You know the drill. You grinded out that script. It’s got a killer premise, sharp dialogue, and a structure you could set your watch to. You paid for coverage, and it came back glowing. "Strongly recommend." "8/10." You send it out, your chest puffed out, ready for the bidding war.And then... crickets.You pace, you get a drink, you rub that lucky rabbit's foot. Still nada. Maybe even your rep sends it out, and no one is really engaging. Well, I got one of those calls yesterday, and the producer—a smart, straight-shooter—said something that hit me like a bullet: "Jason, you wrote a great script. But you didn’t write anyone’s favorite script."This truth is simple, but it's essential for me to grow as a writer, so I am sharing it here with you today. Let's dive in. What Does "A Great Script" Really Mean?When a producer or executive says your script is "great," they usually mean it hits all the measurable, objective benchmarks like: Pacing: It moves.Characters: They are distinct and serve the plot.Structure: The beats are there. The stakes escalate.Craft: The formatting is clean, the grammar is solid, the action lines are evocative.In short, it’s a Professional Piece of Work. It’s a B+. A Strong A-. It’s good enough to be produced. It’s not an embarrassment. It’s great.But it's not great enough for them to stake their career on it or to work really hard to put it together. That's because it's not their favorite script of the year. What...
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