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,...
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A socially withdrawn woman battling trauma and dissociation is forced out of isolation when she’s assigned to share a car with a chaotic stranger—just as her estranged father dies, prompting a surreal road trip that forces her to confront the ghosts of her past. Along the way, she begins to see that healing isn’t about becoming normal—it’s about learning how to live with your quirks while still learning to trust.
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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 w...
Expand commentWelcome 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 screenp...
Expand commentHi 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 !...
Expand commentHi 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 !