Mariner Software Montage for Mac - Manual (Page 73)

Chapter 15
Q
ueries View
Once you have completed your script, you need to write a
query letter. Everything begins with a query letter (or a query
phone call) and ultimately could be considered just as
important as the script itself.
One of the biggest misconceptions many novice writers have
when preparing to "get a foot in the door" with a decision
maker is they should blatantly ask permission to send their
script. While this approach is acceptable, some believe a query
letter should be sent with a subtle strategy in mind: to intrigue
those interested in responding to request a copy of your script.
Under no circumstances should you ever send an unsolicited
script. This is both rude and irresponsible and will most likely
turn off the decision maker. Consider your script intellectual
property and be willing to protect it.
Queries View
In This Chapter:
Creating a Query
Letter
Attaching a Query
Letter to a Contact
M
ONTAGE
Chapter 15
Q
ueries View
Once you have completed your script, you need to write a
query letter. Everything begins with a query letter (or a query
phone call) and ultimately could be considered just as
important as the script itself.
One of the biggest misconceptions many novice writers have
when preparing to "get a foot in the door" with a decision
maker is they should blatantly ask permission to send their
script. While this approach is acceptable, some believe a query
letter should be sent with a subtle strategy in mind: to intrigue
those interested in responding to request a copy of your script.
Under no circumstances should you ever send an unsolicited
script. This is both rude and irresponsible and will most likely
turn off the decision maker. Consider your script intellectual
property and be willing to protect it.
Queries View
In This Chapter:
Creating a Query
Letter
Attaching a Query
Letter to a Contact
M
ONTAGE
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