Moving to Los Angeles and preparing for the long haul
I get this sort of question quite frequently from people: “I’m moving to Los Angeles in a few months. Where should I live and what is a good job to…
Great blog post about how to make it as a screenwriter
I had jacquesnapier who I follow on Twitter recommend James Moran’s blog called the pen is mightier than the spork. Specifically he pointed me to this post: The Big Writing…
Good post about how to write query letters at Writer Unboxed
I try and read several other writing blogs. I saw this post earlier in the week: Help for a query hater While the author is not a screenwriter, her pitch…
Should I Have Specific Actors In Mind For My Script?
I got this question recently: “If I write my script with particular person/persons in mind, how do I say it in the query letter?” If you have a specific actor…
Who Do You Address Your Screenplay Query Letter To?
I got this question recently: “When submitting a query letter, should you send it to the company in general, should you send it to a specific representatives of the company…
Submitting Your Screenplay Via Email – How To Create A Catchy Subject Line
I got this question recently: “I’ve noticed that e-mail queries are becoming more accepted. When sending an agent an e-mail query, what should the subject line be? Should it say…
Screenplay Scam: Paying Producers, Agents or Managers Up Front Fees
I’ve gotten several emails recently that go something like this: “A production company wants to option my script and they are going to take it to some major studies but…
Writing A Screenplay Log Line
The first step to selling your screenplay is crafting a solid log line. If you have a really great log line it will open doors for you no matter what…
Get Your Query Letter Reviewed
Script Doctor Eric dropped me an email today. He’s having a query letter writing contest. If you are just starting out with your query letter this is a great way…
What Should The Query Letter Say When You Have No Screenplay Credits?
Mike said: Hi, Ashey! I have another question. This time, about query letters. The example you gave on your website shows someone with an experienced background in writing screenplays for…