Peter Smith

Selling Yourself As a Scriptwriter in Hollywood: a 12-step Marketing Plan for New & Used Screenwriters Peter Smith

AS A NEW SCREENWRITER, WHERE DO YOU START?Selling Yourself as a Scriptwriter in Hollywoodis your most important resource as you beginyour career as a professional screenwriter. LEARN THE HOLLYWOOD LITERARY MARKETPLACENew 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-TRADEMany of the tools needed by new screenwriters are readily availableif you know where to find them. BE AWARE OF THE DOs AND THE DONTsNo-nonsense warning of the common and not-so-common mistakes made by new screenwriters. GETTING YOUR SCREENPLAY KNOWN IN HOLLYWOODAfter your screenplay is finished, learn how to uncover potential buyers and how to access reputable agents. A PRODUCER OR AGENT WANTS TO READ YOUR SCRIPTWhat should you send? What shouldn't you send? Learn how to create an effective submission package. SCREENWRITING CONTESTS s major players. The Peterbrook Series