It's great to see Stage 32 grow so tremendously in members and success stories this past year. So are network requests. But before you click that button asking someone to join your network, take a minute to write your professional bio in your profile, to let the other person know who you are. Add a picture, too. It's all part of looking and being professional on this professional platform. I received 4 or 5 network requests recently with no bio and in some cases no picture. What comes to mind is The Who's old song "Whoooooo are you? Who, who, who, who?" And I don't accept. :( So please, add your bio and picture to your profile. Watch your connections grow and be more meaningful. That's what real networking is all about. Thank you!
Screenwriting : Network requests and missing bios by Martha Caprarotta
Network requests and missing bios
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Now if you are thinking who is this Martha person to tell me what to do. Google me “Craig D Griffiths”. You will see that my Stage32 profile is fairly high in the results. So when people google you what will they find. A blank profile and an icon?
If you are not ready to build a profile because you are unsure of your skills or are not even sure if writing is for you. That is great and amazing. Better than chasing something that isn’t for you. But you can’t expect people to accept your network requests.
One last point. Once your profile builds a little on here. You will get spammish type messages. Script consultants, people offering services to do a “cost report” on my scripts. Another reason for not accepting faceless requests.
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Here's a fabulous blog by Stage 32's Community Manager Karen "Kay" Ross with tips on how to write a bio. https://www.stage32.com/blog/Shape-Up-Your-Calling-Card-The-Importance-o...
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Your stage32 bio is a start.
Would love to see some of your writing samples. Can you attach Pdf' s to your profile
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Very true. I want to be able to put a face and story to the person I'm networking with.
Amen!
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Great advice.
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No bio, no pic, no accept. Also please read the bio of the person you are inviting and pay attention to it.
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Been screaming into the void about this for years now. So many people on here who want to turn pro but can't string a few sentences together about themselves. Who's going to believe in your writing talent if you can't even find the words to sell yourself?
The "comedy" bios, fake names, and weird pics are just a whole new set of red flags.
Put the effort in now. It's not going to get any easier. Just wait till your profile raises and you're having to fill out interviews every other day before you even start work. That's the life of a filmmaker who's moving up in the world. Publicists, agents, layers, and managers aren't going to eliminate this, only find more avenues that demand it.
If you don't think you're interesting or successful enough to warrant a good bio, think again. Industry members want to work with dynamic, interesting personalities. You're most likely fascinating to others if you see yourself for who you really are and you can absolutely break-in off the back of a great profile.
Preach, Martha!
It might be worth it to scroll down to the end of the bio and you might see an IMDb link. There are also some supertalented albeit shy people here ... clearly not me in either category now : )
Indeed. I could always use more feedback. :)
Exactly
Dan, I took a look at 'Tapestry".
I agree. Going to it...
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Great idea!
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I'm the same on all platforms, I don't look for people to follow unless it's some weird moon or something. It just isn't my bag. Oddly twitter is suggesting I follow a bunch of wrestlers lately. Now that's weird and hilarious at the same time.
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could not agree more! I have 15 requests in my queue that I will not accept because there is no bio.
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I always look to bulk up my bio (and usually accept most requests in good faith).