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ASK/Chicago
on: Attn:
Screenwriters and Story Tellers.
I figured it out. Finally. That age old problem of how to get discovered
B-4 U become 2 old, antiquated & demented.
Here’s 1 way that may have startling, if not brilliant results.
There is an excellent
directory called: LMP that stands for
Literary Market Place that is printed annually (with updates) in 3 different sections.
Volume 1 lists literary agents. While you’re
busy, writing away, it’s reassuring to know (in the back of your mind) that
someone has an interest in your material and is ‘out there’ WORKING 4 U on your
behalf.
Needless to
say there are hundreds of literary reps, all being unique in what genres they
deal (with).
However,
some of them are also concerned about film, movie and foreign rights, which is
what we screenwriters need in order to place our W&W: Works & Words. The larger libraries most often keep the
latest version of LMP – in their reference department. It can never be checked out, but you’ll be
awed by what you see within those directories.
There are
also publishers and contests to enter if you think your Piece really rocks and
you want to get MORE mileage from it.
I’m just
concerned now with placing iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009, my 2010 Scriptapalooza
Intl Screenplay Competition Winner (that beat out 3164 other scripts). Then, I’ll sleep better at night. You may have written something that needs its
break as well.
It’s well
worth your time sitting down and pulling out the names/contacts you need. Each listing tells a very small description
that you can apply to your work to see if there is a ‘fit.’ It’s challenging, but well worth the effort. All
it takes is a single email submission query and there’s no telling what will
begin to happen for you come 2013.
LMP is
online at: http://www.literarymarketplace.com/lmp/us/index_us.asp
Give it a
try – I dare yea.
Posted by ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
Screenwriter – Author –
Eventologist – Promoter
Studio 1437
Chicago – IL USA
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