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IFH 743: The Guide for Every Screenwriter with Geoffrey D. Calhoun
After many requests, I decided to finally tackle the dreaded query letter. I bring back to the show screenwriter, author, and IFH Academy instructor Geoffrey Calhoun. Below Query Letter Checklist and a few areas, we discuss in the episode.
No Snail Mail
Do Your Research
Address the Letter to Individuals, not "To Whom It May Concern"
It's about the script, not you!
Be Casual but not too casual
Cut to the chase
Don't forget the Logline
This isn't open mic night
Its CATS meets The Goonies
Dig through your contacts
Proofread
I hope this helps you write that query letter. Best of luck and keep on…
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