Be Ready — Because Some Opportunities Only Come Once
Storytime. When I was starting out, I met a guy with a great idea and serious connections. He knew a Netflix producer, and for a while, the three of us developed that idea into a feature. Then management shifted priorities and killed the project. I was heartbroken — but I'd built real relationships.
A year later, that same producer reached out to hire me. She loved working with me and put me on a short list to talk with an author. All I had to do was send a sample.
I was convinced this was my break. I sent a script I'd gotten excellent feedback on. And I'd recently made changes and knew it was gold.
Two days later, she got back to me. My sample had so many issues. She was disappointed I'd sent it out unpolished. I lost the gig because I didn't take the business side seriously. I thought a good story was enough. It isn't. People hiring are actively looking to weed out the wrong fit. Don't give them a reason to count you out.
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Be Ready — Because Some Opportunities Only Come Once
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