Highlights of “How to Succeed Without Representation” (WGA)

Excerpts from a recent presentation at the Writers’ Guild of America, West including a familiar face:

The WGAW Writers Education and New Members Committees Present: How To Succeed Without Representation: Strategies for the Un- and Underrepresented Writer. Event Co-Chairs: Alan Kole (moderator) and Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth Martin. WEC Chair: Jeff Melvoin. NMC Chair: David Shore. Panel 1 — Script Submissions: Franklin Leonard (The Black List), Jerrol LeBaron (Inktip), David Zuckerman (Virtual Pitch Fest), Ashley Scott Meyers (SellingYourScreenplay.com). Panel 2 — Producers: Shannon Gaulding (Hollywood Gang), J. Todd Harris (Branded Pictures Entertainment), Julia Verdin (Rough Diamond Productions).

Here is the video:

Find out as much information as you can, but the bottom line is always this: Focus a majority of your time and energy on writing the best spec script you can. If you write a great script, everything else will take care of itself.

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