From all that I've read and heard, it seems like everyone's (or nearly all screenwriters) aspiring to get hired into the writers' room for a TV show. I know this can pay well.
But am I the only one who wants to create TV shows (write original spec pilots) and simply sell them, and move on to my next venture? I have many ideas and take my time developing them so it's not like I'm churning out crap hoping something will stick.
Don't writers hurt themselves when they insist that they be attached to their shows? (ie. You want my script? Then, you have to hire me to write for the show!)
OR on the flipside, does it make the screenwriter seem like they don't care about their pilot if they aren't pushing to be attached to the show beyond writing one episode?
I like my original ideas and I know spec selling it an uphill battle, but it's what I enjoy. It's not out of the question, but it's just not a route I'm actively pursuing. I'm OK with coming up with the pilot and having a group of other very talented writers take over.
I hope this makes sense.
But am I the only one who wants to create TV shows (write original spec pilots) and simply sell them, and move on to my next venture? I have many ideas and take my time developing them so it's not like I'm churning out crap hoping something will stick.
Don't writers hurt themselves when they insist that they be attached to their shows? (ie. You want my script? Then, you have to hire me to write for the show!)
OR on the flipside, does it make the screenwriter seem like they don't care about their pilot if they aren't pushing to be attached to the show beyond writing one episode?
I like my original ideas and I know spec selling it an uphill battle, but it's what I enjoy. It's not out of the question, but it's just not a route I'm actively pursuing. I'm OK with coming up with the pilot and having a group of other very talented writers take over.
I hope this makes sense.
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