The Ankler

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Rob Long on the golden rules of creative decision making

This is Rob Long with Martini Shot for The Ankler.

A friend of mine was running an action adventure show not too long ago, and he heard what I think is the worst pitch ever from a writer who wanted a freelance episode.

Our heroes confront a shadowy nemesis.

That was it. That was the whole pitch.

Which is admirable, in a way. I mean, yes, I guess that would be an interesting episode, in that it describes every episode.

But if you’re on the other end of it, you kind of want more.  

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