Log Line Tip – Give The Plot Not The Setup
I (try to) read a lot of screenwriting blogs. You should, too. I have nearly a dozen queued up in my RSS reader which I scan daily for interesting articles.…
Analyzing Screenplays: What to Do After Reading
This post was guest written by Script Quack. They offer professional script analysis and are currently giving readers of SellingYourScreenplay.com a special discount. Just enter the discount code “sellingyourscreenplay” (without…
Don’t Overlook Any Opportunities (How I Sold My First Screenplay)
The first screenplay I ever optioned and sold, Dish Dogs, was a direct result of me responding to an ad in one of the trade magazines like The Hollywood Reporter.…
The Script-a-thon: Call for Entries and Discount
The Script-a-thon, a screenwriting marathon and contest, is about to begin. It is run by some of the same folks that run Script Quack. In addition to the prizes you…
Turning Your Novel Into A Screenplay
One of the most common questions that I receive about screenwriting is from novelists who want to turn their novel into a screenplay. If that’s you, this article is for…
Don’t Forget to Write a Good Screenplay
While my site is all about marketing and selling your screenplay, you should most definitely not neglect the craft of screenwriting. The better your screenplay is, the easier it’s going…
How to Sell Your Screenplay (in a nutshell)
I believe that most screenwriting books, seminars, blogs and other screenwriting resources don’t spend nearly enough time on teaching people how to market their screenplays. SellingYourScreenplay.com tries to bridge that…
What to Expect From Your Query Letters
So now you’ve written a great log line for your script, crafted a professional query letter pitching your screenplay, built a database of agents, managers, and producers, and started to…
Sending Your Screenplay Query Letter to Your Database of Contacts
By now you should have a log line, query letter, and a database of industry contacts. In this article we’re going to tie everything together and start making some query…
Building a Database of Agents, Managers and Producers
At this stage I’m assuming you have a well written log line and a well written query letter. If not, please go back and write your log line and query…