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How many times have you been told you have to move to LA to "make it" as a screenwriter? Well, brilliant writer and friend of the podcast Beatty Smith did just that, and lived to tell the tale. Join us for Part 1 of a very deep and informative chat following the ups and downs of Beatty's long and windy journey from Lancashire to Hollywood, to London (and back again).

Beatty gives us all sorts of practical insights into everything from making the decision to move, to how she paid her rent, whose couch she slept on and how her American VISA worked, as well as what good networking looks like and what point she finally started calling herself a writer. It's a vital chat for anyone even remotely considering life in LA (and it's just full of generally brilliant wisdom from a very exciting working writer too!)

If you want to follow Beatty's career, she's @beattysmith on Instagram. And as always, don't forget to send any thoughts, feelings or questions to theemergingpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com - you're not alone!

You can also find us all on Instagram:

Ben is @bmlrobins

Martin is @bananabreadfilm

Tray is @Trayepps

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Do you have an empty Instagram you don't know how to fill? Are you still grinding away on Twitter/X pretending it can still be saved? Social media isn't exactly the easiest thing to navigate as a writer, but luckily for us, co-host Ben is a bit of an expert.

So join us for a deep dive into all things social, the platforms that are worth being on (and the ones that really aren't), what and how often it's worth posting (if at all), and when it might be time to finally call it a day. We'll also look at professional websites and whether or not they're actually helpful for emerging writers, and the best ways to make yourself open and present for networking online.

As always, don't forget to send any thoughts, feelings or questions to theemergingpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com - you're not alone!

You can also find us all on Instagram:

Ben is @bmlrobins

Martin is @bananabreadfilm

Tray is @Trayepps

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Are you sick of staring at yet another screenwriting competition or scheme, wondering if it’s actually worth the entry fee (or the endless application questions)? Well join the club, buddy.

Do these programs really help emerging writers break into the industry, or are they just a giant lottery?

Join Tray, Martin and Ben as we share our blunt, honest thoughts on competitions, fellowships, schemes and retreats. We’ll chat about which ones actually seem to make a difference, whether they’re the best use of your time, and how to improve your chances if you do decide to apply. We'll also talk about our red flags, when to know you're looking at a scam, and whether anyone can ever *really* teach you how to write a screenplay.

If you’re unsure whether to throw your script into the ring or focus your energy elsewhere, this one’s for you.

And don't forget to send any thoughts, feelings or questions to theemergingpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com - you're not alone!

You can also find us all on Instagram:

Ben is @bmlrobins

Martin is @bananabreadfilm

Tray is @Trayepps

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A big hello/what's up/how's it going from Martin F. Wong, Tray Epps and Ben Robins, three emerging writers based in the UK, unpacking the uncensored realities of "making it" as a screenwriter in film and TV.

In our first episode, we're not only exploring who we are, but what it means to be "emerging" as a writer, and that immortal question of how we break in to a very closed-door industry. The everyday hustle of reaching out to agents and TV producers, entering competitions and schemes, and when we actually find time to write around our 9-5 "money jobs".

This is very much a safe space for writers and creators of all levels, to share, listen, learn (and often just complain) about our journeys as creatives in film and TV, so please do join us and send any thoughts, feelings or questions to theemergingpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com (maybe one day we'll have a Discord or something too, when there are enough of you...)

You can also find us all on Instagram:

Ben is @bmlrobins

Martin is @bananabreadfilm

Tray is @Trayepps

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