Writing screenplays in our present time is challenging for a variety of reasons. There is more competition, lack of mentors, and less avid readers out there. In this episode, we cover what you should do as a screenplay writer when facing these challenges. In this episode, we talk about… Websites for screenwriting advice - The Black List and Wordplayer The cardinal sin of sending an unsolicited screenplay Making an effort to be better, more avid readers Advocating for your own material and overcoming the network effects  Why you need to be a person that people like The many reasons to love Fuji Film  Choosing a camera based on workflow integration and body ergonomics Switching from Twitter to Mastodon Memorable Quotes “If the screenplay is good enough, lock it in a drawer, and someone will come find it.” [2:09] “With every script, you have to decide…am I passionately trying to get this made? Or is this a spec to take me somewhere else?” [7:55] “With clarity of goal and purpose, steps after, start to become clearer.” [11:17] “Get in the arena and make the connections.” [24:23] Mentioned in the episode: The Black List Wordplayer Fujifilm X-T5 Mastodon Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/   Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool   Twitter  https://twitter.com/nofilmschool   YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Get your questions answered on the podcast by emailing editor@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices