Screenwriters, shouldn’t you be networking?
Just like actually putting your fingers on a keyboard, you really just have to take that first step to get started. Here is an irreverent guide to many of the steps.
Getting To Know The Neighborhood
The entertainment industry is “a small town,” a tight-knit community. You need to figure out how to fit in if you want to be invited to the parties.
But, don’t worry, lots of nerdy writers eventually get invited to the parties. As much as the producers hate to admit it, it is the writers who make everything possible.
Eventually, if you’re not being an asshat, you’ll find opportunities to move up in the business.
If You’re Physically In Los Angeles
If you’re already in Los Angeles, just start to make friends with people who are already interested in the same things you are.
Maybe go to book signings or comic book signings and talk not just to the main attraction guest, but to other fans of your favorite authors and artists. Maybe some of them are screenwriters or industry craftspeople. Maybe they have screenwriter friends who can refer you to a good writers group.
