Hello, my name is Jack, and I'm a screenwriter. ("Hi, Jack," the crowd responds.)
Though I've been a member of the site for a while now, I've spent most of my time here browsing and availing myself of the library of resources (blog posts, videos, and such); but aside from coverage and notes, I've not really spent any time reaching out to others.
This ends today, apparently. It's time to start working on my networking and my pitching skills. Don't get me wrong: I'll still go dark sometimes to do the actual writing, but I need to stop doing so much of this in a vacuum. Recently I received a "Double Recommend" from a producer here on Stage 32; and aside from a few tweaks here and there, this script seems ready for the next phase: other people.
So I'm writing the pitch now -- which will inevitably include pitch seminars, pitch practice, failure, learning, and back -- but it's time, it seems.
That being said, if there's any suggestions or advice you experts have for me, or if there's any advice I can offer you newcomers, or if you just want to connect and give each other notes on scripts or ideas...
...this is me, coming out of the shadows, reaching out to a community.
Happy writing.
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Nice to see you out of the shadows. That's something I need to do as well. I've just lurked so far. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Congratulations on the "Double Recommend, Jack Cusick!!!
Here's a great webinar about pitching: www.stage32.com/webinars/Pitching-Tips-from-the-Pros-Your-Blueprint-to-a-Successful-Pitch
My biggest tip is to treat networking like building relationships/making friends.
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Thank you, Maurice! I will move both your webinar recommendation and your advice to the top of my lists.
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Hi Jack Cusick! So happy to seeing you stepping up to the mic! If you shoot me an email at success@stage32.com I can share some more pitching resources with you AND help you pick the right executives to pitch to. PLUS I want to hear more about that double recommend script :)
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You're welcome, Jack Cusick. Ok, sounds great. Best to you on pitching and writing your next scripts.