Why Screenwriters Don't Need Agents Anymore (And What To Do Instead)

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ABOUT BROOKS...
In my 20s, I pushed away everybody in my life.
My dad had died when I was 17, and before that, he was already gone too much.
So I sucked it up, and dealt with the abandonment... The wrong way.
Eventually, I learned the right way to deal with core personal conflict - through ownership.
And now I craft life lessons into screenplays, telling stories with thick-ass tension about raw personal conflict and the occasional sci-fi creature.
I'm a WGA writer that's sold several scripts, been hired to write lots more on assignments, including a rewrite of an Oscar-winning screenwriter.
I even created a 9-Step Screenwriting System that’s proven, like clockwork.
I have new projects heading for production soon. One is a period fight film that I wrote called THE ART OF THE KNOCKOUT produced by Brad Peyton, Nicholas Tabarrok, and UFC Hall-of-Famer Urijah Faber. Another script has an Oscar-winning producer attached.
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Along the way, I've also fallen in love with coaching writers.
I help screenwriters become professional 10x faster than if they try to figure it out on their own - by showing them my 9 Step System AND by showing them how to get their scripts to the right people in Hollywood.
I even empower you to set up your projects WITHOUT needing representation. (Depending on reps will ruin your career.)
Writers move so quickly with me because I’m super-supportive and keep you focused on your greatness. I don't let you worry about stuff that seems important, but doesn't actually move the needle.
What blocks most writers (confusion, indecision, fear, doubts, personal drama) you easily manage with me in your corner.
Bottom line: working with me gives you a champion in writing the best screenplay of your life.
But don't take my word for it...
"The seeds Brooks plants in your subconscious will help you blossom into the writer you want to become -- a writer who strives for greatness."
--Vanar Jaddou (Nicholl Fellowship WINNER)
"Group Coaching calls with Brooks are amazing. It's crazy valuable to see fellow writers develop so quickly. I recommend him to anyone."
--Lisa Franek (Nicholl Fellowship Top 50 out of 7200 scripts)
“The feedback Brooks gave is the greatest takeaway in my entire educational experience. It is priceless.”
--Tohru Iokibe (UCLA Extension Student)
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[@BrooksElms]

Somebody left an excellent comment here that was too long-winded to keep, but brought up a GREAT point. How do you get Hollywood to read your script if you don't already have an agent? While it's true that Hollywood (rightly) refuses unsoliceted submissions from amateurs, they also love, love, LOVE to discover new talent! And that discovery can be YOU when you genuinely build a QUALITY relationship with them - directly through social media. To be clear: this is NOT about you bugging them on Instagram to read your script. It's the opposite! You are contributing to their life with a passion-driven conversation. You know, film lover to film lover. Watch the video for details.

[@gianthills]

Ok, in theory sounds good, but it's disingenuous to pretend you just want to talk to film when the reality is you want them to look at your synopsis. And they know what you want. Best to be honest. In my view, go after the producers who do what you do, and just pitch them online or ideally in-person. This idea of building a "relationship" can only happen if both parties have an interest in the same thing. I got a meeting with a an established British producer a few years ago. How? I sent out a blast email that featured a teaser trailer. Believe me, visuals are more effective than words.

[@BrooksElms]

@@gianthills Cool! Since that works for you, keep doing it.

[@ScriptSleuth]

Definitely agree with this, and in all aspects of life! The most important thing is good relationships.

[@Michaelmuq]

Great video!

[@BrooksElms]

Glad it was helpful!

[@larsjrobertson]

Thanks for this.. and for this channel..

[@BrooksElms]

Glad it was helpful!