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You've been writing for years and have built a solid portfolio. You've done your research into the market and figured out where you want to go with your career. You're learned how to pitch, and now you're ready to find a rep that will guide and support you along your path. But there's so much to consider when looking for a rep.
What do reps look for in writers? What are the questions you should ask? What are the red flags? And how can you avoid tripping up and scaring a good rep away?
To answer all this and more, Roadmap welcomes some of our favorite people to the webinar stage for this special two part panel event!
Part Two - The Reps' Perspective:
- A rep's role
- Expectations and etiquette
- Red flags and good signs
- Audience Q&A!
A graduate of the University of Maryland and the University of Florida with a master’s degree in journalism, Dan Seco is currently a literary manager and partner at Empirical Evidence where he represents both writers and directors for film and television. Previously, Dan served as a literary manager at Schemers Entertainment (STRANGER THINGS; THE GREATEST SHOWMAN) and was a motion picture literary coordinator at Writ Large (SHIMMER LAKE) and an assistant for a motion picture literary agent at CAA. Prior to moving to Los Angeles, Seco worked as a sports journalist covering MLB, US Soccer, and the NBA, as well as a special education teacher in New Orleans.
Danny Alexander is an Agent in the Literary department at IAG (formerly APA), one of the largest diversified talent agencies in the industry with offices in Los Angeles, Nashville, Atlanta, New York, Toronto and London. A market leader, IAG’s Television Literary department represents the creative and business interests of award-winning showrunners, writers, directors, and intellectual properties across all media platforms.
Following his graduation from Indiana University in 2012 where he majored in Political Science and Economics, Alexander joined IGA’s mailroom in 2013 before working as an assistant and then coordinator in the Television Literary department, prior to his promotion to Agent in 2018. With a primary focus on staffing writer clients on series and helping guide their respective development projects to fruition, Alexander also works across the agency’s Talent, Alternative & Factual Programming, and Physical Production departments in securing intellectual properties, development and acquisition.
Audrey Knox is a literary manager at Cartel, representing writers in film and television. Her clients have staffed on shows including REASONABLE DOUBT, SINGLE DRUNK FEMALE, P-VALLEY, GINNY & GEORGIA, GROWN-ISH, and THE UPSHAWS, and she has clients with comedy pilots set up at ABC and Broadway Video.
Audrey's feature clients have written ALICE, DARLING (Lionsgate, 2022), CRUSHED (Tubi, 2022), THE SANTA SUMMIT (Hallmark, 2023), and the SINGLE BLACK FEMALE franchise (Lifetime, 2022-present). She has writers working on assignments for Wayfarer, Mattel, DreamWorks Animation, and Marvel. Her client Buck Productions is developing pilots with Ryan Tedder (OneRepublic), Bobby Moynihan (SNL), and Joe Lo Truglio (BROOKLYN NINE-NINE).
Audrey worked her way up from Receptionist in 2016 to Manager in 2018.
Grateful for our Skype time. I felt I communicated the heart of the script, and more so, Daniel was attentive and receptive, so there was a flow space between us. Even if nothing comes of it, it was an empowering experience in its own right.
~ Richard Winzeler, Screenwriter
I cannot recommend Audrey enough - from moment one, she brought in a down to earth real-person demeanor, and then when we got into the work, her feedback was actionable, no-bullsh*t, and the real deal. She has a steady finger on the pulse of this industry & knows what works and what doesn't. I'm so grateful for the few sessions I've done with Audrey, all of which eventually led to a working relationship where she's now taking out some of my scripts for staffing & development opportunities!
~ Tristan J Shuler, TV Writer
Audrey is very straight-forward, blunt even. Not for everyone, but for my stubborn writer brain, it worked perfectly! She makes sure to start and end each session with positive aspects & compliments, and she's very helpful if you're actually open to hearing what she's saying. She's great at structure and even gives specific solutions to page problems to make the story an easier read. I would recommend Audrey to any writer who is serious about starting their career and is not easily defensive when getting notes about structure.
~ Anonymous Screenwriter
Audrey was really helpful. I've heard similar notes about my structure before, but I never heard it explained as clearly and concretely as Audrey did. I'm so glad I signed up for this session and was able to connect with Audrey!
~ Darci Faye, Screenwriter
Daniel was prompt, considerate, and gave genuine, thoughtful feedback very quickly after our session. I could not have had a better experience! Thanks for this and everything you guys do at Roadmap!
~ Andrew Adair, Screenwriter
Questions?
If you have any questions or any trouble accessing the recording, email our Director of Education Alexandra Davies at alex@roadmapwriters.com!