http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/writernoob Questions tagged with 'writernoob' at Ask MetaFilter. Wed, 19 Apr 2006 20:02:23 -0800 Wed, 19 Apr 2006 20:02:23 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/36672/How%2Dshould%2DI%2Dapproach%2Dscreenwriting Writing for the silver screen (from a novice's view). I have the idea that I can write a few good scripts (screenplays) and if they make the grade, find an agent and make some side money. What is right and/or wrong with this idea? Something is telling me that this is not the right approach. <br> <br> 1) I know nothing about making "pitches" to Hollywood types and/or agents. <br> <br> 2) I've researched the AskMe archives regarding pitches and taglines, but I'm not comfortable with offering up unfinished work.<br> <br> 3) Is it typical for writers to submit screenplays to agents? Or should I be writing in a different format?<br> <br> 4) I have a huge amount of original material, all based on personal experience. tag:ask.metafilter.com,2006:site.36672 Wed, 19 Apr 2006 20:02:23 -0800 screenplays writernoob writingforfilm snsranch