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Last week I spent a day in the writers room of a hit show, and I watched a mid-level writer do something that reminded me why she always gets hired back. It had nothing to do with her writing ability. Let me tell you what happened. 🧵⤵️

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I’ve heard over 5,000 pitches in my career and here’s the thing… A great idea is not enough. ✍️ Ready to pitch like a pro? Get The Ultimate Guide to Pitching a TV Show that Sells (for free!): www.carolekirschner.com/pitching-ebook #Screenwriting #FilmIndustry #Filmmaking #Scriptsky

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Are you feeling stuck? You need to write a new sample, but can’t find it in you to get started. My advice? Start with 30 minutes. I coach writers who are ready to reach the next step in their career — are you one of them? Check out my services: www.carolekirschner.com/coaching #scriptsky

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Everyone's talking about Backrooms and Obsession right now. And everyone thinks they know what the lesson is. I think most of them are missing the point that truly matters.

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Career coaching sounds abstract until you see what it looks like in practice. I work with TV writers, directors, and executives one-on-one. Link in bio if you're curious whether it could help you. #CareerCoach #TVWriter #HollywoodCareer #WritersRoom #Showrunner #TVIndustry #CareerStrategy

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I'm Carole Kirschner, a career coach for working TV writers, directors, and executives.

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You’re at the mid-level and stuck. Now what? 🤔 Check out wgfoundation.org I coach writers who are ready to reach the next step in their career — are you one of them? Check out my services: www.carolekirschner.com/coaching #CareerAdvice #WritersNetwork #Filmmaking #Screenwriting

"Who are you and what do you write?" If that question makes you even slightly nervous, even after years in the industry, it's costing you more than you think.

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Career coaching is one of those things that's easy to put off because it can feel like a big investment – until you do the math.

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When I was an executive, we passed on a writer once who was genuinely one of the strongest candidates we'd seen. His sample was excellent. The team liked him. But after he pitched us an idea and we questioned part of it, he got defensive… and that was it.

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Networking - Reframe If you think networking is the worst, you're not alone. Aside from about three extroverts I know, almost everyone I work with dreads it.

This is for the writer who has reps, is getting some meetings, and still feels like something isn't clicking…but isn't sure who to even talk to about it.

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If you've ever felt like everyone else in Hollywood got a manual you didn't, you're not imagining it. I work with TV writers and directors as a career coach. Reach out through my link in bio. We can start with a career strategy session to figure out where you are and what would actually help.

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One of the most common conversations I have with writers -- and I mean really common -- goes something like this: "My manager isn't really doing anything for me, but I don't know what to do about it." Here’s what I tell them. 🧵⤵️

This is for the writer or director who's working, has real credits, and still feels like something isn't clicking. Stuck at a level that doesn't match what you know you're capable of and not entirely sure why?