First you need an excellent "query" letter. It MUST be grammatically
correct with proper punctuation - obvious? You?d be surprised.

The letter should be addressed directly to a specific person - no ?to
whom it may concern? letters.

You need a killer, high concept log line. Seriously. If YOU can?t sell
it in one sentence they won?t be able to sell it in one sentence.

Your background. If you got nothing, maybe it?s best that you wait
until you do. But if you must jump in without any previous experience
don't mention high school writing and only mention college experience
if you won some awards or went to the same college as the person
receiving the letter.

Don?t state the obvious:
?I know this will be a big hit!? - every writer thinks their script will be a
big hit or attract top talent.

Don?t make claims you can?t back up:
?The current audience is clamoring for a story like this.? - ?It will change
the way people think.?

Don?t mention statistics: The pros know more current info than you.

If you don't have any screenplay sales under your belt, you're
going to have to approach an agent cold. Without being able to
say, "Hey, I've sold a script! Sign me.", you have to entice them
some other way. There are two ways to get somebody to read
your script. You can network and get to know them on a personal
level, then ask them to read your script as a favor. Networking,
however, can take years to cultivate the kind of relationship where
an agent is willing to do you the personal favor of considering
your script without it feeling like you're using him. Your other
option is to query. Send a letter to agents, asking them to read
your script. Since you don't have any sold or produced screenplays
under your belt, your letter has to convince them that your script
is worthwhile anyway.

In order to maximize your chances of getting a sale or agent, you
should submit to prodCos as well as agents. An option (or better,
a sale) to a prodCo can often do wonders when it comes to finding
an agent. Almost any agent would be happy to take on a client (and
take his 10%) that's already done the legwork and found money for
his work. When sending query letters to prodCos, call ahead of time
and make sure you know how to spell the name of the person you're
sending it to, and what their exact title is. Screenplays are read and
considered by the Development (or Creative) department. Just call
the prodCo (contact info is listed in the Hollywood Creative Directory)
and ask the receptionist if they accept new material... and if they do,
to whom you should address the letter, and what their title is.

You should NEVER send your script (or a treatment or anything other
than the query letter itself) unless the company first asks for it. Legal
reasons prevent companies from accepting or even looking at material
submitted without their express permission or a pre-existing working
relationship. At best, your script (or treatment or whatever) will be
returned to you unopened, or thrown away. At worst, you'll be put on
the company's blacklist and never allowed to submit anything again. Just
send a query letter... if they want to read your script, they'll ask for it.

The best way to optimize your chances of getting an option or a sale is
to send it to as many people as possible. Agents, if they like the script,
will send it to the prodCos they have connections with. prodCos, if they
like the script, can pay you for your work, or at least give you the clout
to get an agent.

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The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.
Joseph Joubert, essayist (1754-1824)

The other way is to go to a pitchfest where a lot of Producers are waiting to hear pitches. This sort of thing costs money but it allows you to avoid a few hoops if you can make it.

RJSchwarz

Can you give me some advice on a the query letter? I have some kind of a idea,but anythin I should know(tips) would be helpful, thanks

" see things through my eyes "

A good query letter MUST be grammatically correct with proper
punctuation - obvious? You?d be surprised.

The letter should be addressed directly to a specific person - no ?to
whom it may concern? letters.

You need a killer, high concept log line. Seriously. If YOU can?t sell
it in one sentence they won?t be able to sell it in one sentence.

Your background. If you got nothing, maybe it?s best that you wait
until you do. But if you must jump in without any previous experience
don't mention high school writing and only mention college experience
if you won some awards or went to the same college as the person
receiving the letter.

Don?t state the obvious:
?I know this will be a big hit!? - every writer thinks their script will be a
big hit or attract top talent.

Don?t make claims you can?t back up:
?The current audience is clamoring for a story like this.? - ?It will change
the way people think.?

Don?t mention statistics: The pros know more current info than you.

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The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.
Joseph Joubert, essayist (1754-1824)