Ten Points to Consider When Writing That Spec Script

By Geno Scala “The Script Mentor”

#1 - You must write something worthy of being purchased, or with a fresh voice or

style worthy of getting paid!

#2 - It must be unique, fresh, perfectly

formatted, grammatically correct, and appealing to the

masses.

#3 - You must write a perfectly constructed

logline that highlights all of the

elements, including the "hook”.

#4 - You must prepare an excellent

query letter!

#5 - Develop a networking and

marketing strategy and stick to it, spending time

each day nurturing it

#6 - You should explore many avenues for

“breaking in”, including contests, offering assistance, writing assignments, etc.

#7 - There are many ways to achieve your goal; your strategy may differ from

others.

#8 - Develop your "cheers", "peers", and "rocketeers", and build

that circle of trust around you.

#9 - People may offer constructive criticism and sound advice to your writing, but the

vision is yours. Stick to the vision.

#10 - You have to be someone that others

WANT to work with. Be polite and professional,

and people will know you as such.

As a veteran of the entertainment industry, Geno Scala has spent nearly two decades in the Hollywood community in a variety of professional capacities, including as an Executive Director of the 72nd Academy Awards. He served in a similar position at the Grammy, Soul Train and Blockbuster Awards presentation shows.

As owner of The Script Mentor, Geno and his team of writers help new screenwriters from the all-important first ten pages, to comprehensive screenplay review, analysis, and detailed marketing and network strategies, including one-on-one SKYPE coaching.

The Script Mentor can be reached at: thescriptmentor@hotmail.com