E.C. Henry at 2010-02-20 18:14:20:

Thanks for sharing the journey of your writing life, Scott. It NEVER gets old. LOVE hearing success stories revolving arround script sales. :-)

- E.C. Henry

Kristiana at 2010-02-20 21:34:07:

Thank you for this post. The bottom line you mention is true, and I think it's something I needed to hear.

Jerry at 2010-02-21 01:13:30:

Great post.

Mahmoud at 2010-02-21 02:16:57:

What do you think Mr Scott about
Diablo Cody's Juno's which is a first time script and True Romance for QT which was also his first time script?

Is it talent? Or Luck? Or what?

Really Curious about your opinion.

Robert at 2010-02-21 10:16:11:

Wow, that reply was 10 times better than what I was expecting.

Bottom line: You'll get called up to the show when the scouts think you're ready. Good stuff :)

Thanks again for your insights!

Scott at 2010-02-21 12:11:00:

@Mahmoud: Clearly Cody and Tarantino have talent. More important in terms of those first scripts, they displayed a unique voice. That linked with strong high concepts, compelling characters, and interesting plots, you've got the makings of a strong script. But you take away their unique voice, especially evidenced in the dialogue of their characters, and I'm not sure either project sells.