Do you believe I can make it as a screenwriter?
I got an email recently with a few questions in it: “A few hours ago me and a friend of mine decided to write a story, soon to be screenplay,…
Getting the most out of your visit to Los Angeles
I get quite a few emails from people who are visiting Los Angeles and want to know how to get the most out of their trip in terms of advancing…
Do you see a lot of screenwriters with wife and kids moving to Los Angeles?
I got this question recently: “Do you see a lot of screenwriters with wife and kids moving to Los Angeles?” When I first moved to LA I was single, no…
Is living in Arizona almost as good as living in Los Angeles for screenwriting?
I got this question recently: “I live in Arizona and having read everything you posted on living in LA to be a screenwriter, I wonder if us Arizonians are viewed…
Should I move to Los Angeles to purse my dream of becoming a screenwriter?
I got this question recently: “Hi there. Do you think it’s worth it for a 20-year-old like me, to move from my country, Portugal, to Los Angeles or somewhere close,…
Taking a Trip to Los Angeles to Jump Start Your Screenwriting Career
A got a few questions from two aspiring screenwriters a couple weeks ago who were planning a trip to Los Angeles. 1. What are some ways to arrange meetings before…
Moving to Los Angeles and preparing for the long haul
I get this sort of question quite frequently from people: “I’m moving to Los Angeles in a few months. Where should I live and what is a good job to…
Do you have to live in Los Angeles to be a screenwriter?
I’ve gotten this question quite a lot over the years when I talk to people about being a screenwriter. To me it seems hard to imagine why anyone would bother…