John J Zelenski: Author in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Hello All! Like many I am sure, I have scripts ready to go (two actually)! They are based upon my award-winning novels of the same names, Walker's Vale and The Journal of Ezekiel Walker. Think The Conjuring meets The Exorcist with a twist of heart thrown into the mix. I am very proud that The Journal of Ezekiel Walker was a quarter-finalist in the First Fifteen Page Turner Screenplay contest! Looking to get these made into films.

Hello! Just a question as I am a rookie at this - seeking an agent to shop my scripts to appropriate producers. I recently had a phone conversation (no one on here that I am aware of) with a self-described "script agent." I had sent several emails to agencies that claimed that they were accepting new clients, and this man responded. Everything sounded good until he got to the part about charging a $500 "consultancy fee" for one year to allow him prepare materials to shop to producers, then 10% of the sale, if there is one. Is this the norm for agents to charge any type of fees? As a published author, I know that an author never pays to be published unless that author so chooses to go the vanity route. Not sure how the script agent business is set up? Any help is much appreciated!!

Hello! I have two completed scripts based upon my award-winning novels. They are faith-based thrillers which also have a mainstream appeal due to the thriller / horror aspect. Looking to get these scripts into the hands of someone who can make this project a reality!

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