Tailor your screenplay to sell. Find out what hollywood script readers, producers, and studio executives want in a screenplay (and why) from someone who's been there. Discover what it takes to begin a lasting career as a screenwriter. Peppered with interviews from established professionals, writing for the green light: how to make your script the one hollywood notices gives you a sharp competitive edge by showcasing dozens of everyday events that go on at the studios but are rarely if ever discussed in most screenwriting books. With his behind-the-scenes perspective, scott kirkpatrick shows you why the system works the way it does and how you can use its unwritten rules to your advantage. He answers such questions as: * who actually reads your script? * how do you pique the interest of studios and decision makers? * what do agents, producers, and production companies need in a script? * how much is a script worth? * what are the best genres for new writers and why? * what are real steps you can take to 'break in' to television writing? * how do you best present or pitch a project without looking desparate? * how do you negotiate a contract without an agent? * how do you exude confidence and seal your first deal? These and other insights are sure to give you and your screenplay a leg-up for success in this competitive landscape!