Selling a Script?

Question

I am working on a comedy script and want to sell it...I am thinking of using the www.soyouwannasellascript.com service that sends them to producers, directors?

Is this a good way and as I have no money would be impossible to owning a % of the character and earnings?

Answer 1

i had the same foolish thought once myself, after completing a hilarious script..after many painstaking journeys and treks into the dark zone it boiled down to this....FIRST you cannot submit a script to anybody without first having an agent submit it for you...a licenced legit agent...and SECOND, no agent will accept any 'first timer scripts', you must be published author first....hmmmm ok kiddies can you spell, CATCH-22?????..and just for extra giggles did you know that performers/actors on shows like Mad TV or SNL CANNOT write any material for the show?...the only exception made to that rule is when the specific character originated with them BEFORE joining that particular theatre company or production. company...go figure~

Answer 2

Your best bet is to use as many services as possible to get your script seen, because the first break is the hardest part of the industry.

You might also want to talk to amature/not for profit/non union companies in your area, or even ones from other places to see if they ever produce non-published plays. Some will have contests Sometimes, having your work put on live lets someone see it's potential and makes them want to work up a deal to buy the script. As the writer, you are entitled to royalties whenever the show is produced anywhere that charges admission, but be careful when selling it, because sometimes, the agreement tries to screw the little guy over and cut you off from the already rediculously low percentage you're entitled to.

Also, before you ever let it leave your hands/harddrive, print up a copy of the completed script, put some personally identifying thing in with it, and mail that copy to yourself. Don't open it. Just save it, in case you ever need to prove it's your work. Having a copy that has the postmark date on it as the earliest record of its existance could help you out if there's ever a copyright battle. (I know a few friends who have actually used the poor man's copyright, and it worked for them.)

Answer 3

Do not submit your script to any online "agencies". Make sure it is registered and then try competing in some ESTABLISHED, LEGIT contests. Agents will contact YOU if you're good enough.

And as far as earning a cut, writers will typically get 5% of back-end profits for films (unsure for TV), and you can include a clause in your contract for sequels.

Answer 4

I have been looking for a company that may look at scripts and although I haven't tried them, Baby Cow Productions do say they are on the lookout for new talent, so you could try them. Google them, they've got a website with all the details on.

Good Luck!

Answer 5

If you live in a large city, think about enrolling in a writing class, at the University in your city.

The instructor is probably a published author and can guide you in how to approach literary agents.

Answer 6

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