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My Stage 32 Story: 10 Years In 5 Acts
1. The Blogger “Toxic & Elitist”, were the words circling within my head in November 2013. I’d found myself at the door of Stage 32 an artistic refugee, spiritually exhausted after a stint on screenwriting forums and a certain website that evaluates your scripts with a score. The former exposed me to trolls who’d convinced me I didn’t have what it takes to break in, while the latter had done nothing but send me in circles. While a script of mine had bee…
My Stage 32 Story: 10 Years In 5 Acts
1. The Blogger “Toxic & Elitist”, were the words circling within my head in November 2013. I’d found myself at the door of Stage 32 an artistic refugee, spiritually exhausted after a stint on screenwriting forums and a certain website that evaluates your scripts with a score. The former exposed me to trolls who’d convinced me I didn’t have what it takes to break in, while the latter had done nothing but send me in circles. While a script of mine had bee…
Breaking in with ‘Break Even’ — Part 4: Taking to Dry Land & Getting Airborne
If you read Part 1, Part 2,and Part 3 of this series, then you know we're following CJ Walley, an optioned screenwriter who is working with a production crew on his first feature script, BREAK EVEN, which was written on assignment. This last part of the series comes now that the shoot is wrapped. For CJ, it was a humbling journey on many levels. And while the shoot may be over, the true journey for BREAK EVEN has just begun.
Breaking in with ‘Break Even’ — Part 4: Taking to Dry Land & Getting Airborne
If you read Part 1, Part 2,and Part 3 of this series, then you know we're following CJ Walley, an optioned screenwriter who is working with a production crew on his first feature script, BREAK EVEN, which was written on assignment. This last part of the series comes now that the shoot is wrapped. For CJ, it was a humbling journey on many levels. And while the shoot may be over, the true journey for BREAK EVEN has just begun.
Breaking in with 'Break Even' – Part 3: Filming on the Ocean
If you read Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, then you know we're following CJ Walley, an optioned screenwriter who is working with a production crew on his first feature script, 'Break Even,' which was written on assignment. This is Part 3, probably onee of the most colorful pieces yet in his series, which takes us to the other side of filmmaking. It's the not-so-glamorous side.Yet with CJ's edgy sense of humor, it's a story we can all appreciate; especially if we've ever experie…
Breaking in with 'Break Even' – Part 3: Filming on the Ocean
If you read Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, then you know we're following CJ Walley, an optioned screenwriter who is working with a production crew on his first feature script, 'Break Even,' which was written on assignment. This is Part 3, probably onee of the most colorful pieces yet in his series, which takes us to the other side of filmmaking. It's the not-so-glamorous side.Yet with CJ's edgy sense of humor, it's a story we can all appreciate; especially if we've ever experie…
Breaking in with 'Break Even' – Part 2
If you read Part 1 of Breaking in with 'Break Even' by C Walley, then you took the first step of our next series post that follows a Stage 32 Screenwriter's Journey. We're following CJ Walley, an optioned screenwriter who is working with a production crew on his first feature script, 'Break Even,' which was written on assignment. Over the next month or so, we'll be taking you along on CJ's journey, starting with his flight from England to Los Angeles, to his experience on set, all the w…
Breaking in with 'Break Even' – Part 2
If you read Part 1 of Breaking in with 'Break Even' by C Walley, then you took the first step of our next series post that follows a Stage 32 Screenwriter's Journey. We're following CJ Walley, an optioned screenwriter who is working with a production crew on his first feature script, 'Break Even,' which was written on assignment. Over the next month or so, we'll be taking you along on CJ's journey, starting with his flight from England to Los Angeles, to his experience on set, all the w…
Breaking in with 'Break Even' - Part 1
In our next series post that follows a Stage 32 Screenwriter's Journey, we're following CJ Walley, an optioned screenwriter who is working with a production crew on his first feature script, 'Break Even,' which was written on assignment. You may remember CJ for his outspoken, yet truthful posts, including this one: How This Rejected Writer Optioned a Goddamned Feature Script. Over the next month or so, we'll be taking you along on CJ's journey, starting with his flight from England to L…
Breaking in with 'Break Even' - Part 1
In our next series post that follows a Stage 32 Screenwriter's Journey, we're following CJ Walley, an optioned screenwriter who is working with a production crew on his first feature script, 'Break Even,' which was written on assignment. You may remember CJ for his outspoken, yet truthful posts, including this one: How This Rejected Writer Optioned a Goddamned Feature Script. Over the next month or so, we'll be taking you along on CJ's journey, starting with his flight from England to L…
How This Rejected Writer Optioned a Goddamned Feature Script
