Screenwriting : Query or not to Query by Sami Garcia

Querying is a great way to shoot your shot and attempt to get your name/material in front of representation. Most writers I know do a big query push about once a year with their latest project that they think can entice reps to A) read their script or B) meet with them. It's useful to add any accolades your script may have garnered, such as contest wins. Also, brevity is key. I typically go with a short ask, logline, and out. I have my bio page linked in my email signature so I don't have to spend time telling people who I am or being too intrusive. If they want to know, they can click on my bio and learn more about me. I've gotten multiple reads off queries over the year, and I've found it's mainly about having a really intriguing logline. So get logline help if you need it and workshop your logline until it really sings!

Pat Alexander thank you so much, that is very good information. Dan Guardino that is funny, you never know who or when you can make an impact.

Congratulations on sending out your first query, Sami Garcia! Glad it went well! I've had so many experiences with querying. Some things that got me responses and requests were catchy subject lines, loglines, and short query emails.

Nice Sami Garcia

Hi Sami Garcia - I assume you mean getting repped as a writer, not any of the other hyphenated in your bio. If that is the case, I would be remiss as the Director of Global Education if I didn't point you to this class: How to Break Into TV Writing: Get Repped, Get Staffed, Get Sold. It sounds like this is exactly what you need. I am running a special on it, so if you email me at edu@stage32.com, I would be happy to tell you more.

https://www.stage32.com/education/search?term=How+To+Make+An+Award-+Winn...

Remember that what you are looking for is a cooperation. If you can demonstrate what value you have as a client to a manager or agent that shares your values and ethos, it will make the partnership more fruitful.

I was taught to keep it short and to the point, include any contest placements, and be polite. Best of luck to you Sami!

Great suggestion Tom Lapke. And that you have had a good experience so far with the letter you wrote.

Tom suggested the "How to Break Into TV Writing: Get Repped, Get Staffed, Get Sold" class, Dan Guardino. He probably just posted the wrong link on accident.

Here's the right link, Sami Garcia: www.stage32.com/education?p=8944880845107

Dan Guardino actually, my querying is to find representation or producers to break into TV. This was what my mentors suggested doing due to having a few projects that need to get optioned.