Selling Yourself As A Scriptwriter In Hollywood

AS A NEW SCREENWRITER, WHERE DO YOU START? Selling Yourself as a Scriptwriter in Hollywood is your most important resource as you begin your career as a professional screenwriter. LEARN THE HOLLYWOOD LITERARY MARKETPLACE New screenwriters need to learn the playing field before getting into the game. ABOVE ALL ELSE YOU MUST LOOK PROFESSIONAL This easy-to-read manual teaches new screenwriters state-of-the-art spec script format and selling techniques. LEARN PROFESSIONAL TRICKS-OF-THE-TRADE Many of the tools needed by new screenwriters are readily available—if you know where to find them. BE AWARE OF THE DOs AND THE DON’Ts No-nonsense warning of the common and not-so-common mistakes made by new screenwriters. GETTING YOUR SCREENPLAY KNOWN IN HOLLYWOOD After your screenplay is finished, learn how to uncover potential buyers and how to access reputable agents. A PRODUCER OR AGENT WANTS TO READ YOUR SCRIPT What should you send? What shouldn't you send? Learn how to create an effective submission package. SCREENWRITING CONTESTS & FELLOWSHIPS Are they useful? Which ones are best? There are some great opportunities offered by Hollywood’s major players. The Peterbrook Series

Provides advice for aspiring screenwriters on how to write scripts for television and motion pictures, including what topics are popular, how to rework scenes, and how to sell screenplays in Hollywood.

The Savvy Screenwriter demystifies the film industry and reveals what aspiring screenwriters really want and need to know. From finding and working with agents, to insights about story analysts and movie executives, to understanding option agreements, to providing samples for queries, synopses, treatments, loglines, and outlines, to pitching, Susan Kouguell knows what works and what doesn't, and gives practical advice on getting your screenplay sold.

Learn how to communicate through a memorable and passionate pitch that will make you and your story a winner. A terrific book for anyone interested in how showbiz works.

One of the most popular and useful books on screenwriting, now greatly expanded and completely updated. This edition includes a list of resources and contains approximately 100 new entries.

This handbook lets readers in on the rules of winning the game. Written by two veteran screenwriters, this is a complete guide to getting a screenplay seen, read, and sold.

Every writing project has one thing in common—they all start with a single sentence. Writers constantly struggle to answer this question: What is your story about? Finally, a guide by a leading Hollywood insider who actually knows the answer—and now she shows you how to do it yourself! Lane Shefter Bishop, CEO of Vast Entertainment, explains the key to selling your screenplay, novel, or script. This comprehensive guide to opening career doors is the first of its kind, highlighting the tips and techniques for making your story stand out. From tips on character development to hints on points to avoid, Bishop covers all your bases when selling your story.

How to find develop, pitch, and sell your ideas for films to the movie studios, from the man Sherry Lansing calls the best idea man in Hollywood. How to Sell Your Idea to Hollywood gets to the very heart of the script: the idea. A mere idea can land you fame, fortune and status. At the very least, it can be your way into the movie business. This book can show you just how powerful an idea can be in Hollywood. Ideas are not a dime a dozengreat ideas are one in a million. Even if you cannot write a script, you can definitely come up with an idea. Once you have an idea, you can use that idea as leverage to get yourself into the movie game. If your main goal is to be a screenwriter, you still need to start with a good idea, which can help you make a deal to write your script for a studio (or you might choose to just sell your idea or your story). Successful producer Robert Kosberg has never met anyone who didnt have an idea. And this book will help you to learn how to find ideas, create ideas and pitch them to the right people. Youll also learn what a high concept idea is and most importantly, how to get your ideas to the right people. Rememberyou control the rights to your own ideas and thats why ideas are so powerful. How to Sell Your Idea to Hollywood encourages people at all levels who are attempting to get their break in the business. It has everything you need to know to sell your ideas to the movies. If you never thought you had something to offer the movie businessyou do!