Logline Workshop: Keelah Smith and the Army of the Night
Luciana recently emailed me this logline and I thought it was a good one to share. Title: Keelah Smith and the Army of the Night Logline: New York teen Keelah…
How long does it take to sell a script
I got this question recently and I wanted to make sure that people who were thinking about getting involved with screenwriting didn’t have this same fantasy. Question: Is my, I…
Free seminar – What Happens to Your Screenplay or Project When It’s Submitted to a Studio?
Someone forwarded this information to me: The Hollywood Film Office and Edwards Skerbelis Entertainment present a FREE SEMINAR on WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR SCREENPLAY OR PROJECT WHEN IT’S SUBMITTED TO…
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…
How to create an original television series (breaking into television writing)
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…
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…
Logline Workshop: The Salt Bath
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…
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…