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11 Tips to Sell Your Screenplay (and get it made)

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6 min readJul 22, 2021

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Writing a screenplay is a major accomplishment. Selling a screenplay even more so. Having that sold screenplay actually made into a movie — the dream!

In this article, I will cover not only how to get your script bought and made, but key pointers to ensure you get a career and don’t become a one hit wonder.

1) Never start on a new script without running the concept by an industry professional.

You are about to invest months of your life. With the wrong idea you have wasted those. You can find people right here on respond to a polite query and help out. Stage 32, LinkedIn etc. You would be surprised at the numbers who actually

2) Network, network, network.

Find a hook, something that makes you stand out from the rest. I once got a major actor to participate in a short I directed in exchange for a good bottle of champagne. He worked out at the same gym as I did.

3) Put in the sweat equity.

Do not expect your first script to sell. You need to learn the craft. Either go to film school (taught by practicing filmmakers) or make sure you use the screenwriting books that the industry uses. Linda Seger’s How to Make a Good

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