Knowing that Funko Toys has these sweet babies coming at the end of September has made this a very shiny Sunday over at TVWriter™:
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TVWriter™ Top Posts for the Week Ending 8/29/14
Here they are, the most viewed TVWriter™ posts during the past week:
Looking for TV Pilot Scripts?Peggy Bechko: The Symbiotic Relationship Between Writers & Readers
Peer Production: I DID NOTHING THIS WEEKEND
Don’t you hate it when a co-worker constantly one-ups you? We’re actually feeling a bit better about the situation now that we’ve seen this little gem:
The Pitfalls of Being a Writer
by Rita Karnopp
There are pitfalls in every career or job choice . . . so what are some pitfalls for the writer?
- Do you have a vision of where you want your writing career to go? You should have an idea of where you’re headed . . . otherwise it’s like taking a trip without looking at a map first. You’ll never get there if you don’t know where you’re going.
- That brings us to goals . . . which should be short term and long term. With short term – schedule daily, weekly, and monthly goals. Don’t limit them to just writing – personal and spiritual goals are also important.
- Risk is the catalyst that makes you more productive. This might sound strange and when I heard this in a conference – I thought really? But it makes sense. Risk makes you try harder and it also pushes you to grow.
- Are you organized? Don’t waste time trying to find research notes, to whom and what you’ve already submitted, or even great story ideas. You’re making it harder than it has to be. Get yourself notebooks (one for story ideas, one for each book, one for research, etc.) and keep everything in one place, you’ll thank yourself for it!
- Wasting time can keep you from accomplishing what you want out of life. Take control of time by logging a two-week diary and take a look at where it’s going. You need to maximize time and make it work for you.
Love & Money Dept – TV Writing Deals for 8/28/14
Latest News About Writers Who Are Doing Better Than We Are
by munchman
- Dana Goodman & Julia Wolov (FAKING IT) are developing an untitled comedy project for MTV. (According to the P.R., said comedy project is “autobiographical.” The same press release also emphasizes how young Dana and Julia are. So of course the munchie one is just all a’tingle at the prospect of learning all about their undoubtedly riveting and meaningful lives.)
- Pamela Gray (CONVICTION) is adapting Liane Moriarty‘s novel The Husband’s Secret for CBS. (Personally, I’d rather not have this dangerous precedent of nosing around the secrets of married men hanging over my head as I draw closer to – OMG! – potential matrimony meself.)
- Noah Oppenheim (THE MAZE RUNNER) & Chris Bremner (newbie) are developing an Amazon Studio series called PROMISED LAND, about Moses doing his thing while getting his fellow runaway slaves hopelessly lost in the desert. (Yeppers, I admit it. I’m praying for this to be a comedy cuz…how do you take Moses seriously? And the Golden Calf business? C’mon! That’s Louis C.K. material for sure.)
- Speaking of OMG!, Barry Eisler‘s book series, Rain, is being developed into a TV series for international production, produced by and, coincidentally starring some dude name of Keanu Reeves. (El munchero is tempted to riff on what this tells us about the state of po’ l’il Keanu’s film career, but instead I’d like to point out that no writer has yet been named for the show. So this is your chance to get in on the ground floor of the plummetting Keanu Reeves’ elevator and make yourself a few $$$. Call yer agent and get this great gig!)
Write in and tell me what you’ve sold today. TVWriter™ can’t wait to brag to all your friends. (And, more importantly, enemies. Hehehe….)