Story. Screenplay. Sale.
Loglines can predict failures. This week, I watched a movie where the writer had not adopted critical notes. The film failed. I’m not saying that it would have succeeded if he had heeded the advice. If only things were that simple. The draft I read could be summarised in a one sentence logline. Based on that logline, … Read more
Story & Structure :: See It Write It :: Screenplay Review – Origin Of A Species :: Pixar’s Mary Coleman Q&A Script Perfection :: Screenwriting Tips: Scenes Should Flow Smoothly :: Seven Ways Screenwriters Can be More Productive :: When is Your Script Ready? Pitching & Selling :: What Actually Goes in a Query Letter … 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
I thought I should give you a flavour of the competition, for when you’re feeling a bit down. Below is the copy of an actual query letter I received. (names and titles have been changed to protect the innocent) Perhaps after all you are not doing such a bad job selling your script. Karel FG … Read more