Ok, so you’ve racked up 100 or so freelance jokes on Leno or Letterman and now you’re ready for a shot at a staff position.
Not so fast…
If you’re serious about nabbing a staff position at a late night/variety show, you’re going to need REPRESENTATION.
Without a rep or an amazing contact, you ain’t getting in.
An agent will do wonders for your comedy TV writing career since most are well-connected to networks.
That’s the good news.
The bad news: getting an agent – especially at one of the major agencies – is like trying to get Megan Fox to notice you.
Impossible.
But possible.
Freelance writers who get 100 or so jokes on a show like Leno or SNL are a dime a dozen.
So you ask yourself…
How can YOU stand out from the crowd?
Agencies are ALWAYS looking for the next big thing.
If you can FIND A WAY to catch their attention, they’ll be on you like Lawrence Taylor on an underage hooker.
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Andrew Wisot is a freelance writer for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and an US Weekly Fashion Cop who’s “between jobs.” Andrew will blog for LOLs until he’s employed again or 50,000 miles, whichever one comes first.
Email: andrew@willblogforlols.com
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May 22, 2010 at 7:23 pm |
It’s a pity that Megan was dropped for Transformers 3. But I know she will do well with her next movie.