Mentor's Wise Words
January 18, 2007

I'm a little down.

This weekend is The Amazing Meeting #5 in Vegas. I was registered to go, with a hotel room booked, backed out at the last minute due to the total cost. That whole "struggling screenwriter," thing? No joke.

I actually thought I'd make it through the weekend without another thought, but then some friends from UCLA rang me from the road to TAM5 wondering where we all could meet up. I hated having to tell them I cancelled.

*sigh.*

And don't even mention Sundance to me.

I had coffee with my Mentor today, a working Hollywood screenwriter for the past 20 years. He's been a strong advocate and wonderful guide for me, both regarding the craft and the business of this crazy vocation.

He bucked my spirits for a bit by reminding me he was my age (36) when he changed from Journalism to Screenwriting. He's writing, directing, producing and teaching -- all the things I dream about doing.

The bucking was all well and good until I went flying off when I remembered, and pointed out, that he had to temp for two years after he made that transition before he made his first sale.

He laughed and said I'm much farther along than he was at the same point in time. So when should I expect a sale, I asked.

"Definitely in two years."

I hit him.

Posted by Jody at January 18, 2007 11:16 PM

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