As a screenwriter should you use a pseudonym?
I’ve gotten this question quite a bit recently: “should I use a pseudonym?” I can’t think of many good reasons to use a pseudonym. I suppose you could make a…
I’ve gotten this question quite a bit recently: “should I use a pseudonym?” I can’t think of many good reasons to use a pseudonym. I suppose you could make a…
I’ve gotten this question many times over the last couple of months: “I have a great idea for an original television series. How can I sell it to a television…
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…
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…
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…
Kenneth sent in this logline: THE SALT BATH is a noir thriller in which prodigal son Dexter Grey returns to Salt Lake City and reunites with his high school sweetheart…
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…
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 We’re both unpublished writers, and I was wondering how you handle a query letter if…
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…
If you read my blog you may have noticed comments by Script Doctor Eric. He offered to read one of my scripts and give me his “full service” script consultation.…