Hello all, I am pretty new to the Stage 32 community. I am also new to screenwriting in general so I dont have any fails as of yet, however I do have a big fear. Everything I read says its common amongst creatives but my biggest fear is getting to where I want to be as a writer and not really being good enough for it. My current 3-5 yr goal is to be staffed on a tv series and I am afraid of getting into the room and falling on my face. I have been listening to plenty of podcasts and different workshops about tv writers rooms and it helps to ease the fear a bit but overall its still something that scares me.
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Hi, Gary, I believe in dispelling fears with a safety net. There are some great individuals and resources with a "writers' room" practicum. Start small, practice where it's safe, so you can focus on writing and not fear! Good luck.
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Welcome to the community Gary Jones! Beyond delighted to have you here, thank you for sharing your fear with us! I totally know how you feel, I think "imposter syndrome" is a pretty common feeling amongst entertainment folks - what you can do now is learn, write a LOT, and work with other writers/producers to grow your craft! The Writers' Room here on Stage 32 is a great place to learn and grow, you can get a free month if you email our Director of Script Services, Jason Mirch, at j.mirch@stage32.com - https://www.stage32.com/plan