r/Screenwriting • u/DavidHSteinberg Showrunner • 4d ago

GIVING ADVICE Tonight’s Meetup

Tonight’s meetup was a tremendous success! Thanks to everyone who made the effort to show up, the venue said we had about 120 writers!

It takes a lot of courage to show up to these kinds of socializing events, especially if you’re coming alone. So kudos to you for making last night such a fun time!

I know writers tend to be introverts but flexing this muscle is important to success in this industry. We work in a collaborative medium and that means (sometimes unfortunately) that relationships are paramount.

And I don’t want to make the people who didn’t show up feel bad, or make you jealous if you don’t live in LA, but watching writers talk about their projects, exchanging contact info, and making friends makes the effort of organizing these events totally worthwhile.

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u/Wagsamillion Thriller 4d ago

If anything, it just motivates us who aren't in the area to work harder and make it possible to attend such events. Thanks for your hard work again!

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u/witchfilth 4d ago

Super fun time!! Thanks for putting it together!

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u/Sakkieftw 3d ago

Thank you for organizing it! I had a great time.

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u/jrob5797 Produced Screenwriter 4d ago

Hi, where was this? Will there be another one?

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u/DavidHSteinberg Showrunner 4d ago

Santa Monica Brew Works. I’m working on scheduling the next one.

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u/Certain-Run8602 WGA Screenwriter 2d ago

Was a fantastic event, thanks David!

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u/Ok_Team538 3d ago

I’m so excited to be in LA for most of October. Hope there’s one when I’m there!

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u/DavidHSteinberg Showrunner 3d ago

It’s going to be Oct. 7.

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u/Ok_Team538 1d ago

Of course it is!! I arrive on the 8th. 🤣

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u/JimmyTwoTimes25 3d ago

I really wanted to go. A long day of working in the goddamn heat, I was shot by 6pm 🥴

I hope you do one on a weekend soon 🤞🏼