I got an email earlier this week from a writer I’ve never met or interacted with asking for some help/guidance in getting their script out there.
My first thought was “Why me? I’m pretty much in the same position as you are.” But decency won out and I offered up some suggestions of paths they could take, along with asking that very question.
They appreciated what I had to say, and explained they reached out because “I saw that you had interviewed people in the industry and wrote books about it, impressive! I watched you on a podcast and perceived that you were a sharp guy….”
I don’t know about sharp, but it was still nice to hear (along with a shoutout for my books).
As I’ve written here many times, establishing and maintaining your writing community are truly invaluable resources. A key factor is that being open to helping others, especially when you’re not looking for something in return.
It’s just about being a nice person that people enjoy and appreciate interacting with.
Here are a few posts from the archives about that very topic.
Enjoy.
That’s me – the human flying buttress
Maximum Z 