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…
Should I put my WGA registration number on my screenplay?
I’m always happy to answer questions so if you have a question about writing or selling your screenplay please let me know. No matter how basic or mundane you might…
How to hire a screenwriter to write your life story or great movie idea
I see people on job forums and bulletin boards like Craig’s List looking to hire a screenwriter to turn their life story or other “great” idea into a screenplay. If…
Getting your screenplay to producers and production companies
Update 2020/10/20: This article was written in 2010 so things have changed a bit since then. The basic strategy I lay out below can still be effective, although I lean…
How to write a professional query letter for your screenplay
Once you have a well-crafted log line, the next step is creating a professional query letter. We’re going to use this query letter in a variety of places but mainly…