The Screenwriter - SLAMMED

Sorry for the sabbatical. Sweet mother of God, have I been slammed. Per my last blog, the ol’ spec went out and it looks like I’ve been fortunate to go 3 for 3. I can’t say yet who picked it up, but I’m pretty happy about it. I’ve talked to the exec and they seem really serious about the project.

The nice part of the spec going out has been a deluge of assignment opportunities. It’s strange, but at first, you think, “Wow, these guys are really doing me a favor sending me these assignment possibilities”. But in reality, they need a good writer as much, if not more.

Everyone has projects they are trying to crack. The ton is littered with producers and execs trying to get an idea on paper. And the entire machine STOPS, until that writer cranks out a worthy enough script to get the project moving. We all need each other – synergy baby!

Another cool by-product of the spec going out is that since it was so special effects-heavy, I’ve been getting a lot of really fun opportunities for animated projects. I’ve always, secretly wanted to write an animated film. I’m supposed to pitch my take on one next week, so maybe this is it.

Again, I apologize for the lack of blogging. I’ve got three things due this week, but afterward should be able to come up for air a little. Also, if anyone has any questions about the biz or screenwriting in general — lay ‘em on me, I’ll do my best to give a coherent answer!