Introduce Yourself : Happy IYW! How Networking can be a Change-Gamer for Screenwritters. by Sandra Isabel Correia

Loved this post Sandra Isabel Correia - And I did love your rewrite of my intro. Now I just have to memorize it!

Hello! My name is Leonardo Ramirez. I’m a screenwriter, author of fantasy and science fiction, and a voice actor. My dream is to inspire joy through stories and unite with a creative family who uplifts each other and touches the soul of the world through the love of storytelling.

"touches the soul of the world through the love of storytellling" - just beautiful Leonardo Ramirez

Excellent 30-second pitch, Leonardo Ramirez!

Thank you Leonardo Ramirez and I am so happy you love the rewrite I did. You did the major work, I only did the polish:)) Now you are ready to pitch and introduce yourself when networking:)) I am proud of you :))

Maurice Vaughan, I am waiting for your 30 seconds elevator pitch if you want to share it! Happy IYW my friend:))

That statement is just beautiful and will help Leo :)) Alexandra Stevens I would love to see your 30 seconds elevator pitch if you want my help :)) You can post here! Will be my pleasure:))

Here’s my 30-second pitch, Sandra Isabel Correia. Sorry, I forgot to tag you when I posted it the first time. I’m also a ghostwriter, commercial writer, and pitch deck designer, but my pitch is about me being a screenwriter since that’s my focus:

“Hi. I’m Maurice, a Horror Action screenwriter who writes exciting, high-concept stories and flawed characters. I write quickly, and I'm extremely detail-oriented. My goal is to sell more spec scripts, and get more writing jobs. Let’s make movies and money!”

I love that Maurice Vaughan, specially the last quote: “Let’s make movies and money” . It’s driven to a goal that everyone has! Perfect for me :)) You are a winner :))

I think Maurice Vaughan wins the internet today, Sandra Isabel Correia. That was really good!

Your turn Alexandra Stevens!

Thank you so much Sandra Isabel Correia and Alexandra Stevens!

Thanks, Sandra Isabel Correia. I used the template in your blog. Thanks for sharing it!

Thanks, Leonardo Ramirez. I finally won the internet!

He is Leonardo Ramirez for sure, he wins until now Ah Ah Ah :))

You did very well Maurice Vaughan . That was my purpose:))

Thank you, Sandra Isabel Correia.

Sandra Isabel Correia, I loved your blog yesterday, truly inspiring and packed with such valuable advice! I highly recommend it to anyone who hasn’t read it yet. Your passion and clarity really shine through in both your engagement with others and your work on SOUL MATED. I’m so excited to see where your journey takes you next, and I know you’re going to build an incredible team to bring your story to life. Thanks for always showing up and lifting up this community. You’re a force!

Hi Sandra Isabel Correia Thank you so much for your blog! The clear, practical and succinct advise is super helpful and motivated me to try an elevator pitch without feeling overwhelmed by the thought of it. Would be super grateful for your critical feedback whenever you have time. I think it is maybe too long.... . Here it is: "

Hey! I’m Alexandra, originally from London. Six months ago, I moved to Lisbon on a leap of faith—never having visited—because I believe life is for living, not just dreaming about. You have to seize it by the horns and make things happen. That same drive fuels my work as a psychotherapist, actress, and coach—and is exactly why I help creatives step into their full potential. Three years ago, after a failed fertility treatment, I was hit with grief that forced me to realign my life with what truly brings me joy. I returned to the acting training I had started 30 years earlier, and I fell in love with it all over again. Then my second child arrived, and for now, I’m prioritizing parenting over acting. But I’ve found just as much fulfillment in helping other actors and creatives thrive. With 15 years of experience as a therapist, my superpower is deep psychological insight with a profound understanding of the creative process to help actors and creatives make massive breakthroughs in their mindset and craft—so they can take their art to the next level and build a thriving creative career. I’d love to hear about your creative journey—let’s connect and share insights"

My sweet Ashley Renee Smith. We are a force and I am grateful for your beautiful words. Thank you. It’s a very educational blog based on my life experience and I wanted to share it to help who is struggling with their networking. SOUL MATED is my flag and makes part of my world mission, my real voice. The perfect team will arrive, I believe! I just want to make this world better :)) Thank you my sister for coming by! I love you!

