Earlier this year I got distracted writing a spec US pilot - Unit X - which got a big thumbs down from the readers. Basically it needed a lot of work - far more than Tec currently needs.
Turns out this week (according to Inktip) a US production company is looking for high concept SF pilots. Do I send them something that really isn't in good condition (and hope they see the potential), or do I let the opportunity slip by? Would sending something unpolished damage my future opportunities, or does it give me more of chance if I do send it?
I've sort of decided, but I probably haven't thought of everything.
What do you think?
What's on the turntable? "Reeling in the years" by Steely Dan from "Can't by a Thrill"
6 comments:
If you think it ain't ready, chances are it ain't ready. Better to hold fire rather than chase a longshot opportunity with material you consider inferior. Would you want to work with someone who thinks the world of something you think isn't good enough? All IMHO, obv. YMMV. Etc.
I agree, if it isn't ready I would hold off.
I would bet that sending out something that needs more work is probably more damaging to a career than sending out something that is really ready but just isn't what they want.
Of course it's each individuals choice. And I could be talking complete nonsense.
Let us know what you decide on though.
Charles
Send your best, NOT a half smoked kipper.
You already know this.
:)
It got a big thumbs down from readers.
'nuff said.
What do you trust more - your own judgement, or the judgement of some readers?
Don't send it if YOU, not the readers, don't think it's good enough.
FIGHT!
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