Okay. This will be my last post for today. Then I'm going to spend the rest of day rewriting chapter 8 of my novel.

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New Literary Agent Alert: Melissa Edwards of The Aaron M. Priest Literary Agency 
New literary agents (with this spotlight featuring Melissa Edwards of The Aaron M. Priest Literary Agency) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list. 
Read more ...

Writing The High Concept Novel or Script

Dear readers,

Following is an article concerning the 'high concept story'. It can point out how to kick you story up a notch or two or three or four.

The 7 Qualities of High-Concept Stories Stumped by submission guidelines calling for "high-concept" romance, suspense, young adult or other popular fiction? These 7 qualifiers will help you gauge how (and where) your work fits in. Read more ...

Scripts Wanted

Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving!

Following are two requests for scripts by production company. These requests are from an email newsletter I got today. If the requests apply to you fill free to apply.

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SCRIPTS WANTED

And now for the Ink-Tip script opportunities. These are requests from production companies looking for screenwriters. 

Though you will need to sign up to InkTip to apply, you will not be charged anything - it is free to send your script in for consideration - and if they option your work, remember THEY pay YOU, never vice versa.

As ever, please address all questions about these InkTip opportunities toJerrol@inktip.com

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Sixth Sense Productions - Seeking Women's Workplace Scripts

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We are looking for completed, feature-length women's workplace scripts, i.e. scripts in the vein of the 1980s hit movie "9 to 5," Starring Jane Fonda and Dolly Parton. Please only pitch if you have a script that meets these specific criteria; we are not looking for anything else, or even anything that can be “easily adapted to fit.”

Budget has yet to be determined. WGA and non-WGA writers may submit.

Our credits include "The First Grader," among others.

To submit to this lead, please go to:http://www.inktippro.com/leads/

Enter your email address.

Copy/Paste this code: x4ku16ecp7

NOTE: Please only submit your work if it fits what the lead is looking for exactly. If you aren't sure if your script fits, please ask InkTip first.

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We are looking for completed, feature-length, contained horror scripts with very original premises. As such, we are looking for unique, high-concept horror scripts focused on a few key locations. By high concept, we mean stories that you can pitch in one sentence or less. Please do not submit taglines as loglines. Budget will not exceed $4 million. Both WGA and non-WGA writers may submit.Our credits include "Loveless in Los Angeles," and the upcoming "The White Rose," among others.To submit to this lead, 

please go to:http://www.inktippro.com/leads/

Enteryour email address.

Copy/Paste this code: p25fsvy99c

NOTE: Please only submit your work if it fits what the lead is looking for exactly. If you aren't sure if your script fits, please ask InkTip first. 

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Envoy Pictures - Seeking Straight-up Action Scripts

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We are looking for completed, feature length "straight-up" action scripts. Material submitted should take place in few locations (with most of the action taking place in one main location), should involve only a handful of main characters, and should focus on fighting and guns and personal action, not explosions. We specifically need material for a male lead in his 30s with a supporting male character in his 50s.

Budget will not exceed $500k. WGA and non-WGA writers may submit.

Our credits include "Night Sights," among others.

To submit to this lead, please go to:http://www.inktippro.com/leads/

Enter your email address.

Copy/Paste this code: jf3tuee9m0

NOTE: Please only submit your work if it fits what the lead is looking for exactly. If you aren't sure if your script fits, please ask InkTip first.

And that's it. 
To your writing! 
Phil