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Books and Scripts Selling in Hollywood in 2012

By Sharon Y. Cobb The news from Hollywood continues to be cause for celebration by authors and screenwriters. Over half of all deals made by film producers in 2012 were for original work. About 29% of purchases were books. And … Continue reading

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U.K. Film Producer Requests Scripts and Books

Congratulations to writers with pitches in the Fall 2012 Writers Pitch Book who caught the eye of YouGoFar Productions. The production company produces films in the U.K. and Estonia and maintain production offices in both countries. Their firm is adding … Continue reading

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Writers Pitch Book Goes to Hollywood

We began sending the Writers Pitch Book to Hollywood production companies today. Also, research has begun on new independent producers as well as established film industry veterans. We’re looking for the most likely companies to respond positively to pitches included … Continue reading

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Agents Get New Pitch Book!

After days of editing, the Fall 2012 Writers Pitch Book has begun going out to book agents this morning. The following prominent agents just received the new Pitch Book via email: Andrea Somberg, Harvey Klinger, Inc. Mollie Glick, Foundry Media … Continue reading

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What is Hollywood Buying Now? Analysis of 2012 Film Deals.

By Sharon Y. Cobb Hollywood is bullish on books. Thirty-two percent of all film deals reported by DoneDealPro.com in the first six months of 2012 were for books. And it’s not just about buying blockbuster, bestsellers now. There were lots … Continue reading

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Agent Requests Work from Five More Pitch Book Authors

Congratulations to writers receiving requests for submissions from agent Sandy Lu of L. Perkins Agency. Sandy asked for a synopsis and first three chapters from five writers who submitted pitches to the Spring 2012 Writers Pitch Book. The work requested … Continue reading

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HOLLYWOOD PRODUCERS GETTING PITCH BOOK

Congrats to all the screenwriters with pitches in the Spring 2012 Writers Pitch Book. Two prominent production companies in LA just requested and received the Pitch Book. I hope they like your pitches as much as I do. Escape Artists … Continue reading

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SPRING 2012 WRITERS PITCH BOOK COVER

Several writers who submitted pitches for the current Writers Pitch Book, asked what the cover looks like. That’s the first thing agents, editors and producers see when they request the Pitch Book and open the attached file with writers’ pitches. … Continue reading

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MORE AGENTS INVITED

We just sent out emails to 26 agents inviting them to request the Spring 2012 Writers Pitch Book. As they respond, we will add them to our list of agents, editors and producers requesting and reviewing the new Pitch Book. … Continue reading

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SPRING 2012 WRITERS PITCH BOOK LAUNCHED APRIL 18!!

A big thank you to all the writers who submitted pitches for the Spring 2012 Writers Pitch Book. We have a great group. I hope the agents, editors and producers agree. I sent out the first round of invitations to … Continue reading

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