John Truby believes that focusing on details and character traits can lead to superficial characters. Melody Jackson, Ph.D. does, too. Go here to Learn what two questions you can ask to make sure you bake your character’s weakness and goal into your story.
I have just started a new series of posts called ASK SMART GIRL! Each week or so I will be answering some of the questions I get asked a lot! Today is the very FIRST ONE. The question for today is about how to get a literary agent for your script so then you can
When it comes to contests, you may have noticed that there are countless screenwriting contests or script competitions that promise a great deal about the difference they could make in your career if you enter them. The sheer number and variety of these contests can be overwhelming if you really start looking around. In this
Completing a screenplay is a huge accomplishment. Getting a Hollywood executive to read your script is another big accomplishment. The last thing you want to do is to blow your chances to get a “Recommend” from a reader by making any of these simple mistakes. The following ten mistakes annoy readers and immediately set the
So, you’ve finally finished your screenplay! Congratulations! This is an exciting time in your career, and you’re probably anxious to get it on the market and take the next step toward realizing your dream. But don’t make the same mistake I’ve seen too many screenwriters make, which is to market your screenplay before it’s ready.
When you take your screenplay idea to pitchfests, you may want to leave a one-sheet behind with film executives and talent agents you talk to. There are pros and cons to having them, but at least it will give the exec you pitch to have something physical in their hands to help remember you. A
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