Recently, I had my beloved script that I was certain was the best thing since sliced bread, ripped to pieces by veterans in the industry. What did I do? I wanted to go into a corner and cry...to respond to both people, "you don't know what you're talking about!". But, instead, I put on my big girl pants and let their comments seep into my psyche and bounce off of my heart and ego. I knew the comments weren't meant to hurt me, only help me. In fact, they both took an elaborate amount of time to speak to me at length and give me detailed feedback on my work using time....they can never get back.
So, what did I learn? I learned that I had some work to do, and the fact that I was given such detailed feedback, became encouraging instead of discouraging. I've currently started the rewrites, went back to the books and attended a class on rewrites this weekend. I'm hopeful and determined.
Anyone with a similar experience? And, if so, how did you approach your rewrites process, or did you not consider comments by others at all? I'm just curious... :)
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Thought I needed Size 36 waist. Needed a Size 40. The tailor told me, "Yes sir, gentlemen's slacks have a way of shrinking over time." I replied, "I'm buyin' whatever it is you're sellin'."
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Lol Brian—where’d you find such a tailor? Utopia no doubt.
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Good morning to all. We all know how small a mustard seed is? Let your faith be bigger than that. Amen