Hi everyone,
I used to write screenplays and read a lot of advice on writing screenplays and participated in online writing forums but that was years ago.
Before I plunge back into it, I would love some advice since I’m rusty and would like the most up to date info.
I have an idea for a TV series that I think is intriguing, original, and topical. I’m working on a detailed outline.
What would be the best way to get this on screen? From what I recall, it’s almost impossible to interest prod cos.
I don’t want an agent. Kris Rusch has written so many blogs on the dangers of agents. Here’s just one:
https://kriswrites.com/2022/04/27/bu...ngs-attorneys/
So I’m thinking the best way would be to write a pilot and enter it into contests. Nichol winners have said even being a quarter finalist has got producers interested in their work.
So which would be the best, most prestigious contests for teleplays? Yes I googled but I want YOUR recommendations. No point wasting money on the lower tier contests that don’t get you read by prod cos.
How else can I get prod cos interested? Many people have said sites like the Blacklist are a waste of money and/or an outright scam.
Where can I download for free the software and template for teleplays so I can write it in that?
Re contests, this one was advertised on Done Deal:
http://amazingloglinecontest.blogspot.com/
But the last winner declared was in 2016 and I see no way to enter it now. Are there any legit logline contests around, ones that will actually have the winners’ scripts read by prod cos?
Is there any other way to get read? I apologize for asking so many question, but as I said, I’m just getting back into this. I will now start reading the threads in these forums again.
Thanks so much for any help.
I used to write screenplays and read a lot of advice on writing screenplays and participated in online writing forums but that was years ago.
Before I plunge back into it, I would love some advice since I’m rusty and would like the most up to date info.
I have an idea for a TV series that I think is intriguing, original, and topical. I’m working on a detailed outline.
What would be the best way to get this on screen? From what I recall, it’s almost impossible to interest prod cos.
I don’t want an agent. Kris Rusch has written so many blogs on the dangers of agents. Here’s just one:
https://kriswrites.com/2022/04/27/bu...ngs-attorneys/
So I’m thinking the best way would be to write a pilot and enter it into contests. Nichol winners have said even being a quarter finalist has got producers interested in their work.
So which would be the best, most prestigious contests for teleplays? Yes I googled but I want YOUR recommendations. No point wasting money on the lower tier contests that don’t get you read by prod cos.
How else can I get prod cos interested? Many people have said sites like the Blacklist are a waste of money and/or an outright scam.
Where can I download for free the software and template for teleplays so I can write it in that?
Re contests, this one was advertised on Done Deal:
http://amazingloglinecontest.blogspot.com/
But the last winner declared was in 2016 and I see no way to enter it now. Are there any legit logline contests around, ones that will actually have the winners’ scripts read by prod cos?
Is there any other way to get read? I apologize for asking so many question, but as I said, I’m just getting back into this. I will now start reading the threads in these forums again.
Thanks so much for any help.
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