Doing free re-writers for a producer
I got this question recently: “What are your feelings if a producer really loves your script but wants you to do re-writes and a treatment for them before they option…
Writing a screenplay based on a book, comic, video game, or toy
I got this question recently: “I read through your post regarding writings which include myths, legends, etc. which I understand that those are fine since characters/stories like those are not…
Submitting an idea for a television show
I got this question recently: “Apparently, submitting a plain idea without any scripts is sometimes valid for television programming. Tell me if I’m wrong about this. Now, I don’t want…
Do I have to give away my surprise ending in my query letter?
I got this question recently: “I love to have a twisted ending. I want the reader/audience to sit at the end of the movie/screenplay with mouth on the floor, and…
Reading between the lines when a production company offers to read a re-written version of a screenplay
I had a screenwriter asking about his follow up with a production company. His email went something like this (I’ve edited his text a bit for brevity): “I submitted a…
Writing a spec screenplay sequel
I got this question recently: “I have had an idea for a movie sequel for some time, and I know there is some trepidation in the business to write a…
Specifically who should you address in your screenplay query letter?
I got this question recently: “When I’m perusing the The Hollywood Creative Directory (HCD) for production company employees to send query letters to, what types of job titles should I…
Getting an actor attached to your project
One of the most rewarding things about writing this blog is hearing from screenwriters who have started to implement some of the marketing strategies I outline in posts like How…
How can I attach a director to my screenplay?
I got this question recently: “Is it possible to obtain contacts of specific film directors? I might try to target specific directors. I want to make sure my script is…
Approaching actors with your script
I got this question recently: “My wife and I just recently started writing Horror screenplays, which we both enjoy. In August we are attending a Horror convention, where there will…