Success Stories: JUN'11 21 Projects. 8 Rejected. 1 Accepted. And I’m Still Writing.

H. S. Almahse

21 Projects. 8 Rejected. 1 Accepted. And I’m Still Writing.

Hi everyone,

In just 20 days, I submitted 21 original projects here on Stage32.

8 of them were officially rejected.

1 was accepted.

And 2 were reworked and submitted again — stronger.

What did I learn?

That rejection is not the end — it’s a checkpoint.

A signal to pause, reflect, improve… and move forward.

Every evaluation I received felt like a mirror:

Sometimes it reflected a flaw, sometimes a missed opportunity,

but always something I could grow from.

I didn’t take it personally. I took it professionally.

This community is full of talent — and full of silent battles.

So to anyone feeling stuck, discouraged, or invisible:

Keep writing. Keep pitching. Keep showing up.

We don’t fail when we get a “pass.”

We only fail when we stop improving.

Wishing you all creative momentum and breakthroughs ahead.

Let’s keep building — together.

— H. S. Almahse

Writer | IP Creator | Story Analyst

Ben Pearce

Hi H.S Almahse, How do you submit your ideas on Stage32?

H. S. Almahse

Hi Ben,

Thanks for your message!

To submit ideas on Stage32, I’ve mainly used the Pitch Sessions under the “Script Services” tab. You can browse the list of available executives, choose one based on your genre, and book a written or verbal pitch. I usually prepare a strong logline and a one-pager or short treatment.

If you’re just starting out, the Lounge is also a great place to share your ideas, get feedback, and build relationships.

Happy to help if you have any questions!

— H.S. Almahse

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