Thank you Alexandra Stevens for challenging yourself and write your 30-second pitch. You are a winner only for trying :)) I am so happy you find it useful and motivated yourself. Yes, it’s too long, but tomorrow I will come back with a short version to help you :)) Happy Sunday my Lisbon neighbor :))

Thank you Sandra Isabel Correia . No rush, whenever you are ready I'm eager to hear your feedback.

Alexandra Stevens :))

Excellent article, Sandra Isabel Correia, thanks for sharing it! Have a wonderful, Sunday!

Thank you John Snell and happy it was useful for you! I wish you a wonderful new week ahead :))

Alexandra Stevens I arrived:) Your version is too big, which allows the listener to lose focus on what you are saying. Remember that we only listen to the first 8 seconds of a speech before our minds decide whether to continue listening or change the subject. Our mind generates 70,000 thoughts per day. We need the perfect pitch to capture the first 30% of attention, and if we can do so in the first 8 seconds, we will win. Here is my proposal to you. I tried to make it short and highlight the best in you: "Hi! I’m Alexandra, a psychotherapist, actress, and coach originally from London. I moved to Lisbon six months ago, embracing life’s opportunities and taking bold leaps of faith—values that inspire my work. With 15 years as a therapist and a lifelong passion for acting, I combine deep psychological insight with a profound understanding of the creative process to help actors and creatives unlock their full potential. Whether it’s mindset breakthroughs or elevating craft, I’m here to empower artists to build thriving careers. I’d love to hear about your creative journey—let’s connect!"

Wow! Thank you so much for taking the time and energy to do this for me. I love it and totally trust your judgement with the editing. I've copied, ready to try out when next I need to do an elevator pitch. Obrigada Sandra Isabel Correia

I am pleased for that Alexandra Stevens . Thank you for trusting me and yes, use as you can! I hope you have amazing results from it! Obrigada:))

Sandra Isabel Correia and if you ever think in the future I could be of use for one of your projects, let me know. I'd love to be involved

I am honored for that Alexandra Stevens. Thank you so much! I will, for sure. I like your energy :)) And if you need me, you know where I am :)) Beijinhos

Great to meet you, Sandra Isabel Correia! Soul Mated sounds like an incredible project with a strong message, wishing you all the best in assembling the right team to develop it! Looking forward to seeing where your journey takes you!

Thank you, Sandra Isabel Correia for the opportunity to send a potential elevator pitch your way. I am open to any and all feedback (honesty is the only way to improve, after all). Thank you! “Hi, I’m Doug Kayne, a comedian, screenwriter, and actor. I've been fortunate to have appeared in movies, web series, plays, and have screenplays produced. I am also a member of the comedy group, Those Four Misfits. Right now, I'm working on getting a sci-fi comedy series, Going Commander, seen by the right person. I'd love to work with all sorts of really cool, creative people like yourself. What are you working on?"

Hi Sam Rivera, Thank you so much for your comment, and I appreciate your wishes for my Soul Mate. I will; I believe it is meant to be! I am also cheering for your success and am available if you need anything from me. :)

Hi Doug Kayne. Nice to meet you. I am really happy you caught this opportunity to improve and evolve. That's the key for sucess. You did an amazing job with your elevator pitch. You followed the rules and have all the stakes you need. I only made a more marketable, polished version to make it more compelling. We are our brand, so, everything we communicate, must have the marketeer's tone to catch the listener's attention and interest. There you go: " Hi, I’m Doug Kayne, a comedian, screenwriter, and actor with a passion for storytelling and making people laugh. I’ve been lucky enough to appear in movies, web series, and plays, and have my screenplays produced. I’m also part of the comedy group Those Four Misfits. Right now, I’m focused on finding the perfect home for my sci-fi comedy series, Going Commander. I’d love to collaborate with creative minds like yours. What projects are you excited about?" I hope you like it! Now, I recommend that you memorize and use in your written profile. Thank you for believing in me. I wish you the very best!

Thank you, Sandra Isabel Correia! I very much appreciate your time and help.

You are welcome Doug Kayne :))