Doing free re-writers for a producer
I got this question recently: “What are your feelings if a producer really loves your script but wants you to do re-writes and a treatment for them before they option…
National Student Film Association Announces Free Screenwriting Competition
I got an email from Franzi Florack at the National Student Film Association which is located in the UK and they are having a free contest for students in the…
Writing a screenplay based on a book, comic, video game, or toy
I got this question recently: “I read through your post regarding writings which include myths, legends, etc. which I understand that those are fine since characters/stories like those are not…
Submitting an idea for a television show
I got this question recently: “Apparently, submitting a plain idea without any scripts is sometimes valid for television programming. Tell me if I’m wrong about this. Now, I don’t want…
Do I have to give away my surprise ending in my query letter?
I got this question recently: “I love to have a twisted ending. I want the reader/audience to sit at the end of the movie/screenplay with mouth on the floor, and…
Reading between the lines when a production company offers to read a re-written version of a screenplay
I had a screenwriter asking about his follow up with a production company. His email went something like this (I’ve edited his text a bit for brevity): “I submitted a…
Writing a spec screenplay sequel
I got this question recently: “I have had an idea for a movie sequel for some time, and I know there is some trepidation in the business to write a…
Script Doctor Eric logline Friday contest
ScriptDoctorEric.com has a weekly log line contest every Friday. It’s simple to enter, free, and SellingYourScreenplay.com is sponsoring this weeks prize, a 1 year membership to our suite of profesional…
Do I need permission to use a song in my screenplay?
I got this question recently: “Can you tell me if I need a permission to use songs in my script? I would like to use a song while opening credits…
Specifically who should you address in your screenplay query letter?
I got this question recently: “When I’m perusing the The Hollywood Creative Directory (HCD) for production company employees to send query letters to, what types of job titles should I…