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ask the motivation for the change and<br />
suggest an alternate solution to achieve<br />
the same goal.<br />
20. Keep on writing. You don’t want<br />
to be a one-and-done writer. Agents<br />
will want to represent a writer who<br />
can earn them more than just the one<br />
commission. Producers, if they like your<br />
material, will want more as you become<br />
less of a risk. A writer writes. Don’t just sit<br />
around waiting for your ship to come in.<br />
You go get some lumber and build your<br />
own ship.<br />
Above all, be professional and<br />
courteous, always. A producer isn’t<br />
just looking for quality writing, she<br />
will be looking for a quality person<br />
who writes. Becoming a professional<br />
screenwriter is akin to entering a<br />
culture you may not be familiar<br />
with. The best way to be welcomed<br />
is to be welcoming, and the best<br />
way to receive favors is to do them.<br />
Good luck, and we’ll see you at the<br />
ScriptFest!<br />
Go The Extra Mile! Stay in contact. For<br />
everyone you met, every business card<br />
you collected, create a Google Alert.<br />
Google will send you updates on each<br />
of your contacts: When they have sold<br />
a script, appeared at a charity function,<br />
gotten an agent, changed jobs…<br />
the list goes on. Every update gives<br />
you an opportunity to strengthen the<br />
relationship. Congratulate them on their<br />
marriage. Cheer along with them when<br />
their favorite team wins a championship.<br />
Chat about the latest Star Wars movie,<br />
whether the exec is involved with the<br />
project or not.<br />
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