Disgraceful. (Not this article, just the stats/info in it. What the hell is wrong with this Biz?)
To be fair, the article also tells us that if you’re a female/woman (what the hell word are we supposed to use here anyway?) writing for television, your chances of getting somewhere are much better than if you’re trying to sell a spec feature film screenplay. So there. (We’d say, “Nonni, nonni, nonni,” but our hearts just aren’t in it.)
by Lucas Shaw
Hollywood has long been inhospitable to women, and it is only getting worse for those who are also aspiring screenwriters.