Hi, everyone!
I'm new to Stage 32 so please forgive me if this question has been posed previously.
Do you find virtual piches through Stage 32 have an edge over a written pitch? Do you feel the people on the receiving end prefer this method? Have their been success stories of writers getting repped by a written pitch?
Thanks so much for everyone's insight.
EM
I see. Thanks for your input. Derek. I appreciate it.
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Jason @ Stage 32 regularly post success by members. As for actual money paid to members from pitching, there are no public statements, and I dont expect members to say how much they received/didnt receive.
Thanks, Dan. That's good to know. I appreciate your comment.
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It shouldn't matter because they claim it is just for educational purposes. Success is probably about the same as calling or sending out query letters to producers or manager. I don't remember seeing any WGA Agents doing this.
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Hi, E. M. Watson. I've only used written pitches on Stage 32, but I think virtual pitches have an edge over written pitches because virtual pitching allows you to have more interaction (such as the exec/producer/director/etc. asking questions). I've heard about people having success with both forms of pitching.
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I think for several reasons written is better. First, you have as much time as you need to get it right. Second, the pitch is more likely to be studied with care as opposed to being heard and all kinds of variables that have nothing to do with the story coming into play. Third, you're a writer, and the pitch is a writing sample.
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I've had success with both written and virtual pitches in terms of getting the script requested, E.M. Watson.
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I prefer written pitches. However, if you do one, provide a succinct summary with a beginning, middle and end, briefly state your reason for writing the story (what it means to you) and tell the reader a little bit about you as an artist. And, squeeze it all into a maximum of two pages. Good luck.
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Excellent question. I'd love to know what percentage of 'requests' come from each approach. Would also be curious how many successes there have been made via this service. But, that may be asking for a bit too much data sharing!! Which I completely understand would be a hard 'no'!! But hey, it's a really cool resource to help writers understand and most of all, improve their pitching abilities. Lordy knows I am always looking for ways to improve and learn when it comes to all aspects of the end-to-end writing continuum!!
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Hey, everyone. My sincere apologies for the late reply. Working... I appreciate everyone's input on this and I value the time you took in providing your opinions. Think I'll give a written pitch a shot. That's where my comfort level is for now. Who knows? That may change! But thanks everyone. This community is so helpful.
You're welcome, E. M. Watson. Hope the pitch goes well!