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The Story Department Est. 2009 · Karel Segers
Section I · Pitching & Selling 131 entries 25 August 2026

Pitching & Selling

To be a working screenwriter, one needs to write AND sell.

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  1. Is It Done? 7 Signs You’re Ready To Sell Your Script

    There's no greater insecurity than the doubts that keep you from selling your creative work. Is it good? Is it great?…

    5 min
  2. Fantastic Story Ideas [And Where To Find Them]

    This post is about fantastic story ideas, not just any story idea. It is about finding the gems, and not settling for…

    4 min
  3. 7 Reasons Why Spotlight Shouldn’t Have Been Made

    People go to the movies to be entertained. The emerging screenwriter should rule out writing scripts for any other reason than…

    3 min
  4. Where Is Your Portfolio Website? [Marketing For Screenwriters]

    Build it and they will come, right? In other words: just write an amazing screenplay, and producers will start hassling…

    6 min
  5. Your Screenplay Will NOT Pay You Millions [About Hope and Hype]

    Earlier this month, Seth Godin published a blog post that resonated with me. A piece so sharp and pertinent, I decided to…

    2 min
  6. Loglines Are The Key To Understanding Your Own Story

    I have worked in the film and television industry for thirty-five years now. And I find there is one really…

    6 min