If you can make an argument as to why the story in your screenplay is the most gripping, relevant or funniest story of the year, you may get some interest. If you do get them on the phone or are forced to leave a message, the secret is expressing your passion for your project while sounding like a sane adult. Most likely, you won’t be able to get the assistant on the phone your first try so try a few times (1:00 PM to 2:00 PM PST is the industry standard lunch break, so avoid calling then). Very few people make phone calls anymore so this is a chance for you to stand out. But it’s just as easy to find that assistant’s office phone number, too. Finding an agent’s assistant’s email address is easy and there’s very little stress clicking the send button. It used to be common to send query letters, then emails. Here are the best ways we’ve determined to get your script in front of Hollywood eyeballs and move your career to the next level. If you don’t have any of the above, the first thing you’ll want to do on your quest for an agent is to get your screenplay read by industry professionals. Most industry professionals recommend getting both a manager and an agent to set up your career with the best odds of success. Agents, on the other hand, are most useful when you’re at the point where studios and/or producers are interested in one of your screenplays and can negotiate a deal.
A manager who believes in you will be able to refer you to agents with whom they have relationships. Some writers get by with just lawyers, but if you’re a new writer, you’ll likely want to start by getting a manager. Screenplays are products and to sell one, you need a literary agent. There are plenty of classes and books to help you along the way as you craft your story for the screen, but the one thing most people don’t mention is what to do after you have a screenplay that’s ready for the marketplace. It takes a lot of effort, time and possibly even a good amount of sweat and tears to write a kick-ass screenplay.
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