Are you a worried about having your screenplay idea stolen? So worried that you are scared to send your script to a screenwriting agency in case they take your screenplay and sell it without giving you a dime? If you are, don’t worry you’re not alone. And here’s the good news, this isn’t something you need to worry about. Why? …

I was catching up with one of my screenwriter friends the other day and she was talking about a new script that she’s working on. Well, as our conversation progressed my friend got round to talking about selling her script, so I though this might be a nice chance to talk about some of the most important things to consider …

Just two days ago world renowned crime writer Elmore Leonard passed away. It’s a sad day for those of us who loved his work and a sad day for the entertainment industry as a whole. Elmore Leonard started out writing Westerns and transitioned into crime, becoming one of the great crime writers of the century. Elmore Leonard was a prolific …

Here’s an interesting BBC article about the demand for stories on television. The message (from Kevin Spacey) is this: television has replaced books, where consumers would read for hours on end. Now consumers want to watch for hours on end. There is no better time to go into screenwriting as the medium is going to open up even more than …

If you’re asking this question, you’re probably thinking about the best place to send your script or screenplay once it’s finished. A couple of answers spring to mind here: a screenplay agent, a production company, a screenwriting agency, or a film studio. All of these answers are good, but some are more appropriate than others. Let’s take a look at …

In part 3 of this post, we talked about adapting another published work into a screenplay, screenwriting awards and accolades, and getting other prominent people involved in promoting your script. In this final post about writing a script that sells, I’d like to talk a little bit about promoting your script and choosing the right genre. Promote your Screenplay If …

In the previous post, How to Sell your Script Part 2, we talked about selling a script with an unappealing (less commercial) idea versus selling a screenplay with a great idea (more commercial) premise. Now, let’s look at some other ways to put the odds in your favor when attempting to sell your script. Adapt a Novel If your screenplay …

In my last post I spoke a little about what you need to do to sell your script. In this post, which is a follow up to my previous post, I’d like to go over this topic in a bit more detail, specifically some of the things you need to do to write a screenplay that sells. Now, there is …

You’ve finished your screenplay. It’s all written, polished and streamlined. You’re now ready to put it out into the big, bad world! Now, all you have to do is wait for your agent to take your script and shuttle it express-post to all the major power players in Hollywood. The Script That Won’t Sell Only, there’s one slight problem. Your …

At a recent Bafta and British Film Institute lecture series, Tony Gilroy, the screenwriter of the Bourne series, gave his top ten tips on how to write the next Hollywood blockbuster. In addition to writing the Bourne movies, Gilroy’s screenwriting credits include Armageddon, The Devil’s Advocate and the oscar nominated screenplay Michael Clayton. So here they are, Tony Gilroy’s top ten …