In the industry, December always brings the Black List (and other screenwriting lists), awards season, and a mix of possibility and exhaustion. We get to see important unproduced work spotlighted, along with the trends driving the market. Things slow down, as Hollywood essentially closes for business by November, so it's a great time to slow yourself down, too, and take stock of how the year went. This is a chance to learn from what you accomplished (or didn't) and set goals for January so you enter 2026 knowing exactly where you're going.Why Reflection MattersTaking this time to reflect on your accomplishments can help you see how much you've accomplished, even if it feels like you're ending the year behind your peers. Did you finish a script? Amazing. Most people don't even get that far. Be proud of yourself. Maybe you took out a script that you were really proud of... and it just didn't resonate with your current readers. That's okay. You still accomplished something. It might not just be the best thing for right now. Put it away, come back to it later. Maybe the zeitgeist isn't ready for it yet.Look at everything you did this year. How many scripts did you write? How many contests did you enter? What was your feedback? Did you take any meetings? What scripts did you finish? What were the patterns in your feedback? Did everyone love your pacing but feel like the dialogue was lacking? Did you pursue any opportunities? What were...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Yesterday