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This week's Answer:
“An
Exception to the Exception "
Arthur, I'm so glad you wrote and
asked a question that many screenwriters are probably also
thinking -- or telling their friends and family and
anybody else who will listen (including their
therapist). It can be very frustrating to "not
make it." Let us look at this "making
it" concept, shall we?
I think the best place to start is
with what "making it" means to you. For a
"exceptionally talented screenwriter," like
yourself (I use quotes not to question your veracity, but
only to quote you verbatim, which is much better than
questioning your verbatim and quoting your veracity), I'll
assume that you mean selling many of your screenplays for
substantial sums of money, become a name in this industry,
receive at least an Oscar or two, and not have to make
reservations at posh restaurants around town.
Well, obviously, Arthur, the problem
doesn't lie with you. You're already an
"exceptionally talented screenwriter." Oh,
by the way: Have you written some exceptional
scripts? And have you gotten those exceptional
scripts out there to as many people in the business who
know how to recognize exceptionally talented
screenwriters? I'll assume that you have on both
counts. So, then... where does the problem
lie? Obviously...
Your
Agent
And if you happen to not have an
agent at this time who recognizes you as an exceptionally talented
screenwriter, I suggest you find an exceptionally talented agent who will
recognize you as an exceptionally talented screenwriter. In
fact, you when you send your screenplays in, they could look like
this:
| "Exceptional
Script"
by Arthur S. (an
exceptionally talented screenwriter)
contact: my exceptionally
talented agent
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Just an idea. Not an
exceptionally talented one, though.
Oh, and Arthur... You might want to
think of moving. Living in an apple, even a big one, might not
be where you want to be to be recognized as an exceptionally talented
screenwriter. At least think of moving to a bigger place, like a
cantaloupe or... a watermelon. Hey, here's an idea: Why
not move to New York City!?
DcH
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