They always say “write what you know.” But often we hear aspiring writers say, “Eh, my life isn’t interesting. I’m an accountant,” or “I’m a plumber.” Uh, hello? OZARK? Accountant. A slightly elevated one, sure, but that’s where the writing part comes in. MIDNIGHT RUN, same thing. How about BREAKING BAD? A sad, milquetoast, high…
When seeking motivation for your next project, never forget that while movies and TV shows are entertainment, they can also be much more. They can spark conversations, expose corruption, they can speak to people and inspire and motivate them. If something you’ve written inspires water cooler chat at the office, you have done your job….
“Fealty” Screenwriter Joe Marino Caught the Eye of Schemers Entertainment We’re delighted to report that Joe Marino has signed with managers Gavin and David Binns from Schemers Entertainment as part of our Get Repped Now promotion. Marino’s Southern Gothic horror/thriller screenplay FEALTY was an intense, slow-burn page-turner, The script received a “consider” for both…
It’s been a tough year. The painfully long writers strike is finally over. But many months without income or scripts to hustle has left some reps feeling anxious and depressed. “Just hangin’ in, trying to be productive, can’t say I haven’t had some dark and weird days,” one of our managers told me. As the…
Sure, it can be depressing to get a “pass” on your script, or to not even make the quarterfinals in a contest. But oftentimes we are so wrapped up in the idea of “making it” that we ignore that these are important stepping stones on our path. Every pass is a learning lesson. Every script…
If you’ve landed an agent or manager, congratulations! You’re well on your way. But don’t think you can rest on your laurels and the jobs will just be rolling in. Sorry, we all wish it worked that way, but it doesn’t. Here is what you need to do to keep your career moving forward and…
…and How To Do It When You Don’t Know Anybody How do you get a foothold in this business when you don’t know anybody? You’ve probably heard that it’s not what you know but whom you know. Yup, that’s mostly true. You’ve probably been told that there are several “mafias” in this town coming from…
Summer is coming to a close and it’s time to leave the beach and get back to the computer to polish those scripts to shiny perfection. Starting today through September 5th, you’ll get 15% off any Coverage Ink analysis by using the code SCHOOL at checkout. If you have any questions, you can always reach…
Never send out material before it’s ready. We’ve all done it. We’re all eager to send out the new script we just finished because we’re excited and think it’s the bomb. Funny thing is, all writers suffer from the same tunnel vision. None of us have the ability to accurately see the quality – or…
You need new stuff to send out, and if you have representation, they require new stuff to send out. In fact, one of the best ways to lose the representation you worked so hard to gain is to not produce. Yes, sometimes it’s tempting to just rest on our laurels for a couple of weeks…