Networking 101: How to Talk With People in Hollywood (PT05)
Alex & Nick discuss the differences between writing a TV spec episode and a spec pilot. Which one should you pick as your next script? Whether it's your first teleplay or you're trying to build a portfolio, the Paper Team has got you covered.
August 1, 201632m 48s
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Show Notes
Alex and Nick discuss the point of networking, why (aspiring) television writers should network, and how to do it when you don't know anyone or are socially anxious.
SHOWNOTES
Content
1 - Networking is about why you're meeting people, not who you should meet (00:25)
2 - Mixers and One-on-ones: the two ways you'll be networking (08:12)
3 - What to talk about and how to behave in a networking situation (12:22)
4 - Learn what you can offer them instead of what they can give you (19:50)
Takeaways and Resources (28:54)
Links
Ben Franklin Effect
Announcing your plans makes you less motivated to accomplish them
“When Intentions Go Public: Does Social Reality Widen the Intention-Behavior Gap?” (PDF)
Resources
Facebook
Make Your Contacts Count - Anne Baber & Lynne Waymon
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