Screenwriting : Where do I go now? by Angie Baggett

If it were me, I'd pitch it. https://www.stage32.com/scriptservices/pitch-sessions

... Yes, I would pitch it at Stage32, but first I would create a shorter, crisp logline, it forces you to look for the really important elements in your logline. Use the logline service Stage 32 provides or go to www.logline.it

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If this is your only idea for the past 34 years, add another 5 to 7 years for studio corporate funding.

It took 30++ years to adapt "The Handmaid's Tale" to a tv series and that book is a best seller.

I like what you posted. You're starting with the comment about intellectual property. Producers love that... The logline is fine for conversation, but it could be shorter. And mentioning that you made quaterfinals in two contests is also good - it shows that the script is in the right direction.

I'm assuming that this is the same title by Cin Forshay-Lunsford. I think the descriptions about the book on Amazon are a lot more passionate about the impact that the book had on the readers back in the late 80's. You need to capture that in your comments and logline, because that is what will sell the script.

Hey Angie Baggett I am the Director of Script Services at Stage 32! I would be happy to help you get your project in the hands of people who can help advance the project! You can email me directly at j.mirch@stage32.com I am here to help!

Your belief and passion for this story is a good start! I would suggest creating a top-notch lookbook and start looking for producers or prodcos that might be interested in this type of story. Looking where, you say? Well, here on S32 to start, but also Twitter, LinkedIn, InkTip and Virtual Pitchfest. IMDbPro. It'll take work and time, but it's the only way.

I think it's a strong story concept and I agree with those who feel that you ought to tighten and crispin' your logline.

Angie, since you took the risk of optioning the novel you probably have a certain time limit to perform so I would try a few different things if I were you. I wrote two novels on assignment and in one case the producer lost her option and in another case the author tried to renegotiate when he discovered Warner Bros was going to finance the film. Anyway I did secure the rights to several novels since then. More recently I adapted two of them with Judy Norton that we are going to sell or try to find and executive producer and produce them ourselves that she will star in. If you can attach some talent to your script and create a pitch deck you might be able to sell it or produce it yourself. Just a thought. Anyway good luck with your project.