Hello everyone,
By day, I’ve been a digital marketing strategist for 25+ years, helping small and mid-sized businesses grow—with a strong focus on cash flow and business funding.
Evenings and weekends, I’ve been writing since I could spell and now focus on screenwriting in the thriller/mystery space. After years of studying, I’m now completing screenplays and preparing to actively market them.
I’m here to connect, learn, and contribute.
What are you working on?
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Catherine Saykaly thank you for introducing yourself. You have a great combination of skills. How have you been marketing your scripts or writing services and have you been seeing success?
@Kevin Thank you for asking. No, I've never worked on my own but have help others on their projects but it's been a while.
Usually I deal with business services so this will be a shift but I'm hope the transfer those skills.
How about yourself. Where are you in your journey?
Great question Catherine Saykaly I've come to the conclusion that I am developing too many projects and I need to focus on 1. I have written a couple of features, a few shorts and a pilot or two, constantly trying to figure out how to fund them, but I have recently done some reflection and realized, I really need to reign in my focus and just complete one project, instead of constantly adding more idea.
Hi Catherine Saykaly Welcome to Stage 32! Great to have you here. Your background in digital marketing and business strategy is such a powerful combination with screenwriting, especially in the thriller/mystery space where positioning and audience awareness can really elevate a project.
Love that you’re now completing scripts and getting ready to market them, that’s an exciting stage to be in. What’s your current project about?
Also, have you had a chance to check out any of our thriller or mystery-focused webinars yet? If not, here’s a great one to start with: How to Write the Perfect Plot Twist: Thriller Screenwriting Essentials. (https://www.stage32.com/education/products/how-to-write-the-perfect-plot...) You will gain a deep understanding of thriller essentials, including how to craft fresh and surprising plot twists that captivate your audience.
Looking forward to connecting and hearing more about your work! :)
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Wow, we have a lot in common. I'd love to connect with you!
Hey Catherine. Welcome! When you get a moment, be sure to upload a profile pic and fill out your bio. Doing both will help you tremendously with your networking and profile awareness on this platform. Look forward to seeing you around the community!