A. Ma: Author, director and screenwriter in Los Angeles, California.

Kimberly Ruzich
Is a Degree worth it?

I am thinking about pursuing an online degree in Screenwriting. I have numerous books, but go through fits and starts, feeling very lost going from Accounting to this very hard art. I never know if I am doing it right. Do those who have a degree in Screenwriting (MFA) find it to have been beneficial? Pros and Cons? TIA

Jody Ellis

I would say write and finish a screenplay, get some feedback on it and then decide what direction you want to take insofar as pursuing a degree, etc. I don't think you're going to fully comprehend what writing a screenplay involves until you actually sit down and do it.

Kimberly Ruzich

Dan, I already have 5 unicorns...it's the Pegasus I'm still missing for my collection....

Drake Jackson

The debate on whether a degree is worth pursuing. The insights shared by fellow screenwriters shed light on the various paths one can take in the world of storytelling. As I consider my own educationa...

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Marlene Rhein

Hi Alan. Please check out the trailer for my latest dark comedy. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-so-so-you-don-t-know-web-series-l......

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A. Ma

looks great

Michele Gianelli

Thanks for connecting Alan-Ma. Cheers!

Roberta Griffin

Hello Alan, thank you for the connect. Have a wonderful day. :-)

A. Ma

Beautiful Roberta, thank you for connecting as well, make this week great like always!!

Julie Campbell

Hi Alan, nice to meet you via State 32, thank you for the invite, have a great day! Sincerely, Julie - Producer - Austin, TX

A. Ma

Dear Julie wonderful to connect with you. I wish you a great week

Robin Jarrett

Thanks Alan!

A. Ma

Thank you Robin!!

Celeste Jones

Hi Alan! Appreciate you reaching out. What projects have you got going on?

A. Ma

Dear Celeste right now doing Independent films in L.A and Journalism as well.

Jeannette Cormier

Thanks for reaching out, Alan. Great to have you in my network!

A. Ma

Thank you Jeannette!! all the best for your projects

Dianne Greenlay

Hiya! Thanks for the invite to connect!

A. Ma

Dianne, my pleasure!! Thank you!!

Premila Kumar

A very Goodmorning to you and thank you for adding me to the network.

A. Ma

Premila, Thank you for the connection!! great week for you!!

Gary A. Piazza

Nice to meet you, Alan. Here's to great success!

A. Ma

Thank you Gary, all the best!!

Helena Clarke

Hello Alan , thanks for connecting

A. Ma

Helena, my pleasure to meet you! all the best for the projects to come.

Suzanne Birrell

Thanks for connecting. Perhaps we'll work together some time.

A. Ma

Suzanne, wonderful to connect, I’m sure great project will turn our pages together in the future.

Allison McCulloch

Thanks for RSVPing to the Social Network Exchange, Alan! Look forward to seeing you there. Message me with any questions.

A. Ma

Allison i couldn't made it, I'm sure it was a wonderful evening, let me know about the next one.

Deborah Liss

Hi Alan-Ma! Thanks for the connection. Have a great one.

A. Ma

Deborah, my pleasure to networking with you!! have a great weekend as well!! cheers

Joanie Kilpatrick

Thankx for the add Alan...

A. Ma

Joanie, wonderful to connect with you!! Keep up the good work!!

Deborah Liss

Hi Alan! Nice to meet you and thanks to connecting.

Allison McCulloch

Thanks for RSVPing for the Social Media Exchange, Alan-Ma! Will see you there.

Marina Origlia Calleja

Hi Alan, Nice to meet you here..

A. Ma

Marina, wonderful to meet you here too!!

Marina Origlia Calleja

Thank you Alan..

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