Re: The Truth About The Black List (blcklst.com) Must Read
Okay, I'll weigh in. I did an adaptation assignment and it was sent to the BL to gain some "independent oversight" for investors. I didn't pay for it, so take that for what it's worth. First review came back 8s and 9s on everything but plot (it's an adaptation, so there's only so far I could go with that). The feedback was spot on, in my opinion, and it was obvious the reader had spent some time on it. Another review came in, which was slightly lower scores, but again, the review summary was spot on and agreed fairly closely with the first, even though the scores differed. And it also went out on the BL email list (BTW: It's no longer posted, all they wanted was to see how it would do in "neutral" circles) - so, in spite of the fact that I am NOT a major contest winner (but yeah, I've done okay here & there in the past, monetarily), I have NO pull in any entertainment industry circle, pretty much no one but my mom knows my name, I got decent scores and good feedback. Because it was... (wait for it)
A PRETTY GOOD SCRIPT.
Now, I could name some contests (still in existence) that have provided "feedback" - where it was NOT EVEN THE SAME SCRIPT THAT WAS ENTERED!!! All I can say is (like every other profession where subjectivity is going to play a factor) "your mileage may vary" and if you don't agree with the BL feedback, it's still about the ONLY resource I know where you can take your concerns and be certain they will be looked at.
Originally posted by TheRangeMatters
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A PRETTY GOOD SCRIPT.
Now, I could name some contests (still in existence) that have provided "feedback" - where it was NOT EVEN THE SAME SCRIPT THAT WAS ENTERED!!! All I can say is (like every other profession where subjectivity is going to play a factor) "your mileage may vary" and if you don't agree with the BL feedback, it's still about the ONLY resource I know where you can take your concerns and be certain they will be looked at.
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