“Unlocking Tinseltown: The Surprising Lessons Behind 5 Blockbuster Spec Sales!”
Second, the writer of Alignment had one great entertainment connection and a script they worked very hard on to make sure it was ready, with a very strong concept. If you haven’t “broken into the industry yet,” don’t beat yourself up or fear it’s impossible. Make sure your script is tight, has a strong concept, and that you’re building your connections for when you’re ready.
While you shouldn’t write to chase trends, it’s clear that actioners and thrillers typically are still doing well. And while they weren’t part of this run of sales, there is still very much an audience for horror scripts (the genre is daily consistent performance-wise), and the market for comedies has been growing with the return of romcoms and comedies, as well as erotic thrillers which have been on the rise for the past few years. A well-written script can always find its audience.
