A Foot in the Door

Posted on May 28, 2008 in Selling Your Script | No Comments

Terry Rossio at Wordplayer.com outlines some common pitfalls of selling your script in Hollywood. He defines “The Warner Bros. Hallway Test” and how it emphasizes the importance of concept.

…As a screenwriter, your choice of film premise is your calling card. Not your witty dialog, not your clever descriptions. Not your knowledge of structure and subplot and subtext.

The very first decision you make as a writer — ‘what is my film about’ — will define your creative instincts in the eyes of the industry.

— Wordplayer.com | Read The Full Article