Chapter 4 Applications

DOI: 10.1201/9781003282235-5

Continuing your writing will make you a better writer, especially if you're getting feedback from people. Even when I was underemployed or unemployed, constantly writing on my own projects really helped me focus on what was important. It kept me going and understanding that even if I don't get everything I'm applying for, I can still keep working on my own projects and keep progressing. I definitely recommend always having a side project going when you’re trying to break into the industry.

—Evan Higgins, Senior Scriptwriter

So, you’ve done your homework, networked your sass off, checked all the job sites, and followed up every opportunity. Finally, you see a job post that sounds perfect. ...

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