As a life-long creative (on the art side) making the transition to screenwriting, I have to remind myself that when a producer passes on your script because it's not the right time for him, it doesn't mean you didn't write a great script and it shouldn't be on TV. It just means it wasn't right for him. So I'm doing my best to just keep writing and begin submitting to the contests where writers get meetings and fellowships. I'm also applying humor thinking of it as a different kind of pass. (Ha!) What did you do when you first began writing to keep at it and keep your spirits up?
Introduce Yourself : When Making A 'Pass' Meant Something Else... by LauriJon Caravella
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You are already in such a great place to know that just because you got a pass doesn't mean it was a bad script or you are a bad writer! "The Queen's Gambit" is a great example of that - it took 30 years for someone to say "yes" to making that show, and it ended up being Netflix's most watched show ever. It is a lot about timing as well.
The Writers' Room here on Stage 32 is a great way to stay inspired and continue practicing your craft. You can email our Director of Script Services, Jason Mirch, at j.mirch@stage32.com for a free month
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As far as keeping my spirits up - as an actor, I always look at the audition like the job. If I book the role, even better! But just getting the audition and the opportunity to work on my craft IS the job. So I would say, keep doing what you are doing! Writing, pitching, growing, and learning. Thank you again for sharing LauriJon Caravella!