As a writer that is trying to get your scripts read for potential representation first simply be your own best agent, and be bold in sharing your work and ideas with others. Fearing exposure of your ideas and stories is counterproductive, and there’s enough electronic paths of communication to establish exposure of a project with someone soliciting it, or with whom you’re following up with after a conversation.
Our industry is a brain-trust, and there is definitely a collective consciousness that connects ideas and subjects between creatives, inspired independently, as we all search and conceptualize what is marketable for audiences. Just get professionals to know your work, what you create, and soon the opportunities will find their way to you. Pay for professional coverage so that you know your script(s) are in the best possible shape for reviewing.
Do your research on screenwriting competitions as well as festivals for screenwriters to submit to as ways to get your work seen. When more people know your work and your talent, it’s easier for an agent to send you out on the rounds. When you can deliver your own deal to an agent you’re considering to represent you, you’ll have overcome the catch-22 as a new writer.
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"Be your own best agent." 100% agree with that. No one will ever care about your work or your career more than you. Not even your mother.
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"be bold in sharing your work and ideas with others. Fearing exposure of your ideas and stories is counterproductive, and there’s enough electronic paths of communication to establish exposure of a project with someone soliciting it, or with whom you’re following up with after a conversation." - ABSOLUTELY! Great advice Tammy Hunt!
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Great advice as always, Tammy Hunt!
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I am trying to be mine :)) Thanksss Tammy Hunt for allowing us to remember that we are our best Agent :))
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That's actually quite bold. Then again, we all have to start somewhere. Thanks for sharing, Tammy!
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Great points, Tammy Hunt!
"Fearing exposure of your ideas and stories is counterproductive." That reminds me of something I've heard over and over: (paraphrase) "You can have the best script in the world, but if no one sees it, it'll never get made."
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Great advice Tammy Hunt . You can never know too many people in this industry. It's vital to be brave and stay present.
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A lesson learn
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Thank you for posting.
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Yes - I wouldn’t wait for them to come knocking…definitely not!!! it is better to get on with things.