Hey guys how can I get a literary agent?
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Angavu Grace it is a strange paradigm. When you have work and don’t need one, they come out of the woodwork. When you are building a career they avoid you like the plague.
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Angavu Grace Hi, usually agents want writers with a track record, to show that you are a bankable talent. I know what you’re probably thinking, Crisco, how do I get a track record without an agent? Well, you begin by networking and strangely enough, Stage 32 is probably the best place to do this.
You can check out script services on the tab above this page and put your work in front of Execs for their review. It’s well worth it and then you begin raising your profile and networking. It’s a slow process, but we all have to start somewhere.
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Angavu Grace Stage 32 is probably the best place to do this! Happy networking!
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Nice to meet you, Angavu Grace. I second what Geoff Hall said about checking out the Stage 32 Script Services. Writers have landed reps by using the Script Services (https://www.stage32.com/blog/celebrating-the-wins-at-stage-32-3192).
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Sell a screenplay and get it produced. Even then, it's no guarantee. Rinse. Repeat. Agents aren't looking to break in new talent. They simply don't have the bandwidth to teach a new writer the biz. Look for a manager. However, it is possible to get gigs without either if you are very good and have a good entertainment attorney.
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Hi Sabelo, try to sign up for the writers room, a lot of people gets agents or contacts in there, and there a many good opportunities also.
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Hi Nour - it’s great to meet you here! I’m the Director of Education here at Stage 32. We have amazing resources for writers here - here’s a link to some education on this exact topic: https://www.stage32.com/webinars/How-To-Land-A-Manager-and-Create-The-Ca... I would also follow our CEO on Instagram - he posts great advice every day that you’ll find helpful and inspiring: @rbwalksintoabar
As a new screenwriter (film and TV sitcoms), should I get a Literary Manager or a Literary Agent first? Do I need both right away?