Episode 13: Mastering Rejection From Creative Opportunities

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How to Plan A Successful Feature Film!Prioritize your goals!!!Revenue: Generating income from your film through various distribution channels, merchandising, and other monetization strategies.Critical Recognition: Achieving acclaim from critics, winning awards, and gaining respect within the industry.Social Change: Using your film as a platform to highlight important issues and drive societal impact.Eyeballs: Reaching a large audience and maximizing viewership to build a fan base and increase visibility.Step 1: Put them in order, according to where you are in your careerStep 2: Develop and package your film based on your goalsStep 3: Communicate goals to your team, in orderStep 4: Produce and distribute according to your goals*****************More...Instagram TIKTOKFREE Write A COMPELLING Screenplay in 10 Weeks!Work One-On-One w/ SpadeScript From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - Amazon) - 39.99Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - TIKTOK Shop) - 39.99Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Digital Version) - - 39.99Writing & Revising The Most Compelling Short Film Course - $25

Steps to gaining emotional courage for your writing process...1. Find a safe place2. Watch content that scares you3. Do your homework4. Find something to soothe you5. Create reminders in your space*****************More...Instagram TIKTOKFREE Write A COMPELLING Screenplay in 10 Weeks!Work One-On-One w/ SpadeScript From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - Amazon) - 39.99Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - TIKTOK Shop) - 39.99Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Digital Version) - - 39.99Writing & Revising The Most Compelling Short Film Course - $25

Are you still looking for your industry tribe or mentorships? Follow Spade's steps to cultivating the tribe that will help you go the distance.*****************More...Instagram TIKTOKFREE Write A COMPELLING Screenplay in 10 Weeks!Work One-On-One w/ SpadeScript From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - Amazon) - 39.99Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - TIKTOK Shop) - 39.99Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Digital Version) - - 39.99Writing & Revising The Most Compelling Short Film Course - $25

Up for your ideal job, but didn't get it this time around? Learn how to bounce back with the quickness and feel genuine happiness for your peers.*****************More...Instagram TIKTOKFREE Write A COMPELLING Screenplay in 10 Weeks!Work One-On-One w/ SpadeScript From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - Amazon) - 39.99Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - TIKTOK Shop) - 39.99Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Digital Version) - - 39.99Writing & Revising The Most Compelling Short Film Course - $25

Rejection from creative opportunities can set us back. You don't need a harder armor, your need an authentic understanding. Follow Spade's steps for truly mastering rejection.*****************More...Instagram TIKTOKFREE Write A COMPELLING Screenplay in 10 Weeks!Work One-On-One w/ SpadeScript From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - Amazon) - 39.99Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - TIKTOK Shop) - 39.99Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Digital Version) - - 39.99Writing & Revising The Most Compelling Short Film Course - $25

Writing a feature script can be a daunting task, and there's nothing to it, but to do it. Take Spade's steps to polishing off your draft in 10 weeks and skip the fear! *****************More...Instagram TIKTOKFREE Write A COMPELLING Screenplay in 10 Weeks!Work One-On-One w/ SpadeScript From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - Amazon) - 39.99Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - TIKTOK Shop) - 39.99Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Digital Version) - - 39.99Writing & Revising The Most Compelling Short Film Course - $25

After the development is the outline. After the outline is the beat sheet. If you haven't already, take a look at how to write the perfect outline. Now, we're on the beat sheet- one step before beginning your writer's block-free draft. Take a listen at Spade's detailed steps for the perfect beat sheet.*****************More...Instagram TIKTOKFREE Write A COMPELLING Screenplay in 10 Weeks!Work One-On-One w/ SpadeScript From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - Amazon) - 39.99Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - TIKTOK Shop) - 39.99Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Digital Version) - - 39.99Writing & Revising The Most Compelling Short Film Course - $25

Ever get stuck halfway through your script? Well you're not alone. Take a step back and write the foolproof outline for your feature. Spade takes us through the process. *****************More...Instagram TIKTOKFREE Write A COMPELLING Screenplay in 10 Weeks!Work One-On-One w/ SpadeScript From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - Amazon) - 39.99Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Hard Copy - TIKTOK Shop) - 39.99Script From Scratch Screenwriting Workbook (Digital Version) - - 39.99Writing & Revising The Most Compelling Short Film Course - $25