I'm reading in this forum that it's good to have a tv spec script in your back pocket as a writing sample. I also read in the WGA docs that shows are required to hire a certain number of freelance writers, to allow new talent to break in.
So I'm asking ye sages, from a practical perspective, how does one ascertain which shows are more open to new talent, in other words the ratio of freelance to staff writers? Or do you just write for the show that you love the most since this is primarily a sample, anyway?
Along those same lines, what will have the most professional impact - writing a spec for a show that you are passionate about (a 10 on the passion scale), regardless of budget or ratings, or writing a spec for a show that you enjoy (maybe a 7) that is more successful?
Thanks
So I'm asking ye sages, from a practical perspective, how does one ascertain which shows are more open to new talent, in other words the ratio of freelance to staff writers? Or do you just write for the show that you love the most since this is primarily a sample, anyway?
Along those same lines, what will have the most professional impact - writing a spec for a show that you are passionate about (a 10 on the passion scale), regardless of budget or ratings, or writing a spec for a show that you enjoy (maybe a 7) that is more successful?
Thanks
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