How to Sell a Screenplay without an Agent
The ability to write is one of the most useful skills one can have as it is very helpful in each and every aspect of life. Some people decide to take the art as a profession. There are many fields that one can take up as a writer.
One of these fields is writing a screenplay. It is something that suits people with a wild imagination and a liking for the movies. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea and requires a great skill and even more dedication. Even if you have the skill, it takes a lot of effort to be able to get your screenplay approved by a movie production company.
The best way to go about it is to hire a professional agent who can keep talking to the movie production houses on your behalf. However, these agents ask for good money and if you are just starting out, it is quite possible that you may not be able to afford one.
There is no reason to lose heart as in the day and age of social media you can always promote your work. It takes some simple ideas to be utilised and you could well be on your way to Hollywood.
Instructions
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Get Your Idea Copyrighted
It’s the first step to protect your intellectual property from being claimed by someone else. Once it’s copyrighted, it’s your work and that is official. It will provide you with the peace of mind that no one can take unfair advantage of your good work and use it in their own name.
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Participate in Contests
Movie production houses often hold contests to get new ideas for production. Keep an eye for such contests and once one comes across, be sure to participate. If your screenplay is good, it can be selected as the winner. Even if you do not win yet the production house likes your work, you may get a chance to work with them in future.
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Blogs
If you are a screenplay writer, it’s not a bad idea to have a blog where you share some of your ideas. You can write short stories which can show your skill. You can also put a few lines from your screenplay from time to time to show your writing prowess. Promote your blog via social media and post your blog entries on large well known sites. Once you start building an audience, it is likely that you will gain the attention of the movie makers as well.
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Contact Movie Houses
You should contact the movie houses with your ideas directly. This may not work most of the time but if someone in a place of authority likes your idea you may be getting your screenplay moving forward and possibly into a movie.
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