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Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Webshow - "Asking someone to read your script"
Every writer needs feedback - but a lot of those writers could use lessons in how to politely ask someone to read their script. This week, I offer some dos and don'ts for imposing on people to look over your work.
I just had a script of mine read yesterday and I did not take criticism well at all. (I actually just posted a blog on it). I promise to be better in the future!!
Do people really do all these things? When someone agrees to read mine I kiss the ground they walk on and I'm so nervous I never have the guts to even ask them about it until they bring it up. And if they give me notes?! Man, I'm blowing them up to poster size and hanging them above my bed, I'm so thankful. So, yeah- I can't even imagine people who allow themselves to act as you described in this video.
Haha! Most irritating is when you're in the middle of a workshop, and you'd like to move on to another screenplay, but that one argumentative person keeps going on--but...but..but...
Any tips then for how to get your scripts read for constructive feedback outside the LA diaspora?
ReplyDeleteI just had a script of mine read yesterday and I did not take criticism well at all. (I actually just posted a blog on it). I promise to be better in the future!!
ReplyDeleteI have an irrational crush on the BSR puppet.
ReplyDeleteThose eyebrows...
Do people really do all these things? When someone agrees to read mine I kiss the ground they walk on and I'm so nervous I never have the guts to even ask them about it until they bring it up. And if they give me notes?! Man, I'm blowing them up to poster size and hanging them above my bed, I'm so thankful. So, yeah- I can't even imagine people who allow themselves to act as you described in this video.
ReplyDeleteNetworking is such a key aspect of film. To not act professional is to say "don't work with me, ever."
ReplyDeleteso... want to read my script?
ReplyDeleteJust kidding. Thanks for the video!
Haha! Most irritating is when you're in the middle of a workshop, and you'd like to move on to another screenplay, but that one argumentative person keeps going on--but...but..but...
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