#Where to sell your screenplay online how to#
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So how does a writer break in? Through the back door, writing the shoestring budget project. They are not opening the door to newer writers with original scripts. Hollywood Studios are NOT buying the spec for 7 FIGURES anymore. WRITING THE LOW-BUDGET, LIMITED LOCATION/CAST SCRIPT: This, by far, is the topic I’m MOST passionate about.

We will discuss how introductions and connections can be made with a simple retweet, friend request, and hashtag! They are used daily by some of the biggest (and most POWERFUL) names in Hollywood.

#Where to sell your screenplay online free#

MARKETING YOURSELF & YOUR SCRIPT: Why pay money for an expensive publicist when FREE publicity is at your fingertips? Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Periscope, and WordPress aren’t just for teenage girls with too much time on their hands. We will dissect some of Hollywood’s best loglines, and understand why they work(ed) brilliantly. If you can’t convey your story in once sentence, you DON’T truly understand your story. This is their ONLY way of filtering the garbage from the gold! Hollywood has a short attention span sell your script (and yourself) in one sentence, period.

Before a producer will even consider your work, they MUST know what your story is about. SELLING YOUR STORY IN ONE SENTENCE: Can’t sum up your script in 1 sentence (65 words or less)? I’m afraid you aren’t ready to sell your project.

#Where to sell your screenplay online how to#

We will discuss once and for all the tricks to writing a compelling QUERY LETTER, and how to shine during a high-intensity PITCH MEETING! Far too many writers simply rely on their script to open doors, but in reality, no one reads a script until they hear a pitch! Drop all your preconceived ideas on ‘pitching” at the door. HOW TO PITCH TO A PRODUCER: This, my friends, is the most underappreciated weapon in your arsenal. We will discuss the surprising amount of resources online (and festivals/events) available when searching for the right home for your script! HOW TO FIND A PRODUCER: There are hundreds upon thousands of industry producers (decision-makers) in the world looking to buy scripts! The struggle, for most screenwriters, is knowing where to find them. It’s a networking and informal education event that starts at 7-9pm at ThinkTV (110 S. It is free to members and $5 for all other guests. – WRITING THE LOW-BUDGET, LIMITED LOCATION/CAST SCRIPTįilm Connections meets the last Tuesday of the month. – SELLING YOUR SCRIPT WITHOUT AN AGENT/MANAGER Stuart will be our presenter and topics we will discuss: