When you submit a feature or pilot to an agency, manager, or producer, that script will likely be covered — or read and rated by someone at that company. They’re scored on this scale: Pass, Low Consider or Consider with Reservations, Consider, Strong Consider, or Recommend – for both Script and for Writer. The vast…
One of our TikTok followers recently asked: “what does ‘out with’ mean? Example: “(x management company) is out with (x script).” Great question! When an agent or manager “takes out” or is “out with” a script or pilot, that means they are sending it out into the marketplace. Generally they’re hoping to sell it, although that…
Twenty years ago, Creative Screenwriting magazine published my article below. I thought it would be fun to revisit it and see what (if anything) has changed in the last two decades. So here’s the original piece, mostly intact. Things which are no longer relevant have been edited out, and I have added new commentary in…
As you probably know, the Get Repped Now 5/31 deadline is approaching fast! If your screenplay or pilot scores a “consider” or better for script, it will be elevated to our manager panel and hopefully open the door to representation. Want to know the #1 reason many writers don’t land that coveted “consider”? Pedestrian dialogue. We’ve…
But I’m the writer! Only I know what it looks like in my head. That’s why I need to put it all on the page. Every camera angle, every character movement. Right? HOW NOT TO SHOOT YOURSELF IN THE FOOT Part Five: DON’T ANNOY THE DIRECTOR (You can find Part One, Two, Three, and Four…
You’ve heard this buzzword — “Contained.” Everyone seems to be looking for it. But what the actual f@#k does that even mean? HOW NOT TO SHOOT YOURSELF IN THE FOOT Part Four: CONTAIN IT (You can find Part One, Two, and Three of this series right here here and here) Basically, this means:…
Of course, we all want a manager to fall in love with our script, sign us, and then sell the script and, overnight, we’re working writers. Unfortunately, that’s not the way this usually works. Getting a manager is only the first step. Now, settle in for the long haul. HOW NOT TO SHOOT YOURSELF IN THE…
Representatives want marketable scripts. It makes their jobs a lot easier. So, if you tell a rep that you’re only interested in writing period pieces set in medieval Europe, the meeting is probably not going to go well. HOW NOT TO SHOOT YOURSELF IN THE FOOT Part Two: WHAT THE F#$% IS MARKETABLE THESE…
Hey, folks! Happy Easter! We wanted to give everyone a quick Get Repped Now update. But first, our animator Mohammad Ali Sharifpour has done it again with our new Get Repped Now cartoon. Mohammad was key animator on To Your Last Death, and since then we’ve done 6 other animated projects with him. An amazing talent….
Yes! Get Repped Now is now live! If your screenplay or pilot scores a “consider” or better for script it will be elevated to our manager panel and open the door to representation for you. Once you walk through that door, there are several ways you can shoot yourself in the foot. Since we want you…