I signed an NDA agreement with a literary manager about three weeks ago. I made some changes, made it more specific, and sent the agent a pitch deck and synopsis. So far, I'm hearing crickets. However, I'm undaunted as I continue improving my craft and signed four option deals in 2022.
For those who think you can't move forward with one, check out this article for authors and screenwriters discussing this topic.
https://medium.com/writing-for-your-life/writers-you-are-wasting-your-ti...
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Since I do not intend to move to the USA I am eventually need some representation in that country, but that is a long way off.
I remember hearing just prior to the WGA action sacking all agents, that 70% of all work is generated by the writers and not the agents. I can live with that for now.
To your point Uncle about changing a document/agreement. I totally agree. It is like dating, it has to be good for both, if not it a going to end badly.
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I know what that's like, Phillip E. Hardy, "The Real Deal" (sending work to someone and hearing crickets). Hope you hear great news soon!
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Craig well said. Never used agents and I've never been busier
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Dan: Since it's not a WGA agent, it's not an issue. And sorry, I'm married to a lawyer and won't sign agreements that are not a win/win proposition.
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Dan G, I am not signing something that is detrimental to me. If a person insists that I put myself in a bad position I would not wish to work with them. I am not in habit (never have been) of begging. These people may value themselves highly, they must earn that position in my eyes.
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Don't give up!
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I agree, never give up your passion. No matter what the situation is.
Dan G, true.
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'Writers, you are wasting your time looking for an Agent' - very true. Good Agents are like Bloodhounds, if you write a worthy and saleable script; they will hunt you down and start baying at your door.
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I know people who have won prestigious writing competitions, optioned/sold scripts that were made into films, and still cant get a manager or an agent. So its not required to have a rep to sell a script, and theres nothing guaranteeing even a "worthy" script will draw in an agent.
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Very powerful message! I must say! Thank you for sharing! Learning valuable lessons. My first experience dealing with a Professional Screenplay Consultant just happened last week. It was an honest feedback, with suggestions that I am now working on.
I am Proactive, inspired, passionate, and On fire on making my first STORY happen. Thank you for sharing !
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Leonor: You're welcome.
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This writer shared her experiences. Basically, it took her 2-3 years after she signed to quit her day job and become a full time writer.
My agent's first conversation with me was, "Keep writing specs and maybe in 2-3 years we can put you in the game."
But hey, if you're writing indie pics with your own ppl, that is a different path.
https://twitter.com/juliayorks/status/1571144750115463173?s=46&t=JzAhmja...
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Great, informative article. Thank you for sharing.