What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About?

What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About?

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Realistically, when should an aspiring screenwriter give up on their dream?

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Michael Jamin
Jun 03, 2025
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Pursuing a career as a screenwriter isn’t for the faint of heart. Even for the most talented of writers, it can take years to break in. They take classes, attend conferences and networking events, and write script after script with little to show for it.

So realistically, when should aspiring screenwriters finally give up on their dreams?

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