Inside the Hidden Struggles and Secrets of Writing Amid Los Angeles’ Glamour

Inside the Hidden Struggles and Secrets of Writing Amid Los Angeles' Glamour

There’s so much more to discuss with regard to this topic, things you would likely never consider like how the choice of your child’s private school can present work opportunities as you rub shoulders with execs and directors, producers and actors. Of course you’re paying $25–30K per year for the privilege.

Let me end with the question that is always on the mind of aspiring writers who live well outside Los Angeles: Do I have to move there to break into the business?

The answer is no. You can write a spec script anywhere. If it’s great, that will be your passport into the business. In fact, I have interviewed Nicholl winners and Black List writers from all around the world: South Africa, Denmark, England, Australia, New Zealand. They and many other writers I know live and work outside Los Angeles.

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