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i was an attorney. i gave it all up to move out here myself. i'm just saying be brutally honest, not only about your intent and dedication

Posted by: charlie (a.k.a mickpix) on Jan 11, 15:45 in response to skamanfu's post I like that Charlie also gives the flip side to the...

but also about whether you have the requisite talent to do it professionally.  is there anything or has anyone indicated that you might even be in the ballpark?  because it can be a long, lonely pursuit under even the best of circumstances.  and still, the odds are that 99% of people who try won't ever get paid a dime for anything they write.  

basically, if someone told you going in that you would NEVER sell anything you wrote, would you still do it?  if you're driven enough to persevere against that level of resistance, start writing i guess

Guys, I have a question... accountant_4_Jesus Jan 10, 16:30

I have an answer... skamanfu Jan 10, 18:45

Very nice overview. You ARE a writer! :-) {nm} elchan Jan 10, 19:01

Wave Goodbye slappydavid Jan 10, 19:14

To "share", not to "post". You can post anytime you want... :) {nm} slappydavid Jan 10, 19:16

thanks for that write-up...i like "behind the curtain" stuff like this {nm} tealfan Jan 10, 19:17

Thank you very much, all of you. accountant_4_Jesus Jan 12, 18:53

And I'm sure we have some other writers/directors/producers that could possibly chime in. If I've learned anything it is... skamanfu Jan 10, 18:48

don't do it charlie Jan 10, 19:07

I like that Charlie also gives the flip side to the arguement. It is a very, very, very tough industry that is hard to break into... skamanfu Jan 11, 14:48

i was an attorney. i gave it all up to move out here myself. i'm just saying be brutally honest, not only about your intent and dedication charlie Jan 11, 15:45

I also work in development (skamanfu, would love to know who you work for!) and my advce is simple... numbersix_99 Jan 11, 04:58

OH, and taking Charlie advice into account, make sure you write every single day without fail. It's a craft as much as an art {nm} numbersix_99 Jan 11, 05:03

number... in my previous email you can find my email address, so shoot me one and I'll let you know where I work. skamanfu Jan 11, 14:52

While I do mention STC and Campbell for structure, I only recommend that for when you're outlining a project. skamanfu Jan 11, 14:57





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