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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Thanks, Myles! I always choose the people with passion who do the hard work and that's you! I want you to represent me! You have a bright career ahead.

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

I love new enthusiastic people who will help bring change!

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

#WGA members: I endorse Myles Warden @reallymighty.bsky.social for Board member! As a new writer, Myles already has done so much for fellow writers -- Strike Captain, Lot Coordinator, multiple committees. We need passionate people to fight for us! Vote MYLES WARDEN! elections.wga.org/2025/myles-w...

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

I love this, Eric! 40 years -- but you really did it!

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

The prods pitched "Married W/ Children" as anti-Cosby. Opposite of the "perfect family." A live action cartoon, knowing it wasn't real & ridiculous. An angry "housewife" organized a boycott against the show. The publicity brought new viewers to Fox & MWC was a hit. The prods sent woman flowers.

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

#Newbie wrote script, got name actors, a manager &... project languished. Then BOOM! Manager got experienced producer w/ access to financing. Dream coming true & newbie? Imposter syndrome! Very normal feelings. Remember, all these people aren't attracted to a bad script. You're ready!

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

It's frustrating to write a script about an unusual topic to find another movie coming out, same topic. Just saw, "The Penguin Lessons" and loved it. Also this year: "My Penguin Friend." Also a gem. There were 2 Columbus movies in one year. Sometimes there's room for both! So keep writing yours!

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

What gives #newbies courage to query reps? For 1 newbie, it's the writers' group I put him in. I knew it'd take him to the next level: "The people I'm with give me incredible advice & help me hone my skills. Hard balancing 2 jobs, but weekly groups holds me to be accountable & improve."

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

I just hope they come back to romance at the later age, rather than deny themselves a truly human experience.

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Thanks for linking more about our wonderful library! Quite a few new writers have already stopped in, having no idea that as non WGA members, they, too, have access. Interesting to read why scripts must be read there, too!

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

It's really good to be able to see first hand cultural changes and understand what's going on. You explain it well. The rest of us are surprised!

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

I think you're on trend because you know there's a shift in focus. I'm sure they'll be looking for those kinds of stories.

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Reading Gen Z (perhaps oversimplifying) doesn't believe in love. Doesn't exist. Prefer "situationships" - non exclusive, focusing on themselves & friendships. Future of Rom Coms? Maybe like love song hitmaker Diane Warren who says she's never been in love. Stories are passion!

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

I'm honest. I often post about the terrible changes. But it doesn't help for me to harp on negativity. I hope recent success stories inspire others to copy. I understand the feeling you're training your replacement. Bitterness costs. The person who is bitter & the discouraged recipient.

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

I've pushed people who need a little encouragement. Sometimes families hold them back, lack of money, fear...Yes, they have to have the passion without me. But believing in people can make all the difference in the world.

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

#newbies EP/writer of a classic big hit show wrote to me: "You're encouraging writers. Is that a good idea? It’s a tough game." And "I believe in discouraging writers." He also called me foolish bec it's hard now. DON'T listen to bitter people! Veteran writers must pass the touch, not be jealous!

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Yesterday I passed along the WGA Foundation library of 45K scripts is open to the public (thanks, Diamond Allen). MORE good news. The Academy of Motion Pictures Library has tons more scripts you can read! Open to the public too! Thanks, JAngelSierra. BOTH need appointments first.

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

#Newbies Did you know you can make an app't at WGA Library & read scripts? TV & Film! 45K produced scripts. Current & Vintage. Video game scripts. Sit for hours lost in this magical creative world or work on your own future script perhaps 1 day to be enshrined. Online search for scripts too!

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

You're welcome! I love creators who make it happen.

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

I love what you're doing. I just looked at your website. Wonderful!

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

True, it just keeps going and going like it should.

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

#newbies Younger writer wants lunch date w/ me to hear what it was like to work on iconic shows. Yrs ago, I randomly met a guy whose Mom was Lucille Kallen, only woman in that famous 1950's writers' room (Caesar) depicted in films/plays. I regret not asking to meet her! Ask Qs of those who came be4.

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Yay Anora! Best pic! $6mil INDIE. Loved it. Filmmaker Sean Baker: See films in THEATERS! 1000 closed during Pandemic. Take kids. Create movie lovers. Make films for BIG screen. It's a communal experience that's disappearing. Oh, & Adrian Brody wins for longest self-indulgence. #Oscars

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

He doesn't know Tariffs cause inflation & to cool the economy they raise interest rates. Can't say I knew all that, just had a feeling everything he said was wrong. He was an engineer for GE & said they used "clean coal" & there was so many cleansers. I'm sure that wasn't voluntary w/o laws by Dems

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

The salesman found out I wrote for TV & so excited, wrote down my episodes for L &S/MWC for his wife. THEN he talked politics. Nooo! "Tariffs lower interest rates, coal burns clean, no climate change." UH OH. Do I stay quiet & risk the great deal I just made? If you know me, you know what I did.

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

You always have great resources, Patrick! TY!

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

#newbie had trouble finding a book editor. Found one for $65hr to edit, $95hr for "coaching". No idea how long it will take. Newbie says she worked hard, wants it published, willing to pay. Not even ballpark $! Giving someone carte blanche to your $ makes no sense to me. Beware of open ended deals.

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

I'm replacing a doctor who retired. So I guess I have to do what you did. Like it's some sort of job to keep calling!

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Wow! That's unbelievable - a year and a half! The conglomerates have taken over. There aren't any independent doctors anymore.

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

A Doctor's office gave me an appointment in JUNE. "But I need an appt now!" Sec: "You can call and say, "I have an appointment and want to know if there are any cancellations." ME: "Okay. I have an appointment and want to know if there are any cancellations." At least she laughed.

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

#newbies Always love writers' break in stories. Friend w/ no $, sat in on UCLA writing classes. She told prof she wouldn't hand in scripts, just listen. He read her work anyway. Gave it to prod pal who hired her as a staff writer. Hit show. Nice to find person who champions you!

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

My friend was 1/2 of a VERY successful team. His partner dumped him for lack of contribution.THEN writer got a big dev deal for major TV co. Again, writers' block! ZERO work. I recc'd a therapist specializing in Writers' issues.Therapy worked! Because he committed to change. Sometimes you need help!

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

He was so excited, he wanted to let me know. He's really been working hard and short is shooting in another week. And then this. So I hope his story inspires others.

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Careers can get jump-started in odd ways. #Newbie felt stuck. Decided to produce a short with a well-known character actor he knew. Next, cold-called a great agent to ask about another actor. He took the call. He & agent CLICKED. Agent signed HIM! In tough market. Rewarded for trying something new.

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

True, South Park was much rougher, but allowed in a cartoon. I haven't seen The Boys.

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

I love this! I loved writing jerks because in the end they look foolish. We forgive their ignorance. Like Archie Bunker. Everything is so mild now -- I can't think of an outrageous character or a stand out funny actor.

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

In the very last season I pitched them a story where Bud wakes up in Vegas wearing a wedding ring and has a high heel shoe. Al, being a shoe salesman says he can find her bec he knows everything about her from her shoe. They bought it. Then Ed O'Neil said no, not another Vegas story. It was killed!

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Cindy Begel @cindybegel.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Other countries remade it with different actors using basically the same scripts. I get residuals from I think Mexico. But I don't think you can ever really go back. I've never liked a remake or sequel.

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