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…
Screenplay Synopsis Critique: Hollywood House
Reader Mike James sent in a synopsis and asked me what I thought of it. I thought it was a good chance to actually put some of the ideas I’m…
Are there any agents out there that will look at a treatment?
GJ Meyer said: I’m new to screenplays but I’ve been writing stories in the form of police investigations for 20 years. My audience has been the DA, defense attorneys and…
Do I need an entertainment attorney to represent my screenplay?
Getting an entertainment lawyer isn’t hard to do – just do a Google search for “entertainment lawyer” and look for a few in Beverly Hills and you’ll probably find a…
Getting Your Screenplay Proofread
I’ve started to receive a good number of emails from new writers with questions. I’ll be posting the email exchanges as I think other aspiring writers can benefit from them.…
Writing a synopsis for your screenplay
You’re going to need a short synopsis for your script. It should be a little less than 1 page long and clearly show your characters and story. You’re going to…
How To Submit Your Screenplay Query Letter To Agents
I’ve started to receive a good number of emails from new writers with questions. I’ll be posting the email exchanges as I think other aspiring writer’s can benefit from them.…
Syd Field’s Screenplay
Nearly 30 years after it was written Syd Field’s Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting; A step-by-step guide from concept to finished script is still considered a must read for all…