David Silverman on Agents Versus Managers

David Silverman is a screenwriter and a tv writer, producer and a
licensed therapist. He also works as a script consultant. He
suggests selling your stuff first and then seek representation. We
discussed the difference between agents and managers and how for
new writers a manager can help you develop your career. He also
suggested a few resources for getting your screenplays seen and
sold: Blacklist: https://blcklst.com/, InkTip:
https://www.inktip.com/, Scripts Shark:
http://www.scriptblaster.com/, Scriptblaster:
http://www.scriptblaster.com/. David also noted that writing a blog
is a good way to get connected in the industry. He is also an
advocate of networking with new directors or actors that are
looking for work to get your scripts made. Common mistakes writer
make is writing something that is really off the wall. David
suggests writing something that is different but not too different.
Also a bad to work on the same script for years. If you want to
make your own work that can be a great option for beginners. David
recommend looking at the movie Tangerine by the Duplass Brothers.
They made it for $1,000 on the weekend with their friends that got
picked up for $300,000 and won many awards as well. David also
suggests getting hired as a story analyst or a reader if you are
interested in developing your skills as a writer and connections in
the industry. Writing assistant or a personal assistant to a
producer is also a great way to get started in the industry as a
writer. If you want more information on David Silverman, you can
find him on Hollywoodscriptwriting.com. Laura also attended both
Book Expo America in Chicago and The Great American Pitchfest in
Burbank. She will be featuring interviews with those she connected
with at each event in upcoming podcasts. If you want more
information on Laura Powers, you can go to her website
www.laurapowers.net. You can also find updates on the podcast by
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