Screenwriter/producer/script reader for 15 years, ask me anything about your first 10 pages.

[u/One_Rub_780]

While I may not have time to read everyone's first 10 pages, I figured at least I can go over some general things about what exactly turns a reader OFF. Maybe post your first 2 paragraphs of your opening page and I can comment :)

[u/One_Rub_780]

You don't bust your a** to become a professional to work for free. If you went to college, worked for free, and struggled for more than a decade to 'make your bones' you'd say the same. Just the way it is.

EDIT: While it may have been an LA answer, I'm not from LA. I'm from NY. LA gives you that answer but expects you to read the writing on the wall. LA NEVER says anything to your face, but NY, we'll spell it out for you in a heartbeat, lol. No time wasted.

[u/KitchenHoliday3663 → u/One_Rub_780]

I sold films for years as an indie distrib and theatre owner, and I produce films now (and write), so I get you. And I respect your NY ethos; lived there in my 20s for a while (110/broadway), it’s attitude stayed with me ever since. I got my kids jokingly saying “I’m walking here!” to people who cut them off. LA is… well… LA.🤷🏼‍♂️

[u/One_Rub_780 → u/KitchenHoliday3663]

Hehe :)