Screenwriting : Decisions, decisions… by Rome Me-o

I have written many query letters and either been rejected or did not receive a response. It is frustrating, but you have to channel that frustration in to determination. Don't let rejection beat you down. Instead let it motivate you to try harder. Easier said than done I know, but the minute you let rejection defeat you, is the same minute you unwittingly retire from screenwriting.

Well put James.

Not necessarily terrible. She may have a first great script if she is an excellent writer, knows the rules, and is a bit lucky!

Rome Me-o, firstly congrats on completing your first script dude. Certainly don't be pushed into thinking it's terrible. A good way of marketing yourself to managers is to try and gain some supportive validation that you can use within your query. Competition wins, blacklist scores, coverage quotes etc.

I have to agree with Alle here (and well everywhere) I see so many people write their first script and think they should start getting that out. You don't become a great carpenter after you build your first shelf. same with writing. I wouldn't worry about looking for representation at this point. I'd enter some contests first and write some more.

These are all amazing responses. Alle, enjoyed your "sugar-free" response. The brutal reality of this business must always be factored. I welcome an environment that will challenge me creatively. Cj, thank you for your uplifting words! Thank you everybody!