Selling a screenplay pitch or treatment
I’ve never sold a screenplay treatment or pitch so I may not be the best person to ask about this. While I know this does happen it’s usually established writers…
Taking a Trip to Los Angeles to Jump Start Your Screenwriting Career
A got a few questions from two aspiring screenwriters a couple weeks ago who were planning a trip to Los Angeles. 1. What are some ways to arrange meetings before…
How can I prevent a producer or director from ruining my screenplay?
I got this question recently: “I have written a script which is my baby and I want to ensure that the producer and director don’t mess up my vision for…
Should I send a query letter to an agent or producer for a script that I haven’t written yet?
I’ve actually gotten this question a few times recently: “Should I send a query letter to an agent or producer for a script that I haven’t written yet?” This is…
How do you handle multiple writers in your query letter?
I got this question recently: “I have just completed my first script with another writer. We’re both unpublished writers, and I was wondering how you handle a query letter if…
Does your agent get a commission when you found the deal?
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…
Am I only allowed one agent? Should I get one for both the U.S and Britain (where I’m based)?
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…
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…
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…