I have just finished my first screenplay. Four years in the making! Anyways I have done some research on trying to sell as a spec script and I was wondering if anyone had any advice or guidance. Also, would I copyright first before sending out scripts. If so where would I submit for proper copyrights?
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Sigh... You don't "go get" copyright. You already have it—a common misconception. Copyright protections are immediate, the moment you write a fixed work. What you are doing is registering a claim of c...
Expand commentSigh... You don't "go get" copyright. You already have it—a common misconception. Copyright protections are immediate, the moment you write a fixed work. What you are doing is registering a claim of copyright—the work is in your possession. Of course, all dated digital files, postings of work, printed work, etc, etc, etc, create evidence of "ownership" too. Ironically, the more you share your work the more evidence you create that it is indeed yours. Any lawyer will tell you that. Get the facts. No need for paranoia. Write. Create. ;)
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Thanks, Beth. Great info!
Shane, other things to consider, if you wish to sell your work, are sharing and pitching. You can certainly post your script on your S32 profile page for peer review. Or just post a logline—whatever y...
Expand commentShane, other things to consider, if you wish to sell your work, are sharing and pitching. You can certainly post your script on your S32 profile page for peer review. Or just post a logline—whatever you are comfortable sharing. There are other sites to post work: InkTip, SimplyScripts, Script Revolution, etc. Pitching is a whole other skill set. Under "Happy Writers" in the top menu bar, then click pitch sessions, see a link at the bottom of left side column. The link is a pdf of tips or typical expectations for both a written or verbal pitch. Certainly good information. Again, I concur with most in this thread... Get professional review, be prepared for rewrites, and keep writing! Finishing a screenplay is a huge accomplishment. Hold your head high! Now roll up those sleeves and start writing another! Good Luck! :)))
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It is all about transforming the idea into a story. Then attaining resources and ability is bring your screenplay to visual life. I am currently looking for such resources. Help is appreciated and will be awarded.
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if you like, just pay your $20 to WGA west to register and upload your screenplay to them (this does NOT make you a WGA member tho.. you are going to have to fork out a lot more dollars for that to ha...
Expand commentif you like, just pay your $20 to WGA west to register and upload your screenplay to them (this does NOT make you a WGA member tho.. you are going to have to fork out a lot more dollars for that to happen), , then file it with the library of congress for a small fee. you will feel better about copyright issues, altho some feel this is not needed. l;this will supposedly protect legally you from anybody "stealing your script", which very few, if anybody, really ever would do so. If you register with WGA west or such, DO NOT put the registration number on your cover page... it is THE hallmark of being branded with "gasp" the infamous "amateur " to do so... remember... copies of other writer's SPECIFIC in words work can be filed can be filed as copyright issues, as can T.M. issues as far as SPECIFIC NAMES as names go. but there is no law against having and writing about IDEAS... to include tribute derivative works. But I know nothing...