I’ve finally optioned a feature script. It’s taken six years to get to this point and it’s been tough. Really tough. How does it feel? It feels amazing. It’s a whole new level of validation. It feels like the start of something rather than living in purgatory. But I don’t want to make this about myself. I know many of you are finding it tough too, so I wanted to put something together explaining how I think I got here, and what really matters when it comes …
How This Rejected Writer Optioned a Goddamned Feature Script
I’ve finally optioned a feature script. It’s taken six years to get to this point and it’s been tough. Really tough. How does it feel? It feels amazing. It’s a whole new level of validation. It feels like the start of something rather than living in purgatory. But I don’t want to make this about myself. I know many of you are finding it tough too, so I wanted to put something together explaining how I think I got here, and what really matters when it comes …
Ten Ways for Me the Best Things in Screenwriting Came for Free
Today we welcome back guest blogger and screenwriter (not to mention, one of my favorite Stage 32 members), CJ Walley. CJ is one busy guy and someone who truly understands the importance of networking and being visible both online and off.Recently, CJ optioned shorts for production in Zurich, NYC, and Washington D.C and connected with an assistant for a top Hollywood director on Stage 32. He also contributed to the Stage 32 Success Story Video for YouTube (featured at 4:28). CJ is a true…
Ten Ways for Me the Best Things in Screenwriting Came for Free
Today we welcome back guest blogger and screenwriter (not to mention, one of my favorite Stage 32 members), CJ Walley. CJ is one busy guy and someone who truly understands the importance of networking and being visible both online and off.Recently, CJ optioned shorts for production in Zurich, NYC, and Washington D.C and connected with an assistant for a top Hollywood director on Stage 32. He also contributed to the Stage 32 Success Story Video for YouTube (featured at 4:28). CJ is a true…
A Plan vs. an Attitude: How Dr. Webber Changed My Approach to My Career
Today we welcome back guest blogger and screenwriter (not to mention, one of my favorite Stage 32 members), CJ Walley. CJ has optioned two short scripts through Stage 32, plus got the offer of a paid assignment in December through connections he made through the site. He also recently had an actress he met on Stage 32 (who's in the new Furious 7 movie) set him up with a read at a production company. CJ is a true advocate of the power of Stage 32, and wrote one extremely cool blog reg…
A Plan vs. an Attitude: How Dr. Webber Changed My Approach to My Career
Today we welcome back guest blogger and screenwriter (not to mention, one of my favorite Stage 32 members), CJ Walley. CJ has optioned two short scripts through Stage 32, plus got the offer of a paid assignment in December through connections he made through the site. He also recently had an actress he met on Stage 32 (who's in the new Furious 7 movie) set him up with a read at a production company. CJ is a true advocate of the power of Stage 32, and wrote one extremely cool blog reg…
Writing Women As A Man
Today we welcome back guest blogger and screenwriter, CJ Walley. CJ started writing in 2012 and, over an intense two years, has had one script featured on the Amazon Studios Consideration Slate, two features spotlighted on The Black List, and a short produced by an up-and-coming director. CJ is a remarkably talented writer but, above all, he is a positive and generous spirit – a true collaborator. Day after day you’ll see CJ giving selflessly to the Stage 32 community inside…
Writing Women As A Man
Today we welcome back guest blogger and screenwriter, CJ Walley. CJ started writing in 2012 and, over an intense two years, has had one script featured on the Amazon Studios Consideration Slate, two features spotlighted on The Black List, and a short produced by an up-and-coming director. CJ is a remarkably talented writer but, above all, he is a positive and generous spirit – a true collaborator. Day after day you’ll see CJ giving selflessly to the Stage 32 community inside…
30 Ways Writing Shorts Made Me a Better Writer
Our guest blogger today is screenwriter, CJ Walley. CJ started writing in 2012 and, over an intense two years, has had one script featured on the Amazon Studios Consideration Slate, two features spotlighted on The Black List, and a short produced by an up-and-coming director. Not bad. But while there’s no denying that CJ is a hell of a writer, it’s his personality and giving spirit that really shines through. CJ is a regular in the Stage 32 Lounge, always ready and will…
30 Ways Writing Shorts Made Me a Better Writer
Our guest blogger today is screenwriter, CJ Walley. CJ started writing in 2012 and, over an intense two years, has had one script featured on the Amazon Studios Consideration Slate, two features spotlighted on The Black List, and a short produced by an up-and-coming director. Not bad. But while there’s no denying that CJ is a hell of a writer, it’s his personality and giving spirit that really shines through. CJ is a regular in the Stage 32 Lounge, always ready and will…
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