Good day Screenwriting community,
I am a new member and a first time television writer. I have completed an eight episode limited drama series — all scripts written, professionally packaged, and federally copyrighted.
I come from a non traditional background. Twenty year Air Force veteran. Business development executive. I did not go to film school. I did not come up through writers rooms. I wrote the story I was compelled to write and I wrote it completely.
Now I am navigating a world I am new to and I have some genuine questions for this community:
1. As a first time television writer without credits or a writers room background — what is the most realistic path to finding a TV literary manager?
2. Is it better to target TV literary managers specifically or start with production companies?
3. For those who have been through this process — what do you wish someone had told you before you started?
I am not here to promote my project. I am here to learn from people who have walked this road before me. Any honest advice is genuinely appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
Kenneth Moore Jr.
McDonough, Georgia
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Welcome Kenneth, and what a background to bring to this! A TV literary manager is honestly the move here because once you find the right one, they go to work for you so you don't have to figure out this whole maze alone. Stage 32 is already a great place to start making those connections!
Thank you Sam, I'm hoping I can draw enough interest that it will want to be read. I truly believe that when it's read the vision is clear and powerful enough for someone to want to move on it immediately. I't took me close to a year to write it and Season 2 is in the beginning stages.
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Hi Kenneth, I'm new here too and I'm looking for a pathway forward. Have you thought about submitting your pilot to the TV Drama Screenwriting Contest? It seemed like a good opportunity to me and the deadline is coming up. Good luck and let me know if you connect with anyone.
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Kenneth Alan Moore Jr Hi Kenneth, email the team at successstage32.com and let them know what you are looking for. I’m sure they will be able to help you.
Steve thank you and welcome to you as well. Please share the contest details when you get a chance. Every door worth trying. Good luck on your journey too.
Geoff thank you. I've already reached out to the team there and I'm looking forward to hearing back. I appreciate the guidance.
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Hey Kenneth Alan Moore Jr - thanks so much for your service. We're honored to have you here. Congrats on finishing up your series. Hope you hear back from the success team soon. Glad you're with us!
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Leonardo thank you so much for the warm welcome and for your kind words about my service. I appreciate the helpful links and I've already started navigating the platform. The community here has been incredibly welcoming. Looking forward to everything Stage 32 has to offer.
You are very welcome Kenneth Alan Moore Jr. Hope you have an amazing weekend and I’ll see you in the lounges!
Thank you Leonardo! You as well. Looking forward to being an active part of this community. See you in the lounges!