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Getting an agent when you have an offer on the table

July 20, 2011

I got this question recently: “Regarding whether or not to get an agent…If I get a purchase or option offer from a producer isn’t it a good idea to contact a reputable agent – who will jump at the chance to represent me – to negotiate the contract?” The sad truth is that you’ll still [...]

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Submitting your script through an agent or manager

March 3, 2010

I got this question recently: “I have found through my years of sales that selling over the phone is one of my greatest attributes. I love it. I find myself getting uncontrollably excited over the chase of cold calling production companies! I turn it into a game just to see how many people I can [...]

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Does your agent get a commission when you found the deal?

May 21, 2009

A lot of the questions I get from fellow screenwriters are through Twitter.  If you don’t already use Twitter you should seriously think about joining.  It’s free and easy.  It’s a very simple way to network with likeminded people and doesn’t take a lot of time (if you use it correctly).  I typically log in [...]

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Am I only allowed one agent? Should I get one for both the U.S and Britain (where I’m based)?

May 14, 2009

I’ve never heard of a screenwriter having two agents – meaning different agents at different agencies.  Typically larger agencies have offices in different cities and countries so if you’re with a big agency you essentially have representation in different countries through their other offices. If I were you I would try and find a local [...]

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Are there any agents out there that will look at a treatment?

April 3, 2009

GJ Meyer said: I’m new to screenplays but I’ve been writing stories in the form of police investigations for 20 years. My audience has been the DA, defense attorneys and jurors. I’ve got a ton to learn about writing for commerce but I love it and I’m like a kid in a candy store right [...]

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Do I need an entertainment attorney to represent my screenplay?

April 1, 2009

Getting an entertainment lawyer isn’t hard to do – just do a Google search for “entertainment lawyer” and look for a few in Beverly Hills and you’ll probably find a few good ones.  You’ll want to ask them if they have experience with screenwriting option/purchase agreements.  Assuming the option/purchase agreement is pretty standard it will [...]

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How To Submit Your Screenplay Query Letter To Agents

March 23, 2009

I’ve started to receive a good number of emails from new writers with questions.  I’ll be posting the email exchanges as I think other aspiring writer’s can benefit from them.  If you have a question please let me know: info@sellingyourscreenplay.com (Note: Please keep in mind that this is an informal email exchange so please pardon [...]

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How do you get an agent for your screenplay? (And why you don’t need one!)

February 16, 2009

I get asked this question quite a bit and I see it asked on screenwriting forums often.  The short answer is this: In my experience if you don’t know how to get an agent you probably aren’t ready for one. Getting an agent isn’t the be-all-end-all in screenwriting.  I’ve optioned dozens of scripts and sold [...]

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