46. Finding Success in Screenwriting: Kim Kressal on Craft, Community, and Perseverance

46. Finding Success in Screenwriting: Kim Kressal on Craft, Community, and Perseverance

Welcome back to Get Messy! I got to sit down with the amazing Kim Kressal—she’s a writer, director, teacher and all-around creative powerhouse. We get real about what it’s actually like to chase your artistic dreams (spoiler: it’s messy, but so worth it). Kim opens up about the ups and downs, the rejections, and how she’s learned to find her own voice and build a community that lifts her up. If you’ve ever felt stuck or wondered if you’re “doing it right,” this one’s for you.


00:00 Introducing: Kim Kressal!

00:56 Kim's Journey from Theater to TV Writing

02:13 Finding a New Path in TV Writing

04:27 Winning Pitch Fest and Its Impact

09:10 Moving to LA: A Leap of Faith

11:42 Navigating the Highs and Lows of a Creative Career

13:04 The Importance of Community and Support

17:12 Balancing Craft and Business in Writing

21:59 Producing Your Own Work: Challenges and Rewards

25:02 Overcoming Financial and Emotional Obstacles

29:41 Struggles with Valuing Creative Work

30:20 The Emotional Journey of Writing

32:11 Building and Nurturing Creative Communities

38:07 Challenges in the Entertainment Industry

44:51 Advice for Aspiring Writers

51:39 The Concept of Idea Lab

56:29 Embracing Messiness in Creativity




Key Takeaways

  1. Embracing the messiness of the creative journey leads to growth and unexpected opportunities.
  2. Building resilience is essential—rejection is part of the process, not a reflection of your worth.
  3. Community and collaboration fuel creativity and help sustain long-term passion.
  4. Authenticity in your work attracts the right opportunities and audiences.
  5. Success is personal—define it for yourself and celebrate every step forward.



✨RESOURCES✨

· Check out Kim’s Upcoming Classes

· Watch Jackrabbit Homestead

· Entertainment Community Fund



✨Connect with Kim Kressal✨

Explore Kim’s Website | @kkressal | @tvwritingfortheactor


✨Connect with Maddie✨

Explore Maddie’s Website | @maddiemcguirecoaching | @maddiemcguire4

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