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I wrote a 34-page guidebook for screenwriters looking for a literary manager. But if you don't want to read the whole thing, here are my Top 10 Tips from it: Tip #1: Before you are ready for a literary manager, you should have at least TWO solid scripts in your genre. Tip #2: Your portfolio should contain NO MORE than 5 screenplays. Tip #3: The best way to find a manager is through personal recommendations. This approach will beat querying every single time. Tip #4: Don't include the word "Query" in your email subject line. Talk about you or your project specifically. Tip #5: Your query email should contain a polite opening, a logline, and a bio. Don't attach any documents or lengthy summaries of your script. Tip #6: Don't include multiple loglines in a query. Pick the script you think is the best (or that this manager will like the best). Lead with that one. Tip #7: Don't include coverage or feedback from other people. Managers want to evaluate your idea for themselves. Tip #8: Be polite, but don't be too formal. Hollywood is an informal industry. You'll sound more experienced if you greet the manager by their first name. Tip #9: Personalize each email. NEVER CC or BCC a bunch of different agents/managers on the same email. Tip #10: We all talk to each other. If a manager gives you feedback or passes on your script, be courteous. If this is a pleasant experience for them, it could result in opportunities for you in the future. Don't burn bridges. *** If you found these tips helpful (or want to know more about the reasoning behind any of them), you can download the full version of my Querying Guidebook for yourself. Link in the comments below!

Many screenwriters are scared to tell the people in their lives that they also like to write. Even though it's scary and embarrassing, I urge you to put yourself out there and own your identity as a writer. You never know how they're going to respond! They might think it’s cool. They might one day have a connection that can help you. If making a big press release on social media is too big a step for you, try putting it out there little by little. Try it in a conversation with someone you love and trust. Try it with a stranger you know you'll never meet again. Embodying a screenwriter as your identity will feel very empowering! And that will take you one step closer to your goals. *** Personal connections are the best way to get your work in front of agents and managers, but you can also try cold querying! For a complete guide on how to query properly, check out the FREE Guidebook I wrote. Link in the comments below.

I have a great story on my mind actually quite a few, but unable to put them on paper, hence any form of guidence or tips for beginners from storytellers, scriptwriters are welcome.🙏🏻🙂 #opentolearning

Writer's Block - In today's time when deadlines are crazy and competition is sky rocketing Writer's block is a nightmare for every writer . Each writer has a different strategy or a way to come out of writer block but sometimes we writers get frustrated and couldn't find a way to come out of the writer's block . Taking a break is a good way to deal with writer's block and if you feel guilty about taking breaks when the deadline is approaching you can try watching these movies to overcome the writer's block.. These movies are not just going to help you overcome the block but help you in writing with a fresh mind .. Here is list of my top 5 movies to overcome the block Adaptation (2002) Midnight in Paris (2011) The Wonderboys (2000) Misery (1990) (Prime Video) Capote (2005) (Prime Video) Adaptation directed by Spike Jonze and written by Charlie Kauffman is my one of the all time favorite . #Writerslife #WritingTips #Movies #Writersblock #WritingCommunity #Movies

My video script racked up 60K+ views & 2K+ Likes in just 24 hours. (Here's how) My #videoscripts often manage to pull in minimium of 100K views with ease. But, this script exceeded the 50K views within a single day & it is on track to hit 1 million views within a week or two. All thanks to my knack for #storytelling that makes into every scripts. #scriptwriters #scriptwriting

🔥 Screenwriting Advice: How to Write An Opening Page That Hooks The Reader Hey everyone, here is a little blog post that gives some advice on writing an opening page that engages readers, especially if you’re looking to impress competition judges or producers who tend to skim through scripts and only read what grabs their attention. Give it a read and feel free to comment your own advice! #screenwriting #screenplay #scriptwriting

Writer's Block 101 for a Screenwriter: That blank page. Nothing to say. What to do? Have a writer's block file that's filled with ideas! - Use whatever platform (Notion, Medium draft, One Note, etc) - Find news headlines that interest you - Copy and paste the headlines in the writer's block file with your platform - Pick a headline, start writing w/ no judgment You need ideas to unblock the black doom of writer's block. What if you don't have a file? - Find news headlines right now and use it as a story idea to write about If you don't want to do that, then go somewhere else rather than the white page to wrestle and jam on ideas. Go read!

A screenwriter tip to 10x your writing: 99% of people overlook this part. No, it's not about writing consistently. It's about condensing. Screenwriters write 120–200-page screenplays. Full feature length movies. But they're forced to condense their movie. Into 1 sentence called Loglines. It forces them to take a movie's themes and put it into a few words. Here's how you can do it: • Take your post • Reduce it to 1 sentence The best info bubbles to the top. It's good to post daily. But don't forget about refinement. PS: Do you agree? (Y/N)

Scriptwriters: I write your lines. You ignore what I write. The video is trash because of you pretending to know better than me. I get blamed for video being trash. The process repeats itself till eternity. #corporatehumour #scripwriter #videoproducers