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Cactus
Posted: March 18th, 2016, 12:03pm
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I'm a new comedy writer here at simply scripts. I'm really trying to break into the world of television. Last year I took a couple of UCLA courses, and I recently finished my first spec(posted in the new script section). I'm currently working on an original pilot. I'm finding out that the easy part of writing for television, is writing for television. Getting noticed and breaking in is the hard part, especially when you're living 3,000 miles away from Hollywood. I would love to connect with other writers who are in the business who may have some pointers on how to get noticed. I would also like to connect with people like me who are trying to get noticed so we can complain about how hard it is.
Grandma Bear
Posted: March 18th, 2016, 2:17pm
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Welcome to SS! There are lots of writers here just like you, so you should have no problem fitting right in.
What would you like us to call you? Ctct0924 doesn't exactly roll off the tongue.
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DustinBowcot
Posted: March 18th, 2016, 2:18pm
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AnthonyCawood
Posted: March 18th, 2016, 2:27pm
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Hi Cactus and welcome to the SS family.
I've written a bunch of articles on breaking in that have been posted on SS that might you find useful... you can see em at
http://www.anthonycawood.co.uk/articles Anthony
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eldave1
Posted: March 18th, 2016, 4:05pm
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Welcome aboard - always good to see new members
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rendevous
Posted: March 19th, 2016, 2:45am
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Cactus? Is it? Seems quite a long way from Ctct0924. Oh well, it's easier to remember. It'll do unless I hear different. So hello Cactus. I suppose 'welcome' is in order, but frankly I don't need the competition. Get a script up sometime. I'll have a look at it. If it's any good I have my Radiohead and Smiths at hand. R
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DustinBowcot
Posted: March 19th, 2016, 3:38am
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Cactus? Is it? Seems quite a long way from Ctct0924.
Cataract?
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LC
Posted: March 19th, 2016, 4:38am
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You'd think you guys were unfamiliar with weird usernames.
I was thinking perhaps it's an acronym for: counter terrorism, or cut the crap, cinnamon toast crunch (cereal), or...
Maybe it's Chris/Christine the comedy tv writer. Do I get a prize? Seems I must be a bit bored right at the moment.
Welcome, anyway. Have fun. Read lots. Look at the Portal and Recent Posts for what's current - comment/review etc.
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rendevous
Posted: March 19th, 2016, 4:38am
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Cataract?
And if it is, will he be able to read this?
R
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rendevous - March 19th, 2016, 4:39amOne single line and I still got a thia po in. Oh yes.
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LC
Posted: March 19th, 2016, 5:05am
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And if it is, will he be able to read this? R
Given current odds, you're probably right, but this person could be female, you know?
I'm guessing you might be rather fond of the gals, right Ren?
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DustinBowcot
Posted: March 19th, 2016, 5:46am
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I'm guessing you might be rather fond of the gals, right Ren?
Especially the blind ones.
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rendevous
Posted: March 19th, 2016, 8:51am
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Especially the blind ones.
It's not my fault blind girls like me. Me and Helen Keller were as tight as erm, something very tight indeed.
I'd like to think they like the sound of my voice. And my soulfulness. The fact is they probably find it a lot harder to just run away.
R
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Equinox
Posted: March 19th, 2016, 11:08am
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Hey there and welcome, I prefer writing TV as well, no comedy though, but hour long dramas and I can hear you about the difficulty with breaking in somewhere. I suggest to also write some shorts and try to get them made, some imdb credits probably don't hurt your chances. Also here on SS, Shooting The Shorts is a great platform to promote your shorts, I just got contacted by a producer who wants to shoot one of my scripts he found on STS, so that's definately something you should think about as well. Good luck!
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Cactus
Posted: March 19th, 2016, 1:33pm
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"Cactus" here!
Sorry for the delayed response. Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. I'm currently working on a pilot and will post as soon as I'm finished. My Veep spec just got posted last week for anyone interested in giving notes. It's called "Presidential Vacation".
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Cactus
Posted: March 19th, 2016, 1:36pm
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@Equinox, thanks for the advice and congrats!
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