Alex and Nick discuss the point of networking, why (aspiring) television writers should network, and how to do it when you don't know anyone or are socially anxious.

SHOWNOTES

Content

1 - Networking is about why you're meeting people, not who you should meet (00:25)

2 - Mixers and One-on-ones: the two ways you'll be networking (08:12)

3 - What to talk about and how to behave in a networking situation (12:22)

4 - Learn what you can offer them instead of what they can give you (19:50)

Takeaways and Resources (28:54)

Links

Ben Franklin Effect

Announcing your plans makes you less motivated to accomplish them

“When Intentions Go Public: Does Social Reality Widen the Intention-Behavior Gap?” (PDF)

Resources

Facebook

Make Your Contacts Count - Anne Baber & Lynne Waymon

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