Thanks for reading Jeff! And truly - most I'...

2011-08-31T11:32:40.749-07:00

Thanks for reading Jeff!

And truly - most I've run into across the years it's the ongoing concern. The question of what is a "win" or not... It's a difficult game to play.

Elize, This post popped up in my google alerts an...

2011-08-25T13:27:28.562-07:00

Elize,

This post popped up in my google alerts and I'm glad I checked it out. You make some great points (and reiterate important ones that Felicia stated).

The definition of success in webseries is *very* relative, and if creators don't begin with their own definition and plan to achieve it, they often end up disappointed despite having undoubtedly accomplished many things. Just making a show and getting it out there is an accomplishment that should never be understated.

So far, only two web series have gone to TV and found success (Childrens' Hospital, Sanctuary). The rest have failed (jury is still out on Web Therapy). Other successful shows found success by doing something first (The Guild, Prom Queen, Lonelygirl15, The Bannen Way, Black Box TV, etc). Once that trail is blazed, the door closes for copycats and second comers. You can't say "I want my show to do what The Guild did" and expect it to work.

By planning your own success - whether it's industry or media attention, audience growth, sustainability, profitability, or getting to make a second season - you control your own path custom tailored to you and your show.

So Elize, what defined success for you? And where can I see your show?

-Jeff Koenig
Twitter: @Jeff_Koenig
Founder/CEO, OMFGeek http://omfgeek.com
Board Member, International Academy of Web Television http://iawtv.org

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