You need to get used to receiving and digesting notes.
You need eyes on your scripts, especially early-on. Send to trusted friends, colleagues, writing groups, mentors, etc. You need to get used to receiving and digesting notes.
Finally, format and structure are very important. Yes, there are examples of TV series that break “rules”. But, you should have A and B storylines, at the very least. Executives, producers and showrunners want to know you can balance multiple storylines — that’s television.
