Experienced writer now attempting television.
Hello Everyone,
I am writing to introduce myself. I hope many of you will make friends with me. I have a new venture writing a television pilot for a dramatic series, on spec , of course- and would love advice or just conversation about this. Alternately please let me know if you think I am nuts.
On a separate issue, I also need funding for a documentary -- doesn't everyone? - as well as more partners. I will put some information about that on different thread. I have always liked the idea of a community of writers. I learned -- at Squaw Valley among other places -- that community helps a lot.
I started my writing life as a newspaper reporter at home and abroad and have published three books: two novels, one work of narrative nonfiction. There is more at
http://barbarafischkin.com
Now, at 55, I feel like a newbie at as I try to write this pilot. Weird but fun. I can see it will be a long haul.
So, as I plough throw this endeavor, I would love to hear from anyone who has made a "genre change" like this and to know what your writing experiences are like. What's it like to be alone at the computer thinking about scenes, dialogue and action - rather than narrative that includes scenes, dialogue and action? I find I have to switch the way my brain works, while remembering that the goal is the same. To tell a story.
I will, by the way, also soon be offering editing services on shewrites, as a preferred provider. But for journalism, nonfiction and fiction. Not screenwriting. I wouldn't dare!
Glad to connect with all of you.
with very best wishes,
Barbara Fischkin