How to Manage Your Agent

Have you written the script for the next Argo or The Big Bang Theory and need the right agent to sell it? Not sure whether to accept an if-come or a script commitment? Debating which manager is right to steer your career? Well, look no further than the upcoming title from Focal Press, How to Manage Your Agent: A Writers Guide to Hollywood Representation by Chad Gervich. This book is set for release on October 31st.

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Simply put, anyone who has the questions: Why doesnt my agent call me back; what does he do all day?? My agent is telling me that I need another new sample!! What should I write and why?, or How do agents pitch me to executives? should read this book. - Christel Miller, Network Executive, Current Programming, NBC

Chad is that rare writer that not only has written for series television and sold pilots, he has the ability to take a confusing subject and make it accessible and understandable to writers and aspiring writers of any level. This book is AWESOME. - Aaron Korsh, Creator/Executive Producer, Suits

How to Manage Your Agent is a fun, friendly guide to the world of literary representation. Enter the inner sanctums of Hollywoods power-brokers and learn how they influence what pitches get bought, what projects get sold, and which writers get hired.

Maximize your own representation and kick your career into overdrive with tips from Hollywoods top agents, managers, writers, producers, and executives! Youll learn:

How agents prioritize client lists... and how to guarantee youre at the top

When to approach new representation... and how to capture their interest

Hollywoods secret buying schedule... and how to ensure youre on it

The truth about packaging... where it helps and when it hurts

Which agents are best for you... and where to find them

Advice on acing your first agent meeting... and why so many writers blow it

Managers tricks for creating buzz... and when to use them yourself

How to fire your agent... without killing your career

When you dont need representation... and how to succeed without it

Pre-Order on Amazon: http://amzn.to/197XTga

About The Author

Chad Gervich is a television writer/producer, bestselling author, and award-winning playwright. He has written, produced, or developed shows for almost every major network and studio in Hollywood, including E!s After Lately, starring Chelsea Handler; Disney Channels Dog With a Blog; Food Networks Cupcake Wars; and ABCs Wipeout. Chads first book, Small Screen, Big Picture: A Writers Guide to the TV Business, has been a staple in film and TV writing programs at USC, UCLA, California State University, Long Island University, as well as in programs at NBC, CBS, and the Writers Guild.

About Focal Press

For 75 years Focal Press has published books that support creative goals by offering leading-edge expert knowledge, techniques, and tools. They strive to provide exceptional, engaging, and practical content that helps their audience create without limitation.

They are the leading publisher in the field of media technology, providing expert answers on filmmaking and postproduction, photography, audio and music technology, animation and gaming, media art and journalism, theatre, web and interactive design.

In 2012 Focal Press was acquired by the Taylor & Francis Group, and with their sister imprint Routledge, they offer a complete portfolio of products covering the theory and practice of media and the arts.

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