Tim John of Think Hollywood recently shared ten tips that he’s learned over his years of pitching to Hollywood execs. His list begins:
1. BE CONFIDENT BUT NEVER COCKY.
Never be “Too smart for the room”. But don’t be self-effacing
either. Many “El Laysians” just don’t get irony.I once went to a meeting at Disney with a writing partner and
when we got there the main executive said “Great to meet
you. We’re looking for some funny writers” to which I replied,
self-effacingly, “Then you should meet the guys I play tennis
with, Dick Clement and Ian Lafrenais. They’re really funny.”Not only could the man not see that I was joking, but as I left the
meeting, his assistant took me aside, handed me a business
card and whispered “If you keep having self-esteem problems,
call this number. She’s my shrink and she’s really good”!2. NEVER GET COMPLACENT.
“Writer” is only one letter away from “Waiter.”
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