From Dream to Screen workshop with Alan Denman
Alan Denman is having a workshop and he wanted me to pass along the information to my readers. I met Alan about a month ago. Inbetween his writing and directing…
Submitting your material to production companies
I got these questions recently: “I have 115 page completed, professional script that I want to pitch, however 1) should the query letter be on an entertainment lawyers letterhead, 2)…
Storming Sedalia on Kickstarter
I got an email recently from screenwriter Bob Wagner. He has set up a Kickstarter campaign to try and raise money to shoot his film. Bob saw my post The…
What does it mean when I get the comment “my screenplay was overwritten”?
I got this question recently: “An agent recently read my screenplay and gave me the comment: It’s overwritten. What does that mean?” Without actually seeing your screenplay it’s hard to…
How to option your screenplay using email and fax blasts
I recently optioned my baseball screenplay (co-written with Nathan Ives), The Unnatural, to Andrew Lauren Productions. You can read the announcement here: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/risky-business/squid-whale-producer-options-baseball-267184. A few people have asked me how…
Happy New Year and good luck in 2012
I just wanted to wish everyone who reads SellingYourScreenplay.com a happy new year. I’ve got some new things planned for Selling Your Screenplay in 2012 so stay tuned. Thanks for…
Shooting your screenplay yourself
I got this question recently: “You shot your own script Reunion yourself with the help of a Director. Is there any reason you did not continue shooting other scripts. I…
Script Doctor Eric’s $3 Screenwriting Contest
I got an email from Script Doctor Eric. He’s running a unique screenwriting contest. If you’re short on funds this is a good way to get some recognition. Here is…
Breaking into television by writing spec scripts based on an existing series
I got this question recently: “I wrote an episode for a television show I like, and have ideas for more. I’ve read your posts on TV writing, but they seem…
Email and fax blast service success rate
I got this question recently: “I am interested in using your script submission service. I have 2 questions. 1) I know this may be difficult to track but do you…