Story. Screenplay. Sale.
To be a working screenwriter, one needs to write AND sell.
One of Celtx’s first three new “Learning Templates” is a tool pack for script development: “The Writer’s Development Kit”. I can highly recommend it, not only because of its ridiculously low price, but also because I wrote it.(*) There has been a lot of confusion about the terms logline, synopsis, and treatment so I try to shed some light on those as … Read more
Yesterday was about HOW TO. Today: How NOT TO. What follows might make you feel (a lot) better about your own query letters. If, however, either letter looks like yours, better start looking at the more positive aspects of your day job. The title “Query massage!” was taken from the original email’s subject. I doubt … Read more
There are two ways to pitch your scripts: in person, or via query letter. Learning to perfect the verbal pitch, though, only makes sense for writers who already have representation. For everyone else, I suggest learning pitching’s holy trinity. Let me explain: companies only schedule pitch meetings with A-listers who’ve had at least one box … Read more
Nine years ago I discovered I wanted to be a screenwriter. A few weeks ago I became one. That’s not true. I’ve been one for nine years, but a few weeks ago somebody else finally gave me an opportunity. Can you appreciate how weird that is? You spend nine years aiming at one goal and … Read more
Every screenwriter has a blockbuster story that is going to make them millions and catapult them in to the ‘A’ list in one fell swoop. Yet, how do you get your script to the right people? Steven Fernandez shares a few secrets to getting that story made. HOW THEY THINK Are you writing, or already … Read more