Ep #145: The #1 Shift to Get Your Script on the Screen

Every screenwriter has been there.  There's that script of yours that you poured so much time and energy into - and now it's just quietly gathering dust on your hard drive.  If you find yourself wondering why your screenplay hasn’t made the leap from hopeful document to cinematic reality, this episode is for you.

In it, I dive deep into the real reason that script is still stuck on your hard drive (and spoiler: it’s not because you’re lazy, or don’t know the right people, or even that your script isn’t good enough).  After years of working with screenwriters and filmmakers (and reflecting on my own wild journey), I’ll share the #1 shift you need to make to finally get your work on the screen.

We’re talking about taking your power back and stopping those sneaky “energy leaks” that so many writers fall into. I open up about my own patterns - how there were moments I gave away my power, waiting for outside validation, confusing busyness with real progress, or believing I had to do it all on my own.   Sound familiar?  Trust me, you’re not alone.  I break down the three main ways writers give their power away and, most importantly, how you can gently reclaim it.

I also share stories from my own career of the times I truly decided, “This film is getting made, no matter what,” and how everything changed when I claimed that level of commitment as well as how things just floated along whenever I didn’t. You’ll hear how a simple mindset shift is truly the secret sauce, and why you can (and should) greenlight yourself, right now.

We wrap up with an invitation to take one small, powerful action as soon as you finish listening (no, it’s not another rewrite!).  Plus, I share details for my upcoming free three-day workshop, where I’ll walk you through, step-by-step, how to move from script-to-screen without giving your power away.

Whether you’re a seasoned screenwriter or just quietly dreaming, this episode is here to spark you back into action and remind you: your story deserves to be seen. Here’s to shifting your mindset, reclaiming your power, and finally making the movie only you can make.

Ready to get your script off your hard drive and onto the screen? Join me - it all starts with claiming your vision and calling back your power.

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