I've gotten to know dozens of writers who've achieved success. Major contest wins. Options. Paid writing assignments. One thing these writers have in common is this:
They’ve all revised their screenplays based on constructive feedback.
They’ve all revised their screenplays based on constructive feedback.
The key word here is “constructive”. The feedback you get from the industry is
often harsh and unreasoned. You hear things
like, “It just doesn’t work.”
That’s not helpful.
You need the kind of feedback that recognizes potential. The kind of
feedback that usually comes from other writers.
In 2004, I won a Nicholl Fellowship. Since then I’ve worked with numerous Hollywood producers and executives, including the Oscar-winning producer of the film Crash.
I will tell you this: Before I got quality feedback from experienced writers, I got nowhere. After I sought out that feedback, everything changed.
In 2004, I won a Nicholl Fellowship. Since then I’ve worked with numerous Hollywood producers and executives, including the Oscar-winning producer of the film Crash.
I will tell you this: Before I got quality feedback from experienced writers, I got nowhere. After I sought out that feedback, everything changed.
Unfortunately, not everybody has access to writers who know
what they’re doing. Free
coverage-swapping websites usually get you the random suggestions of anonymous
newbies. And most pay-for-coverage sites
rely on undisclosed readers with unknown credentials.
I'm not anonymous. I will
personally read your script and thoroughly respond to it. I won’t tick boxes on a formulaic coverage
sheet. I’ll offer my supportive and
constructive ideas, to help you write what you set out to create – the kind of
story that wins contests and gets you paid.
Sincerely,
Doug Davidson
todoug@optonline.net
todoug@optonline.net
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