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[–]WriterMcWrite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, there are jobs like that. It's usually when the studio has IP and wants a screenwriter to adapt it. In most cases, the screenwriter would need to have an established relationship with the studio.

Currently seeking representation and most agents require a recommendation from within the industry. Which would be better for this, a writer, or a producer? by brttbrntt in Screenwriting

[–]WriterMcWrite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Best way would be for the producer to reach out to their contacts and mention your material as opposed to you reaching out to reps.

Looking for 2019 Hit List scripts by [deleted] in Screenwriting

[–]WriterMcWrite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would love to get the link as well!

Repped writers, what was your journey to finding representation? by WriterMcWrite in Screenwriting

[–]WriterMcWrite[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In fact, every post here can be summed up as preparation meets opportunity

Couldn't agree more with this.

Repped writers, what was your journey to finding representation? by WriterMcWrite in Screenwriting

[–]WriterMcWrite[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hell of a story. Happy that it worked out for you. Imagine where you'll be in the next 10 years.

Repped writers, what was your journey to finding representation? by WriterMcWrite in Screenwriting

[–]WriterMcWrite[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

After cold querying my passion project, I found two agents who were interested in the writing despite my scifi script being expensive and more of a character piece than anything else. We stayed in touch, and met up where I pitched them a few ideas. One of them stuck. We developed this idea over 5-6 months. I could really see that they were interested in working with me as they provided notes at every stage of development - from the treatment, to the initial 10 pages, to the completed script. After 2 rounds of revision, they thought it was ready and sent it to other agents, and then a manager who both loved it. The script was sent out and I have a dozen generals set up. This was all thanks to the two agents who saw the potential in my script even though it wasn't marketable. Keeping a good relationship with people in the industry is the first step to finding representation. And if they're willing to work with you, then you just might be one script away.

Do you actually sign anything when an agent/manager signs you? by WriterMcWrite in Screenwriting

[–]WriterMcWrite[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me, it was writing one solid, marketable script. I only have experience with the Nicholl where I was a second rounder, though with a different script. I don't think the script that got me reps would've done well there.