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…
Can your query letter synopsis be two pages?
I got this question recently: “Is it okay to include a two page synopsis with a query letter, or does this fall under the ‘Unsolicited Submissions Will Be Thrown in…
What’s the difference between a screenplay synopsis and a screenplay treatment
I got this question recently: “What is the difference between a screenplay treatment and screenplay synopsis?” Typically a treatment is a much longer and more detailed description of the screenplay…
A few small tips on writing query letters
I got these questions recently and thought it might be worth publishing my answers in case someone else had the same questions. While these little details may seem trite to…
Do you think it’s worth mentioning in my query letter that my script was a quarter finalist in a well known script competition?
I got this question recently: “Do you think it’s worth mentioning in my query letter that my script was a quarter finalist in a well known script competition?” Absolutely. Even…
Who owns the rights to old myths and legends?
I got this question recently: “I was wondering if you knew about legends/myths. If someone owns certain rights to old tales and legends.” Literary works are only copy right able…
The Scriptathon
Some writer friends of mine have organized the “Scriptathon.” It’s a thirty day script writing marathon. They’ve lined up some great judges and prizes. It’s only $25 to join in…
How long do you wait to hear from a producer who requested your screenplay?
I got this question recently: “How long do I wait to hear from a producer who requested my screenplay? At what point do I take the non-response as a pass?”…
Scam alert!
I get these sorts of questions quite often and while I’ve answered them before I thought it deserved to be repeated. “An agency had an ad on Craig’s List which…
How long should your screenplay synopsis be?
I got this question recently: “I was curious how often after writing a screenplay you get asked for a synopsis or a treatment? I know a synopsis is 1-3 pages.…