Ask the Coach: On Finding a Manager & Meeting Producers (After the Strike) – On Script Mag

May 19, 2023 By Leave a Comment

In this month’s “Ask the Coach” article, I’m addressing two questions regarding finding representation and connecting with producers (and some notes about navigating these appropriately during the Writer’s Guild strike).

Here are some of the action steps I discuss in my response:

  • Do the research to find the companies and individuals that are a good fit. (With recommended resources.)
  • Look for ways to connect.
  • Nurture relationships over time.
  • Build your own overall network of industry contacts that may naturally lead to an introduction at some point.

Focus on genuinely connecting with managers you think could be a good fit for you and your work. Follow them. Read what they post. Respond authentically when appropriate. Help out with something they’re looking for. Relationships evolve organically when nurtured over time. Keep an eye out for an opportunity to work together to arise, naturally.

Want the full scoop? There are more details in the full article on Script Mag: 
Ask the Coach: On Finding a Manager & Meeting Producers (After the Strike)

 
 
 
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Ask the Coach: Finding the Line with Scene Descriptions – On Script Mag

April 22, 2023 By Leave a Comment

In this month’s “Ask the Coach” article, I’m responding to two questions about writing scene descriptions, including seeing it as an opportunity for your voice to shine, and where to draw the line with what to include and what to leave out. Here are the main points I discuss in my response: Scene descriptions can be a […]

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Ask the Coach: Deciding Between Writing Ideas + How to Edit & Get Feedback – On Script Mag

March 25, 2023 By Leave a Comment

In this month’s “Ask the Coach” article, I’m responding to two questions about choosing projects and getting feedback. “I have four different topics that intrigue me. All could be short non-fiction books. How do I commit to one? It seems like each day a different one appeals more. I start on one, then wonder if another […]

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Ask the Coach: How Can I Keep Up My Confidence In Myself as a Writer? – On Script Mag

February 18, 2023 By Leave a Comment

In this month’s “Ask the Coach” article, I’m responding to a question about how to keep up confidence in writing: “My biggest challenge is making regular time to write and work on a script. My question is about keeping my confidence up that I can do this.” Here’s the high-level overview of my response: Being […]

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Ask the Coach: Should I Give Up the Writers Group I Started? – On Script Mag

January 21, 2023 By Leave a Comment

In this month’s “Ask the Coach” article, I’m responding to a question about giving up a writing group, or not, including looking at the larger issues buried in the question: 1) Losing enthusiasm for writing, and 2) having a writing group functioning as their “only outlet.” In the article, I shared some reasons our inquirer […]

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Ask the Coach: How Much Do I Need to Develop My Script Before I Start Writing? – On Script Mag

December 17, 2022 By Leave a Comment

In this month’s “Ask the Coach” article, I’m responding to a question about how much to develop a story before starting to write pages. In this article, I talk about screenwriter Jeff Howard’s take on the value of outlining and developing a story, particularly for screenwriters, including being able to:  Get back into a script […]

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Ask the Coach: How Can I Prioritize Writing (And Get Others to Understand)? – On Script Mag

November 19, 2022 By Leave a Comment

In this month’s “Ask the Coach” article, I’m responding to a question about prioritizing writing. In the article, I talk about what prioritizing writing means, where we run into trouble, and then how to prioritize writing. Here are some of the key points to give you a sneak peek: Think of writing as “important, not […]

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Ask the Coach: How Can Writers Deal with Procrastination? – On Script Mag

October 22, 2022 By Leave a Comment

In this month’s “Ask the Coach” article, I’m responding to a comment on Twitter about handling procrastination. This is a topic I never tire of talking about with writers because it’s so relevant and important to understand and navigate. Plus, I’ve recently reviewed some newer (and empowering) research about procrastination, which I’ve shared in the article.  In the article, […]

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Ask the Coach: How Can I Build a Consistent Writing Routine? – On Script Mag

September 18, 2022 By Leave a Comment

In this month’s “Ask the Coach” article I’m answering a reader question about how to build a consistent writing routine, even while managing work and family. This is the high level view of the 7 tips I shared to help writers start to establish a consistent writing routine and rhythm. Each tip is described more […]

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Ask the Coach: Odds & Ends — Building a Script Library, Seeking a Universal Script Structure Method, and Finding Courses – On Script Mag

August 20, 2022 By Leave a Comment

Welcome to the latest installment of my “Ask the Coach” column on Script Mag! This month I’m addressing a few shorter reader questions: In response to last month’s article regarding having more than one script when querying, a reader asks: “You wrote that marketing your script ‘will involve making sure you have at least two […]

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