Happy Sunday, Creative Army!

Let’s kick things off with a huge shoutout to everyone who has already jumped into this month’s Introduce Yourself Weekend. Thousands of creatives from around the world are connecting, sharing their stories, and building relationships that will lead to collaborations, opportunities, and lifelong friendships.

If you haven’t yet made your introduction, you’ve still got time! Head over to the Introduce Yourself Lounge and say hello before the weekend wraps. Be bold. Introduce yourself. The next great opportunity could be one connection away.

This week, I want to spotlight an excellent Film Courage interview with screenwriter Collin Watts: The Mistake That Costs Screenwriters Future Work. Watts is a working writer who knows the hustle, it’s not just about writing one great script. It’s about having a slate. In this interview, he shares how many early screenwriters get stuck rewriting the same project instead of developing a range of ideas.

And he’s right. You will always be asked, “What else do you have?” General meetings, manager intros, producer conversations, they all want options. That means you need to stay in motion. Collin talks about having one script in the rewrite phase, one in development, and always thinking about the next idea. It’s about building momentum and sharpening your creative muscle. If you’re sitting on that one big idea, it’s time to get moving. Keep writing. Keep stretching. Keep building your slate.

Now, if you’re serious about taking the next step in your screenwriting career, I can’t recommend our Stage 32 Writer’s Room enough. It’s where creators come to grow their craft, pitch with confidence, get their scripts in front of real execs, and surround themselves with people who are just as driven. Every week we host live executive webcasts, pitch sessions, and Open Writing Assignments where Writer’s Room members can submit directly to decision-makers for free.

We also have member-led events like weekly Pitch Practice that are some of the most supportive and educational environments in the industry. If you want to hear more, check out this video!

And don’t miss this week’s blog from Stage 32 Community Manager, Kay Ross, about how powerful member-run events in the Writer’s Room have become (click here)!

What’s your current writing rhythm like? Are you developing one project or juggling a few? How do you keep your creative muscle strong? Let’s talk about it in the comments.

As always, here at Stage 32, we love to share stories and knowledge with our fellow film fans. Know someone who would love this content? Share it with them! You can keep up with all of our content by subscribing to the Stage 32 YouTube. For more inspirational, educational, and motivational content on all things entertainment industry, follow me on Instagram and X @rbwalksintoabar.

Wishing you a very happy, healthy, & creative Sunday.

Cheers,

RB

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