

Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys
Sometimes we internalize what goes on in other people's heads. This is definitely not a useful way to spend our time. If you own a...

Caroline Gordon-Elliott
Jan 31, 20232 min read


It's Your Job. Get Back to Work.
Inspired by my own post last week about staying in love with your script, I decided to make this week's post a tough love reminder. Don't...

Caroline Gordon-Elliott
Jan 17, 20232 min read


Don't Sell Your Script- Sell Yourself
Spec scripts don't sell like they used to. What's a spec script? Basically, it's a script that's sold, not requested. In other words, if...

Caroline Gordon-Elliott
Jan 3, 20232 min read


Watch More Movies! 2023 Golden Globes Nominees
If you want to work in the film industry, watch what's being made. Know who's making it, and who's buying it. That's not to say you have...

Caroline Gordon-Elliott
Dec 12, 20224 min read


How to Get an Agent (and agency!)
Understandably, the biggest question I get from clients is "How do I get an agent?" That's because, like the rental market in Manhattan,...

Caroline Gordon-Elliott
Nov 29, 20224 min read


Entering Screenplay Competitions
There are a buh-zillion screenplay competitions out there, and most of them charge a fee. Unless you have a money tree in your backyard,...

Caroline Gordon-Elliott
Nov 28, 20221 min read


How to Write a Query Letter
What is a query letter? The word "Query" comes from the Latin "Quaere," which means to "ask" or "inquire." So when you're writing a query...

Caroline Gordon-Elliott
Nov 28, 20222 min read


How to Get Contact Info for Agents, Managers, and Producers
Hello! In order to send anything to very important peeps in the industry, you'll need to have their contact info. Here's how you get it:...

Caroline Gordon-Elliott
Nov 28, 20221 min read




