Big fan Quote by Joe Robert Cole
![“Having gone through the [Marvel] writer program, I knew Black Panther was in the pipeline and I knew they were big fans of my writing. But I had to compete with the other writers who were put up for it - no one hands out jobs.” quote by Joe Robert Cole](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a89/joe-robert-cole-38246_big-fan_having-gone-through-the-marvel-writer-pr_381578.jpg)
“Having gone through the [Marvel] writer program, I knew Black Panther was in the pipeline and I knew they were big fans of my writing. But I had to compete with the other writers who were put up for it - no one hands out jobs.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Comic Book Writers Panel, Marvel Studios, 2015
He describes the competitive nature of breaking into major franchise writing, emphasizing that success requires persistence and standing out among peers.
In simple terms: Breaking into big writing jobs is tough and needs perseverance.
Key Takeaway
Persist and showcase unique voice.
Themes
career
competition
creativity
perseverance
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
advice
industry insight
When to use this quote
- screenwriting auditions
- pitch meetings
- career development
- team collaborations
Key Concepts
industry dynamics
networking
talent scouting
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate your work in a crowded field?
- What strategies help maintain motivation during intense competition?
A Different Perspective
Success also depends on timing and industry connections, not just talent.
![“This problem [of historical opportunities] compounds itself by limiting the number of people in the pipeline to attain the experience to do larger movies or get jobs so they can familiarize themselves with a studio head and get the opportunity to deliver and impress - or maybe direct a smaller…” quote by Joe Robert Cole](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/891/joe-robert-cole-38246_amount_this-problem-of-historical-opportunities_547337.jpg)
![“Being able to interact with [studio president] Kevin Feige and have him know who I am and know me as a person, and be able to then sit down and have a conversation about story with someone who's familiar and comfortable is invaluable.” quote by Joe Robert Cole](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e5f/joe-robert-cole-38246_able_being-able-to-interact-with-studio-presi_1735872.jpg)
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