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Source: https://writers.stackexchange.com/q/30696
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I have an idea for a story to write. As a matter of fact, I wrote the first few pages. I like to write the story as a movie script and hopefully sell it, and hopefully it becomes a movie. But I am not experienced in that, and to be honest, not experienced in writing stories altogether.

So, my first set of questions:

Do I write the story completely then pitch it? Or pitch it first to some producer then write it? Also, how can I find producers who would listen to my pitch?

Also, in regards to writing the script, I was mulling the following options:

1. Write the script myself and hope for the best (maybe after taking a course in script writing in a college)

2. Hire someone and work together.

So, which option is better? I think option 2, but like to know your opinion.

So, if I go for option 2, what type of agreement do I normally enter? Do we have both our names on the story and share profits equally, and do I pay the writer in that case? Or do I pay the writer in advance and have my name only on the story? What is the industry standard?

Thanks.

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