In the past two weeks, I’ve heard from eight students who have sold scripts and pitches. Despite the current health crisis, the industry is still very much open for business. But to sell a project, it’s got to be the right one. To help give your scripts the best possible chance of success, I’m offering…
When I was first starting out, I was extremely fortunate to have a producer take me under his wing and explain how to successfully navigate the writing game. He laid out all the specific steps I needed to take, plus all the critical mistakes to avoid. If not for his mentoring, I might very…
I’ve been getting a growing number of emails from folks with some free time, as they shelter in place, asking for some training exercises they can do to help improve their writing. So I decided to create some free training videos: Improving Your Writing Style. The Big Why? The Big What? How To Launch Your…
With the current explosion of original TV pilots being bought and produced, and the feature spec market finally starting to show signs of life, there’s never been a better time to jump into the writing game. In the past three years, 98 of my students have sold spec scripts, with dozens more getting staffed on…
What kinds of scripts are selling in the current marketplace? And what kinds of specific scripts are new writers using to launch careers?
Many writers can come up with great concepts and a solid enough story, but are forever held back from a career because their characters and dialogue aren’t strong enough. Other writers can create compelling characters, but forever come up short on the story front. What can writers do to solve this problem?
More than 99% of all spec scripts are rejected. Most of these scripts fail for the same reasons. What are the common mistakes these writers are making, and what can you do to avoid them?
According to agents and managers, the single biggest mistake aspiring writers make is following the story formulas. These paradigms might have kind of worked 10 years ago. But in the current marketplace, they are a sure fire way to be ignored. Why is that?
One script can absolutely change your life. But it’s got to be the right script. What specific kinds of scripts are launching careers in the current marketplace?
Writers know it’s not easy to launch and sustain a career. The odds aren’t necessarily stacked in your favor. But what exactly are your chances of making it? The answer might surprise you.