Things That Piss Me Off
Okay, have you ever been in this position: a person finds out that you're a writer. Learns that your recent script is doing well on festival circuit. Asks to read it. You say sure, send him a copy. He comes back with "coverage" and requests time to "discuss" your script, saying "good start." This in reference to a script you have finished, which you've sent out to contests, which is a finalist in one contest and a semi-finalist (read: top 25) in another contest, and for which you DID NOT ASK FOR FEEDBACK.
It may or may not surprise you to learn that this aforementioned person is also a "writer" in the sense that they've got their first script "almost done" and they really love to talk about writing and were wondering if we have room for one more person in our writing group.
On a side note: just last night I dreamt I got notes back from this person and the major note was that the script didn't have enough puns. If it had more puns, this person assured me, it would be much stronger. Even in my sleep I was seething.
posted by JQ at 6:45 PM
15 Comments:
hey all my comments were valid, I cant beleve you would say this about me... I am so ofended. Wait, you write scripts? ;)
7:13 PM
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE pissed off Jenn! I like it when she swears too.
Davah
7:14 PM
Jenn, Jenn, Jenn... I so know what you're talking about. I think the thing that's going to keep me from success in this business more than anything else is my reluctance to talk about my writing with anyone on whom I haven't done a background check or doesn't come with a personal letter of recommendation. Not that I'm afraid anyone's going to steal my ideas - if you can make any of my crappy ideas work, more power to you - but there are just so many "writers" in this town that don't actually write, and yet feel their opinions are of great value. I think we should get together for a drink this weekend (and I can give you my thoughts on your latest script :) )
9:20 PM
Ooo. I totally want to know who it was! That's because I'm a gossip whore. sorry you had to go through that.
9:50 PM
Thanks guys.
10:10 PM
Maybe be more selective in who gets a copy of your scripts. A new member of your writing group? I hope not!
5:52 AM
Did you know that the Vulcan Death grip is actually a valid pressure point sleep technique? It is not, persay, an actual DEATH grip, that might be taking things a little too far, but you for sure could say, yes, let's meet, and then WHAM!! Sleepy time for an hour. Then you can say, "I'm sorry, did you get enough sleep last night? I don't have time for you ever again, so please don't waste any effort contacting me again if you are just going to sleep through my valuable time." In the meatime, while he/she is sleeping, you can write!!
11:53 AM
Oh, and I hate him/her. They are stupid and know nothing and are trying to diminish your brilliance and confidence because they are weak and stupid.
Your scripts are WONDERFUL. I love them. Although I am still mad at you, and you know why.
11:54 AM
Oh, there is also Brock Samson's method of an actual death grip. Take your hand and put it around said person's throat. That is the "handle". Then, press your thumb into their jugular. This is the "button."
Grab the handle, squeeze the button.
11:56 AM
Jenn,
Your little sister scares me... and I like it!
Davah
12:43 PM
Eeee... the benefits of having a Real Live Kung Fu Sista! Hey! That's my next script!!!
Title: Real Live Kung Fu Sista
Logline: When a young screenwriter's confidence is dashed by nefarious dilettante, her Real Live Kung Fu Sista kicks into action, bringing a fiery retribution down on the dilettante's head and inadvertently teaching the screenwriter to stand up for herself - as well as how to use the handle/button solution for creative self-defense.
1:31 PM
EXCELLENT!!! PUT THAT IN YOUR PIPE AND SMOKE IT!!! (I don't know what that actually means.)
2:10 PM
I hate it when people write LOL but... LOL.
Davah
1:25 AM
Will Shakespeare and I agree . . . there is no aspect of human endeavor that could not be improved with the addition of a clever and elegant pun. I will start sending you examples there of forthwith.
8:26 AM
Bring it on.
2:03 PM
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