Pitching a Story is a Lot Like Entering a Comedy Competition

This article is part of the Stage to Page series,  lessons in writing and life that I've learned from stand-up comedians.

Artists tend to hate competitions in general (except for the ones they chance to place in). The method for ranking often seems arbitrary, and fairly choosing just one winner out of tons of great talent is almost impossible. But, they make great credits, offer exposure and networking opportunities, and can give you important lessons for honing your skills, if you're willing ...