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When you’re a screenwriter living outside of Los Angeles, you’re going to need extra hustle in your step. But living in L.A. doesn’t always make breaking in easier—you need to separate yourself from every barista who has a screenplay to pimp.
Success is an illusion, with Hollywood being the ultimate palace of smoke and mirrors.
Even if you have an agent, you still need to be a self-promoter. Sure, maybe Aaron Sorkin doesn’t have to hustle anymore, but trust me, 99 percent of screenwriters inside the velvet ropes still do. The industry has its favorite handful of writers, and they aren’t going to open their tree fort to just anyone.
To set yourself apart, you need to hone your hustle.
