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Overwhelmed with doubt
Posted 08:06, Saturday 20 May 06.
Yesterday, my friend Nigel, devoured quite understandably by sheer anxiety, asked me why I tended to space out my entries. Studies, my good fellow, studies! In the last few months I had been neglecting them for the writing of a film script. Leading a carefree life, I played violon and danced like Lafontaine's cicada till I found myself constrained to resume my proper work. Work which was starting to pile up dangerously on my desk. I had no option but to catch up with the delay. I had to restart the engine which, I reckon, turned out to be a bit fussy at first. Now I seem to have reached a normal cruising speed. In cha' Allah!
As for the film script, I am still waiting for a response. The BBC Writersroom said I would have to wait up to four months. Three months and two weeks have passed so far. What conclusion should I draw? I am overwhelmed with doubt. They start with the first ten pages. They like it? They carry on with the reading. They don't like it? They send it back straight away, without any comment. Three months and two weeks. Would it mean that they found some merit in it, that it has some potential? I fear bitter disillusions.
Comment 1:
As we were discussing before, my friend, the path of the writer is a very difficult one. You have to put up with a lot of shit and no replies I think... I am one of your supporters of course, though I read only the WWII script. Have you tried to read Stephen King's "ON WRITING" book? It's nothing scary it's about his experiences before he became famous. He gives some good pointers about writing... BUT you shouldn't neglect your work therefore get a move and finish you thesis or whatever you are working on!! :) (I am sure that Christelle will back me up there)
Posted by Lox, 09:15, Saturday 20 May 06
Comment 2:
Have you sent your work (the writing) anywhere else? How about another TV station? There must be other avenues. Though I suspect they will all "take their time" :(
My suggestion is to cut down on the violin and dancing - well at least before 3 in the afternoon!! :) Notice I did't mention the wine!
Posted by Nigel, 10:08, Saturday 20 May 06
Comment 3:
Like Nigel says, there are other TV companies in the UK ( if thats the target for your screenplay), There are lots of small production companies that actually provide the content for the BBC, not much is actually 'The BBC' anymore its bought in stuff, paid for by the BBC but not actually produced by them, also the indies commission work for lots of channels rather than Aunty Beeb. Heres list I found on t'interweb, hope it helps.
http://www.zyra.org.uk/tvco.htm
Posted by Kev, 12:44, Sunday 21 May 06
Comment 4:
Sorry, if I sounded a bit preachy in that last post. You probably knew this already( about the production companies not I am preachy ;).
Also I like your notes entitled Grosse Merde. I think this sums up geometry for me too!
Posted by Kev, 12:46, Sunday 21 May 06
Comment 5:
Thank you all for your advices.
I need to think it over a little.
Kev, you don't sound preachy at all. You're always welcome.
Posted by Sheri, 16:08, Sunday 21 May 06