Comments on: CineStory: Screenwriting Mentorship at Its Best http://www.screenwriter-to-screenwriter.com/2009/11/cinestory-screenwriting-mentorship-at-its-best/ Screenwriting Tips from One Writer to Another Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:26:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Monica http://www.screenwriter-to-screenwriter.com/2009/11/cinestory-screenwriting-mentorship-at-its-best/comment-page-1/#comment-1798 Monica Tue, 08 Jun 2010 06:34:38 +0000 http://www.screenwriter-to-screenwriter.com/?p=535#comment-1798 Michael, I can't say that I know of any specific opportunities wherein someone will pay you to write your script outside of actually buying/optioning the project. You might look into fellowships and contests with cash prizes, but even then you will have to have a finished product. Most writers who aren't making a living writing have to find a way to balance a day job with the writing. If you can try to get in the routine of carving out an hour in the morning or evening and then some concentrated time on the weekends, you'll probably be surprised at how much you can accomplish - although I know this is hard, particularly if you have a proper career and a family. Good luck! Michael, I can’t say that I know of any specific opportunities wherein someone will pay you to write your script outside of actually buying/optioning the project. You might look into fellowships and contests with cash prizes, but even then you will have to have a finished product. Most writers who aren’t making a living writing have to find a way to balance a day job with the writing. If you can try to get in the routine of carving out an hour in the morning or evening and then some concentrated time on the weekends, you’ll probably be surprised at how much you can accomplish – although I know this is hard, particularly if you have a proper career and a family. Good luck!

]]> By: Michael Joseph http://www.screenwriter-to-screenwriter.com/2009/11/cinestory-screenwriting-mentorship-at-its-best/comment-page-1/#comment-1716 Michael Joseph Mon, 31 May 2010 06:26:07 +0000 http://www.screenwriter-to-screenwriter.com/?p=535#comment-1716 I am an aspiring screenwriter working on two feature films. The first is a romantic comedy that evolves into a travel adventure. I have a fervent desire to get this project to market, not only for financial reasons, but because I believe the time is ripe for the world to view these types of films. However, my wallet has responsibilities that keep me from entering into any internships, film schools etc...namely I am a Dad. To summarize, are there any opportunities out there to find investors who can provide say $20,000 to help fund the completion of the writing aspect of the project? In the meantime, I have to stay in the corporate world, pay rent and write intermittently. Sincerely, Michael Joseph I am an aspiring screenwriter working on two feature films. The first is a romantic comedy that evolves into a travel adventure. I have a fervent desire to get this project to market, not only for financial reasons, but because I believe the time is ripe for the world to view these types of films. However, my wallet has responsibilities that keep me from entering into any internships, film schools etc…namely I am a Dad. To summarize, are there any opportunities out there to find investors who can provide say $20,000 to help fund the completion of the writing aspect of the project? In the meantime, I have to stay in the corporate world, pay rent and write intermittently.

Sincerely,

Michael Joseph

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