The Secret Mistakes Killing Your Screenplay Sales—Are You Making Them?
Ever wonder if your screenplay is quietly sabotaging itself before it even gets to a reader? Believe me, the harsh truth is this: that first page—heck, even the title page—lets readers know right away whether you can write. And if the story fails to grab them by the end of Act 1, well, you might as well wave goodbye to your dream deal. But here’s the kicker: lots of hopeful writers don’t even realize the mistakes that doom their scripts to a quick “Pass.” From wandering plots to lifeless characters, and yes—even clueless formatting—these stealthy pitfalls can sink your chances before you’ve had a sip of coffee with a producer. Lucky for you, we’re here to shine a light on the top five blunders that trip up most spec scripts so you can dodge them like a pro. Ready to stop killing your script’s potential without even knowing it? Let’s dive in.
