I've had confidence in my pitching, from years of entertaining and leading seminars. But I'm still thrilled that - last night, driving home from the next city - the email dinger on my phone dinged, and there was Joey's message that my script, FAITHFUL, is requested. It has a strong female lead, and the agent who requested it, is the one woman I pitched. My wife and friends are thrilled, too. Now to give it one extra coat of polish, and send it along. I'm only an S32 member for three months, yet I declare (and so I feel) that you are my Community. And - to paraphrase GB Shaw - I'm here to do what I can for my community. So ask away.
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That's fantastic Eric! Great job buddy! Keep moving
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That's great news, Eric. Congratulations!
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Incredible well done! I once did an online pitch but was terrified! Any tips for keeping calm yet engaging?
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Yes, since you ask, Holly. 1. Who you're BEING is as important - maybe more, sometimes - than what words you're saying. If you "be" that you're no good, worthless, or less-than, or attached (not the same as 'committed') to an outcome - anywhere in your life, including here - that will sap your self-confidence. If who you're being is that you're great, adorable, rarin' to go, and ready to acknowledge the other person, that will strengthen your poise I always suggest people do The Landmark Forum. That's helped me tremendously, and helped my wife overcome "terminal shyness" to become a world-touring musical performer. 2. Practice your pitch out loud - maybe before a mirror - until you're enthusiastic hearing it. 3. Be sure that you regard the script you're pitching as truly a good one, and really "ready for prime time." 4. Before the pitch actually begins, take three deep breaths, while saying silently, "Breathing in, I calm myself; Breathing out, I smile."
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Awesome story, congratulations!
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Great advice! Being myself is something I struggle with in pitches and meetings, I'm a little bit of a snarky goofball and while I don't want to be unprofessional I'm learning that it's okay to let some of that shine through instead of being on my best behavior, which generally translates to nervousness and appearing like I have no sense of humor.
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Way to go Eric, may this only be the beginning. :-)
Exactly, Terri! The other trick is for us to be ourselves when we're writing, too - not trying to be a new Lucas, Black, Stallone, or Cody!
Boomer...from your fingertips to Buddha's mind!
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Congratulations, Eric! Good luck with the read!
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Thank you Emma. Everyone here is so kind and supportive! I love it.
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I did a big revision, based on one of the agent's notes. I spent 9 houris yesterday, writing and (with my eagle-eyed wife) proofing, and finally sent the script this morning, with a cover letter. Now to prepare the next script for pitching..
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Great job Eric
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Congratulations Eric !
Atta-Boy Anthony!!! Admirable work. Semper - Fi
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Congratulations!
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Congrats!!!
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Eric I am SO PROUD of you! I feel like I know you because I have been following all your posts on Stage 32 and we clicked right away! You are kind, supportive and so sweet to everyone! As I would like to endorse, people who bless others are due for a blessing themselves. I read Faithful and it blew me away! Your star is about to shine and we all get to sit back and watch! Keep doing what your doing, working hard and being yourself, then listen for the knocks on the door to your opportunities begin to open wide!!!! :)
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Thanks for the kind words, Dawn. It takes one to see one, y'know.
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hey, congrats!!! knock 'em dead!!
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That's my intention.