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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 8h

You just got fired. Now what? Want to chat one-on-one? Take a look at my coaching services: www.carolekirschner.com/coaching #EntertainmentIndustry #FilmIndustry #CareerAdvice #WritersNetwork #Filmmaking #Screenwriter #Screenwriting #WritingCommunity #WritersLife

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 14h

Conferences and film festivals concentrate serious writers in one place, which is most of their value. And if you can't afford to attend, following the event hashtag still works. Plenty of good connections have started with a reply to someone posting from a panel you wished you were in. #scriptsky

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Are you mid-level and not getting enough opportunities? 🤔 You may not know enough people. I coach writers who are ready to reach the next step in their career — are you one of them? Check out my services: www.carolekirschner.com/coaching #CareerAdvice #Filmmaking #Screenwriting #Scriptsky

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Tell someone when you finish a scene you're proud of. Share it with a friend, a partner, your writers group. Writers who keep that habit alive tend to have an easier time riding out the long, slow parts of this business. #scriptsky

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Voice doesn't have to mean autobiography. Plenty of writers with unusual backgrounds write about something else entirely, and it works, as long as their particular take on the world is visible from page one. The lens matters more than the material. #scriptsky

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Most of the best writers I know have a TON of imperfect, or even “bad,” early scripts in a drawer. You’re probably not the exception. Embrace that your first few scripts will probably suck, and focus on putting in the work, not making them perfect. #scriptsky

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Enrollment for “How to Pitch a TV Show that Sells” is officially closed and I can’t begin to tell you how I excited I am for this year's cohort! If you missed your chance to sign up, join my mailing list. You’ll be the first to know the next time I offer the course: www.carolekirschner.com/contact

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Enrollment Closes Tomorrow! How to Pitch a TV Show that Sells This course will take your pitches to the next level. Don’t miss it – you’ll have to wait until next year. Sign up now: www.carolekirschner.com/pitching-2026

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

My inbox has been flooded with questions about pitching, and a lot specifically about my course, How to Pitch a TV Show That Sells.

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I’ve seen downturns before and here’s what I know: work will come back. ✍️ The creatives who will come out ahead are the ones that make a clear plan for how to use this time. Want to chat one-on-one? Take a look at my coaching services: www.carolekirschner.com/coaching #Filmmaking #Screenwriting

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Never attach your script to a cold email. Offer to send it, and wait to be asked. Attaching it unrequested is a Hollywood faux pas. #scriptsky

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A great pitch starts with preparation. For Vincent, learning from someone who had really been there made all the difference. Ready to sign up for “How to Pitch a TV Show that Sells”? Click here: www.carolekirschner.com/pitching-2026 #Scriptsky

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Whether you're pitching a feature or TV show, the principles for delivering a killer pitch are the same. It's almost time for "How to Pitch a TV Show that Sells. Sign up here: www.carolekirschner.com/pitching-2026

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I wanted to share some feedback from past students... Enrollment closes in 3 days for my hit course, “How to Pitch A TV Show that Sells.” Learning how to deliver a killer pitch has changed the careers of many of my students. Now’s your chance to join them. www.carolekirschner.com/pitching-2026

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I just confirmed my final guest for my upcoming course, How to Pitch a TV Show that Sells, and I can’t tell you how excited I am. They are seriously going to blow your minds.

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Writers, we need to talk about failure. It's not evidence you don't belong—it's proof you're doing the necessary work of finding your voice. Every "failed" script is actually a step toward the work that will define your career. Keep going. #scriptsky

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Selling a killer pitch could change your entire career. I’ve had multiple students sell projects with the pitches they honed in my course. You could be next. Ready to pitch like a pro? Sign up for “How to Pitch a TV Show that Sells”: www.carolekirschner.com/pitching-2026 #Scriptsky

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I’ve been overwhelmed by the response to my pitching course this year. We’re going to have an incredible group of writers. We’ve only got a few seats left, but there’s still time.

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I don’t have a pitch I’m working on right now. Can I still take your course? 🤔 Sign up for “How to Pitch a TV Show that Sells”: www.carolekirschner.com/pitching-2026 #EntertainmentIndustry #FilmIndustry #CareerAdvice #WritersNetwork #Filmmaking #Screenwriter #Screenwriting #Pitching #Scriptsky

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Akela Cooper @akelacooper.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I’ve known @carolekirschner.bsky.social for 20 years & her advice and guidance has been instrumental in getting me to each of those next steps. To this day I still seek her advice with navigating this business b/c she’s got years of experience and knows her shit. If you need help this is for you

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Reps are always looking for writers who can pitch well. The earlier you build this skill, the better. Interested in my course, “How to Pitch a TV Show that Sells”? Sign up here: www.carolekirschner.com/pitching-2026 #CareerAdvice #WritersNetwork #Filmmaking #Screenwriter #Pitching #Scriptsky

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Even experienced writers who have sold projects in the past get a lot out of the course. “How to Pitch a TV Show that Sells” helped Nadine sell her new project with just a producer attached, in record time. Interested in learning more about the course? www.carolekirschner.com/pitching-2026

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I've sat through thousands of TV pitches. The worst one taught me more than all the good ones combined. Here's why. (Story time.) 🧵⤵️

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

In the past few years, four students from “How to Pitch a TV Show that Sells” have sold their pitches. They were all at different levels, but each of them used the skills they learned in the course to make it happen. Enrollment is open: www.carolekirschner.com/pitching-2026 #scriptsky

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Before the course, Frank always considered his pitching to be ‘okay’. But for him, that wasn’t good enough. So he decided to sign up for “How to Pitch a TV Show that Sells”. The class helped move both his projects and career forward. Sign up here: www.carolekirschner.com/pitching-2026

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

If you avoid talking to executives at events because it feels self-interested, I get it. But here's the thing — networking only feels gross when you're focused on what you can get. Flip it around. Get curious about what they're working on, what they're excited about. The pressure drops immediately.

