Hi everyone, my name is Susanne Jonsson. Writing a screenplay has been a longtime dream of mine. About a year ago, I was laid off from my position in the financial services industry, and I took that as an opportunity to finally pursue that dream. I’ve worked hard on my screenplay for the past year, and I’m thrilled to share that I just received a double recommend from an industry reader on Stage 32! I’m incredibly excited, but I’d love to learn more about what this truly means.
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Hi, Susanne Jonsson. Welcome to the community. Here's a blog that'll help you navigate Stage 32 and connect with creatives and industry professionals: www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-platform-...
Congratulations on getting a double recommend on your first script! That's really impressive!
This blog will tell you about double recommends and the Lookbook (www.stage32.com/blog/huge-announcement-executive-script-read-consultatio...). Look for "What Is A Double Recommend?" and "What Is the Stage 32 Lookbook?"
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Hey Susanne!! I am also a first time screenwriter, and I think it’s so awesome how you got a double recommend!! I know we don’t know each other from Adam, but I’m so proud of you for taking the closed door and opening another!! Great work!
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Great to meet you Susanne Jonsson and congratulations on completing your Screenplay!
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great work
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Welcome, Susanne. Also not sure what the double recommend means in practical terms. That said, if you need anyone in your corner to answer any screenwriting or story questions, by all means give me a message and I'll help if I can.
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Hey Susanne. Welcome, your in the past place to go after your passion and career. I'm also new to screenwriting, we can connect and maybe even improve our skill together.
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Congratulations on the Double Recommend! That's a huge accomplishment. Would you mind sharing what your story is about?
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Welcome to the world of false hope. Don't mean this to be negative. Being a screenwriter is full of rejections. Nevertheless, it takes a strong backbone to be a writer and press on believing in your work.
I would suggest entering appropriate screenplay competitions. FilmFreeway is a good source. Would not hurt to have a couple of them provide feedback (at a cost). Also, start networking as you are doing here to try and find A) representation or B) a production company interested in your screenplay.
One last suggestion is to get a script beat down. That is where you get four or five acquaintances/friends that know something about writing to beat you up. By that I mean be brutally honest with their notes. Then, DO NOT LISTEN to them. That's right, do not listen to them. I have had some say they love the beginning and hate the end and others say they hate the beginning and love the end. But if all five say "Don't kill Grandma" then perhaps you should go back and rewrite.
The key is to not get discouraged and press on. If you need someone for that beat down, I would be happy to be one of your readers.
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Hi Susanne Jonsson! I’m Ashley, Head of Community here at Stage 32. Welcome, and huge congratulations on the double recommend! That’s such a major accomplishment, especially on your very first screenplay. It speaks volumes about your talent, dedication, and the strength of your story. A double recommendation is a big deal!
I’d recommend reaching out to our Success Team at Success@Stage32.com—they can walk you through exactly what this means for your path forward and help connect you with more execs who might be looking for material like yours.
Also, if you haven’t yet, definitely join the conversation in the Screenwriting Lounge: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting
You’ll find an amazing community of writers who are also navigating feedback, pitching, and breaking into the industry.
We’re so excited to have you here and can’t wait to see where your writing takes you next!
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Hi Susanne Jonsson, be sure to check out the screenwriting lounge and/or start a free Writers' Room membership here: https://www.stage32.com/writers-room !