| Writing a screenplay is very rewarding. Even if | | | | network with fellow screenwriters. You will be |
| nothing comes about from it you should still be | | | | able to meet other writers at writing classes, |
| proud of yourself. Getting one of your scripts | | | | online forums and at film festivals. It's always |
| made into a film can be one of the greatest | | | | good to make as many friends as possible in the |
| feelings any writer can have. Most writers that | | | | industry so they can recommend you to their |
| are writing for film and television have a | | | | agents. |
| screenwriting agent. Without one things can still | | | | 3. Contacting Producers Directly |
| happen, but you would need to have the right | | | | Producers are people that look for films and |
| connections yourself and a lot of luck. Getting a | | | | negotiate funding. Usually they will go straight to |
| screenwriting agent is easier than you think, you | | | | an agent but there is no harm in sending off a |
| just need to learn how to present yourself and | | | | script directly to them. If they like it then word |
| your script the right way. | | | | will get around and agents will start coming to |
| 1. Sending A Script To An Agent | | | | you. Building your reputation is very important in |
| A lot of agents will accept work in the post. | | | | the film and television business and a producers |
| Before you send out any script it is a very good | | | | word is very strong. You will be able to find |
| idea to get it proof read by a professional. A | | | | address's of film production companies online or in |
| professional script doctor will tell you if there is | | | | magazines. |
| anything wrong with the format, spellings and | | | | To really succeed and make a lot of money as a |
| structure. Assuming you have already done that | | | | screenwriter then I would say you will almost |
| and have sent off the script then start working | | | | certainly need a screenwriting agent. Once you |
| on something else. If you get a call back an agent | | | | have an agent and have built up your portfolio |
| will almost always request to see another script | | | | then work will come to you and you will be able |
| or treatment. Always make sure you have the | | | | to spend more time thinking about writing your |
| right contact details with your script (you will be | | | | next script than getting noticed. Joining a |
| surprised how many people forget this) and | | | | screenwriting website could help you drastically |
| enclose an SAE so the script can be sent back, | | | | build up contacts, especially if you have completed |
| sometimes if you are lucky you will get some | | | | course s from respected screenwriters. |
| feedback. | | | | Sometimes screenwriting agents even sign up to |
| 2. Networking With Other Screenwriters | | | | these websites to scope out the next big talent. |
| Another way to get your script to an agent is to | | | | |