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Sandy Ernest Allen @sandyernestallen.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

this is so correct.

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Feedback is an essential part of any writing process. It’s equally important in pitching. Interested in my course, “How to Pitch a TV Show that Sells”? Sign up here: www.carolekirschner.com/pitching-2026 #CareerAdvice #WritersNetwork #Filmmaking #Screenwriting #Pitching #Scriptsky

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

When you send out material that's solid but not spectacular, you're not just getting a "no" - you're sometimes closing doors with potential reps who won't circle back to someone whose work didn't excite them. If your work isn’t already blazing hot, don’t “shoot your shot,” just keep working.

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Even experienced writers struggle to master the art of pitching. For Janene Lin, “How to Pitch a TV Show that Sells” changed everything. The course gave her a rare opportunity— the ability to watch showrunners perform the pitches they sold. Sign up here: www.carolekirschner.com/pitching-2026

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Almost every writer who breaks in had 2-5 peer writers in their corner - people who wouldn't let them quit when rejections mounted, who gave feedback, who kept them sane. That support system is worth the effort it takes to build. It might be the most important investment you make in your career.

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Your pitch needs to feel like YOU. But what if the show you’re pitching has nothing to do with you? 🤔 Ready to pitch like a pro? Sign up for “How to Pitch a TV Show that Sells”: www.carolekirschner.com/pitching-2026 #EntertainmentIndustry #WritersNetwork #Filmmaking #Screenwriting #Pitching

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Spots are filling up fast for my 2026 pitching course. If you haven’t signed up and you’re still thinking about it, here's exactly what you get in "How to Pitch a TV Show that Sells."

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

That executive you met last week? They EXPECT to hear from you. It's not bothering them - it's literally part of the business. Just keep it brief (5 sentences max), genuine, and occasional. Your career will thank you. #scriptsky

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Have you ever wanted to be in the room where sales happen? I can help with that. Sign ups are open for my course, “How to Pitch a TV Show that Sells”: www.carolekirschner.com/pitching-2026 #EntertainmentIndustry #FilmIndustry #WritersNetwork #Filmmaking #Screenwriter #Screenwriting #Pitching

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Start developing your narrative now. Not a sales pitch - a story about who you are, what drives you, and why your perspective matters. Find the through-line in your experience. Understand what makes your perspective unique. It's a learnable skill, just like any other aspect of your craft.

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Thinking about signing up for “How to Pitch a TV Show that Sells”? Here's what you'll get... Enrollment is open now: www.carolekirschner.com/pitching-2026 #EntertainmentIndustry #FilmIndustry #CareerAdvice #WritersNetwork #Filmmaking #Screenwriter #Screenwriting #WritingCommunity #Pitching

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Your script can be brilliant and still not get read. One thing that helps: a high concept premise. Reps need to pitch the idea before anyone opens page one -- and if they can't make it sound exciting in a sentence or two, you're fighting uphill. #scriptsky

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Introverted writers unite! Lela knew she needed to get better at pitching, but what do you do when you can’t learn it from a book? There aren’t a lot of good options out there — that’s why I made my course “How to Pitch a TV Show that Sells.” Sign up here: www.carolekirschner.com/pitching-2026

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

"How do I make my pitch meeting memorable?" I get this question constantly. The answer isn't what people expect. 🧵⤵️

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The most resilient TV writers aren't just talented – they’re masters of bouncing back from setbacks and rejection. This isn’t self-indulgence – it’s what keeps you going when things are challenging. #scriptsky

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

As a development executive, I heard over 5,000 pitches. The ones that sold had 10 consistent elements that made executives take notice. ✍️ Enrollment is now open for my course, “How to Pitch a TV Show that Sells”: www.carolekirschner.com/pitching-2026 #Filmmaking #Screenwriting #Pitching

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

In a tighter market, showrunners are increasingly hiring writers they've already been in a room with — people who showed up, did great work, and were good to collaborate with. Every room you've ever been in isn't just a past credit. It's a live relationship that could become your next job.

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Why do so many writers struggle with pitching? 🤔 There’s one clear reason. If you're interested in signing up for my course, “How to Pitch a TV Show that Sells”, enrollment is open now: www.carolekirschner.com/pitching-2026 #EntertainmentIndustry #Filmmaking #Screenwriting #Scriptsky #Pitching

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Exciting news: I'm offering my course "How to Pitch a TV Show That Sells" again. Registration is open now! www.carolekirschner.com/pitching-2026

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I’m happy to announce: my most popular course, "How to Pitch a TV Show That Sells" is back and open for enrollment! www.carolekirschner.com/pitching-2026 #scriptsky

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Big announcement coming tomorrow! Check this space. Follow me to be sure you see the latest. #scriptsky

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

A few years ago I brought a network executive in to talk to the writers in my "How to Pitch a TV Show that Sells" online course. She was great: sharp, generous with her time, and full of actionable advice.

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

You don't need every person who reads your script to love it. You need one producer, one exec, one manager to feel genuinely excited. Safe work almost never generates that excitement. Bold work does. The math is on your side. #scriptsky

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