The first step in selling your script is writing and rewriting so that you have a polished script that people will want to buy. You can write half a dozen scripts that will face rejection, but in a moment you will sell a script. Make sure the final script you submit is the best you can do. Receiving feedback and rewriting your script accordingly will be of great help.
It can be challenging to reach out to industry insiders, but referrals and networking can help you sell your script. Consider the six degrees of separation: that two people can be connected by six steps from friends to friends. With your connection, and after you have copyrighted your treatment and script, write a query letter that is tailored to the needs of the potential buyer. It’s essentially a sales letter asking them to buy the rights to your script. Your film director, producer, or company will need to invest a great deal of time, resources, and money to make their movie, TV show, or movie, so make sure you’ve motivated them enough.
Keep in mind that different funders specialize in television, movies, or film. Also, they will then specialize in a particular genre. Make sure to target those who are best aligned with your script. You may have the best movie script in the world, but if you’re trying to sell your script to a TV show producer, you’re likely to get poor results.
You must send your treatment together with the consultation letter. However, do not include the hyphen. Instead, let them know that it is available upon request. You can submit the consultation and treatment letter, email it, or even deliver a printed version in person. Please wait a few days and follow up to make sure they received it and ask if they have any comments.