And now a moment of truth for all new (and not so new) TV and film writers. Something you’ve never been told – unless you’ve talked to our Beloved Leader, Larry B, or read…this:
by Stephanie Palmer
Let’s say you plan to write a query letter to get a screenplay agent. Here’s my advice – don’t. Query letters can work for novels but NOT for screenplays. The notion that you can get a screenplay agent, find a producer, sell a screenplay, or launch your career with a query letter is a hoax.
LET’S GET REAL ABOUT QUERY LETTERS
There are two fundamental skills required to be a professional screenwriter.