Most writers think a pitch is just explaining their show clearly - walk through the characters, describe the plot, hope they like it. But a pitch isn't an explanation. It's performance, meaning, and identity wrapped into one moment.

In this episode, Nick and Steve explore what a pitch actually is beneath the surface: the emotional engine that gives it heat, the personal signature that makes it yours, and how your identity and presence shape the way the room receives your story. They discuss why pitching matters so much in the industry - it's not just about selling a show, it's how execs learn who you are in real time. And they tackle the question every writer asks: should I be pitching at my stage, or should I wait until I'm "ready"?

If you've ever walked out of a pitch thinking "I explained it well, why didn't they get it?" - this episode reveals what might have been missing. Part 2 (next week) will give you the practical toolkit: the structure, the language, and the craft that makes a pitch land.

Beyond The Script is where screenwriting philosophy meets career momentum. To get where you want to go as a writer, you need an eye outward and an ear inward. This episode will help you develop both.

Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org

Aiyo/ On My Way/ courtesy of Epidemic Sound