The bottom line to doing this is writing a good screenplay. A lot of
people don't take screen writing seriously as a technical craft or an
art form. I didn't place in several contests with my Vietnam War
script and I knew why. It was because my spelling and grammar was
screwed up. Having a great story is only part of it. You are
presenting yourself as a writer. Make sure all your commas are in the
right place. Make sure your spelling is correct. As a musician I
know that you can have a great song, but if that guitar is out of tune
nobody is going to play your song on the radio. The same goes for any
type of writing.

Anyway, I hope that helps.

Aaron


--- In thehollywoodcamerata@yahoogroups.com, "Fitz" <it_fitz@...> wrote:
>
> If you're willing to take the time, could you spell out for the group
> exactly how you secured an agent. We'd all appreciated a fresh inside
> view. Thanks.
>
> --- In thehollywoodcamerata@yahoogroups.com, loveandcoffee
> <no_reply@> wrote:
> >
> > I am now represented by an agency that is ready to market my Vietnam
> > War screenplay and I just placed as a quarter finalist in a contest.
> >
>