Frequently Asked Questions
How can your referral service help me?
A writer with limited exposure
within the television and film industry does not have direct contact with
companies who will look at their work. It’s who you know; the industry is built
on relationships. Creative Idea Planner is affiliated with executives searching
for writers for projects to produce or develop.
Why
do you charge a small fee?
Submissions must be acknowledged as
a time consuming service. Creative Idea Planner seeks appropriate material for
recommendation to industry executives, therefore, a fee must be applied to
gather outstanding talent and to ensure quality submissions.
What chances does my script have for referral and the
chance it will get sold?
If your story idea meets what the
industry professional is looking for it will be recommended. It is up to the industry professional to meet
with you and discuss your script. However, it will most likely be sold if it
follows the concept of the pitch you submitted.
How
many industry professionals are you connected with?
Right now, our Rolodex consists of
over 500 colleagues, producers, assistants, managers and other industry
professionals -- and growing.
Why
a referral service? What’s in it for your assistance?
The Creative Idea Planner’s sole
purpose is to nurture creative ideas by staking a
reputation on recommending scripts with original concepts and commercial
potential to executives eager to discover the next hit film, television show,
or undiscovered writing talent.
Do
I sign your release form or the production company?
If they request it, production
companies require you to sign their own release form before they will consider
looking at your script. Creative Idea Planner does not handle release forms.
Can
I get additional critique and feedback on my pitch submission? Can you offer
feedback before I submit?
Creative
Idea Planner is happy to provide detailed story feedback for writers who would
like further understanding of their story concept after a pitch. Feedback before
a pitch would be a conflict of interest. Please visit our Services page and send
a request for story critique and/or feedback. Creative Idea Planner will
contact you with the details for helping you.
I
created an idea for a show, but need help developing and writing it. Can you
help me?
Please visit our Services page and send a request for
the development and/or writing of your project. Creative Idea Planner will
contact you with the details for helping you.
