Geno Scala provides 10 points to consider when writing a spec script. The points include writing something worthy of purchase with a fresh voice, developing a unique script that is perfectly formatted and appealing, crafting a compelling logline that highlights all elements, preparing an excellent query letter, developing a networking strategy and sticking to it daily, exploring various avenues for breaking in like contests and assignments, having a personalized strategy that differs from others, building a circle of trusted peers and mentors, sticking to your vision while accepting constructive criticism, and being someone others want to work with by being polite and professional. As a veteran of the entertainment industry, Geno Scala owns The Script Mentor company to help screenwriters improve their craft

1. Ten Points to Consider When
Writing That Spec Script
By Geno Scala “The Script Mentor”

2. #1 - You must write something
worthy of being purchased, or
with a fresh voice or style worthy
of getting paid!

3. #2 - It must be unique, fresh,
perfectly formatted,
grammatically correct, and
appealing to the masses.

4. #3 - You must write a perfectly
constructed logline that
highlights all of the elements,
including the "hook”.

5. #4 - You must prepare an
excellent query letter!

6. #5 - Develop a networking and
marketing strategy and stick to it,
spending time each day nurturing
it

7. #6 - You should explore many
avenues for “breaking in”,
including contests, offering
assistance, writing assignments,
etc.

8. #7 - There are many ways to
achieve your goal; your strategy
may differ from others.

9. #8 - Develop your "cheers",
"peers", and "rocketeers", and
build that circle of trust around
you.

10. #9 - People may offer
constructive criticism and sound
advice to your writing, but the
vision is yours. Stick to the vision.

11. #10 - You have to be someone
that others WANT to work with.
Be polite and professional, and
people will know you as such.

12. As a veteran of the entertainment
industry, Geno Scala has spent
nearly two decades in the
Hollywood community in a variety
of professional capacities,
including as an Executive Director
of the 72nd Academy Awards. He
served in a similar position at the
Grammy, Soul Train and
Blockbuster Awards presentation
shows.
As owner of The Script Mentor, Geno and his team of writers help new
screenwriters from the all-important first ten pages, to comprehensive
screenplay review, analysis, and detailed marketing and network
strategies, including one-on-one SKYPE coaching.
The Script Mentor can be reached at: thescriptmentor@hotmail.com