Never seen a #writing comp ask if writer has industry connex, is self-taught or wrote this while working/caring. It’s 100% relevant to ask “what are the conditions under which this work’s produced?” But BIG indicators of potential & ability to deliver under pressure. @writersguildgb.bsky.social - ThreadSky

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gillkirk.bsky.social • 52 days ago

Never seen a #writing comp ask if writer has industry connex, is self-taught or wrote this while working/caring.

It’s 100% relevant to ask “what are the conditions under which this work’s produced?”

But BIG indicators of potential & ability to deliver under pressure. @writersguildgb.bsky.social

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jclx1v.bsky.social•52 days ago

I often get the impression that those judging don't believe my Monitoring Form answers (some of which have been on applications) correlate with the work that I aspire to write and develop.

gillkirk.bsky.social•52 days ago

Can I ask, how you get that impression? Monitoring is usually kept separate from applications, isn’t it? (Equal access, etc) Just interested, so don’t feel obligated to divulge!

jclx1v.bsky.social•52 days ago

Some applications have asked about being Working Class etc. away from the Monitoring Forms. I tend to write about such anyway. Am aware it's an incredibly competitive and oversaturated market. But outside of Film and TV, I've had direct remarks of disbelief, because of how I write and talk.

gillkirk.bsky.social•52 days ago

The opposite of red trouser guys saying “bruv”, I guess? Says a lot about those saying it. @writersguildgb.bsky.social has a working class network if you’re interested/not already involved, btw.

jclx1v.bsky.social•52 days ago

😂 Thankyou for the recommendation. I truly appreciate it. ☺

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