Roger Eschbacher's Blog, page 10
March 1, 2019
Hellboy (2019 Movie) New Trailer “Red Band”
Ok, yeah. Didn't think I would, but I'm liking the look and feel of this. (Caution: Contains potty mouth characters)
February 8, 2019
GHOST STAR, Kindle Press One Week Promotion
ON SALE for $0.99 from Friday, 2/8 to Friday, 2/15. How far would you go to save your family? Light years? Read GHOST STAR a #YA #scifi adventure! #spaceopera #spacemarines #military #kindlepress
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February 7, 2019
Showbiz Alert: Hire Me
SHOWBIZ ALERT: The writing is winding down on the "Unannounced Animated Children's Show" I'm doing for Netflix, so now I'm available to work on your series! #yourewelcome #awriterslifeforme #animation
January 2, 2019
Animation Writer Q&A: Should I Try to Trick Disney?
Q: I'm trying to send my animation proposal to Disney. Since I don't have an agent, I was thinking about having my friend's name on the outside of the package as my manager just to get my material in the door. If Disney is interested, then I'll get an agent to take it from there. Does this sound like a reasonable idea?
A: No, it doesn't. The people at the studios who take pitches know all of the animation agencies, so they'll spot this one right away. The only real way to get your idea in front of decision makers at a studio or production company is to submit your material through an agent who specializes in writing for animation.
**Thoughts about the above question? Got a question about animation writing in general? Leave it in the comments.
December 1, 2018
GHOST STAR Discount December!
GHOST STAR Kindle Edition is ON SALE (12/1/18 - 12/31/18) for $0.99! #YA #scifi #spaceopera #spacemarines #military #kindlepress Please share!
November 18, 2018
Animation Writer FAQ: Mining for Advertisers?
Q: I am in the process of preparing a pitch bible for 52 X 11 (Roger note: 52x11 = fifty-two, eleven minute episodes) animated series and I wanted to know if there is a format or process to prospect advertisers to get them on board. I would definitely be beating the odds if I have an advertiser already.
A: I've never done it that way nor have I heard of anyone else successfully recruiting advertisers in order to sell an animated project. That's just not how it's done in the U.S. (as far as I know). The usual method for getting a show on the air is to do a pitch bible (character designs, descriptions, etc.) and then set up pitch meetings at the various networks such as Nick or Cartoon Network (which is infinitely easier if you have an agent). So, to answer your question directly: No. I am unaware of any format or process that is used to "prospect" advertisers.** Thoughts about the above question? Got a question about animation writing in general? Leave it in the comments or send it to me via the CONTACT tab. ** Prospector art by Tony Oliver from Denver, CO, USA (by way of Wikimedia Commons)
A: I've never done it that way nor have I heard of anyone else successfully recruiting advertisers in order to sell an animated project. That's just not how it's done in the U.S. (as far as I know). The usual method for getting a show on the air is to do a pitch bible (character designs, descriptions, etc.) and then set up pitch meetings at the various networks such as Nick or Cartoon Network (which is infinitely easier if you have an agent). So, to answer your question directly: No. I am unaware of any format or process that is used to "prospect" advertisers.** Thoughts about the above question? Got a question about animation writing in general? Leave it in the comments or send it to me via the CONTACT tab. ** Prospector art by Tony Oliver from Denver, CO, USA (by way of Wikimedia Commons)
November 16, 2018
Dumbo Official Trailer
Tim Burton, no less! Woo hoo!
November 15, 2018
TREEHOUSE DETECTIVES: Season Two is Here!
TREEHOUSE DETECTIVES is back on NETFLIX for Season Two with a bunch of fun new episodes, many written by me! CLICK HERE to see the Season Two trailer!
October 27, 2018
Animation Writer FAQ: How to Get an Animation Agent
Q: I've written a feature animation script. I've contacted some animation studios first but they considered it an unsolicited submission. I've also contacted literary agencies, but most agencies represent only action, fiction, sci-fi, horror, and not animation. It seems that it’s very difficult to submit my animated script to the studios, especially that these kind of scripts are generated in-house. May ask you to mention to me, to your knowledge, some agencies that still accept submission queries from animation writers? Or a production company that deals with animation studios?
A: Finding an agent is the best way to go. Many literary agencies have at least one agent who handles animation. Try contacting as many as you can and asking if they have such a person on staff and go from there. If they don't have one, ask if they wouldn't mind pointing you in the direction of an agency that does. They'll likely say no, but you never know. You can also try contacting TAG (The Animation Guild) and the Writer's Guild of America's "Animation Caucus" and asking them your perfectly reasonable question. Two agencies I can think of that are exclusive to animation are Gotham and Natural Talent. I'm sure there are more. You can Google their contact information.Good luck to you! ** Thoughts about the above question? Got a question about animation writing in general? Leave it in the comments or send it to me via the CONTACT tab.
A: Finding an agent is the best way to go. Many literary agencies have at least one agent who handles animation. Try contacting as many as you can and asking if they have such a person on staff and go from there. If they don't have one, ask if they wouldn't mind pointing you in the direction of an agency that does. They'll likely say no, but you never know. You can also try contacting TAG (The Animation Guild) and the Writer's Guild of America's "Animation Caucus" and asking them your perfectly reasonable question. Two agencies I can think of that are exclusive to animation are Gotham and Natural Talent. I'm sure there are more. You can Google their contact information.Good luck to you! ** Thoughts about the above question? Got a question about animation writing in general? Leave it in the comments or send it to me via the CONTACT tab.
October 8, 2018
American Gods: Season 2 Teaser
Looking forward to Season 2. Season 1 was awesome! Anybody see it? How about the book? I think it's one of Neil Gaiman's best novels. #americangods
