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Tom Lazarus
LOS ANGELES , USA
I have a new book on screenwriting coming out in July. It's called THE LAST WORD - DEFINITIVE ANSWERS TO ALL YOUR SCREENWRITING QUESTIONS. I HAVE A PLAY BEING READ IN JULY AND I'M WORKING ON A NEW PLAY CALLED "KICK ASS MARY" NOW, ON YOU
I've written seven movies that have been made, eight movies of the week and over a hundred hours of network TV. I've taught and been a script consultant for many many years consulting on scripts for writers around the world. Writers I've consulted for and taught have had features and movies of the week made, won screenwriting contests and have thrived under my tutelage. My training is non-academic. I learned my craft in the trenches and have written everything from features, TV, documentaries, informational films and educational films. I've directed five features, 20 hours of television, ran my own TV series for five years and worked in motion picture marketing for ten years. When I do a consultation, not only do I supply the writer notes, but I work with the writer preparing the rewrite. I draw on my varied background to give notes that are relevant, concise, thoughtful and helpful and have many returns consultations.

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    • Nick Lion

    • 2012-02-27 16:36:38
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    • npauderkeg

    • 2011-09-23 16:44:45
    • Hi Tom, Just been shortlisted for The First Draft Screenwriting Comp with ''Fatlady''. First time I have even been shortlisted. All the best.
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    • npauderkeg

    • 2011-08-22 18:21:05
    • Many thanks Tom. Just the fact that you gave me a reply has made my day. All the best.
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    • Tom Lazarus

    • 2011-08-22 00:59:45
    • Thanks for being a fan. A one word synopsis of your script? You mean read your script and come up with a one word synopsis. Doesn't feel like a good use of my time. Tips for getting an agent? Keep writing. Make sure your script is perfect and has reached it's potential before sending it out. Then, be persistent. Good luck. Keep writing and keep thinking about writing. Tom.
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    • npauderkeg

    • 2011-08-21 22:57:39
    • Hi Tom, huge fan. Could you give me a one word synopsis of my script ''Fatlady''? And any tips on getting an Agent? Many thanks and all the best with your new screenplay.

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