I've always been a bit of a clown, and life is a
public spectacle. But, I guess I can't answer
this truthfully until it happens.
SM:
[laughing] I can tell you're ready for the
tornado. What does your family think about all this?
DH:
My family thinks this is all pretty natural for
me. It's like, "well, of course."
SM:
Now for a few dry questions; How long were you a
member of the TV Writers Vault before getting the
proposal from the Production company?
DH:
About 5 days. The first 2 really didn't count
because I
posted my treatment on a Saturday.
SM:
Did you have multiple projects submitted?
DH:
I originally thought up a game show type format
that really didn't focus on me that much though my
other persona would have a role. I decided to
scrap the idea because that's really like a second
show idea once viewers know more about me.
SM:
In total, how many reviews did you receive from
Production Companies at the TV Writers Vault.
DH:
I got two reviews from production companies and
both put it under consideration a day after
reading it.
SM:
Once the request for contact with you was made by
the Producer, how long was it before you heard
from him? For those who haven’t experienced it,
what were those first conversations like?
DH:
Yeah, I got an email requesting to do a phone
interview with an executive about 2 days after the
request for contact. The conversation was real
easy going and laid back. The first lasted over
an hour and we just talked about my story. That's
when they said they wanted to work with me to
produce the show.
SM:
What advice or encouragement can you give to
others who have yet to break into the industry,
and feel they have original concepts and stories
that should be produced?
DH:
Put it on paper and put it on the TV Writers
Vault.
I'd just like to add that other
writers be positive and think about your project
as if you've already made the deal. Make that
feeling as real as possible in your head. Live in
gratitude for everything you have and will have.
Believe that the resources, people, places,
events and money are all in place right now, and
you are living your dream.
SM:
Anything else you’d care to share with others
about your experiences with us?
DH:
Well, you all are great. You made this process
easy.
SM:
Thanks again for using our service, and
congratulations on the great things you’re
accomplishing. Keep us up to speed!
DH:
Will do Scott. Thanks!
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