It's a "catch-22". Unless you are referred directly by one of their existing clients, agents rarely seem to take on a unknown writer.
2006-07-31 12:06:37 · 3 answers · asked by Jeff N 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
My ex got an agent to pitch his ideas. It worked -- he's now doing small stuff in Hollywood.
2006-07-31 15:09:33 · answer #1 · answered by Ducky S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually the query process does work it just seems like it takes forever. (It does) Have you looked at The Writer's Market?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1582971897/002-4352876-0190452?v=glance&n=283155
Read the articles in the front of the book for tips, guidelines, etc.
Don't give up!
Good luck!!
2006-07-31 14:29:32 · answer #2 · answered by Dahs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of going straight for the top, start small. Write some stuff for small-time community theatre, or film schools, etc. When some of the up-and-coming people start to know your name, they will bring you along with them!
2006-07-31 18:58:04 · answer #3 · answered by NotMySecret 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