Volume 19 July 2008     Companies On The Hunt   Companies sourcing new material from the TV Writers Vault this week: Marc Bass Entertainment Group TV Guide Network ===================== Congratulations to the following Writers who received project requests by Producers this week!  Sitcom Alex Kaplan - "Frat" Reality Series Janice Reinhold - "Time Is Money"    Get 3 Months Free Membership at TVWritersVault.com We know that the process of marketing a project is a long road, so we want to save you some bucks. New and current members at the Television Writers Vault should take advantage of our discounted Annual Membership package.   Get 12 months of membership and project archival with us for the price of 9 months.   In addition, with this special package you receive a professionally written logline for your project.   Get more details HERE   Got a Movie Idea or Script? Visit The ScreenWritersVault to pitch your movie idea or screenplay.     Greetings Writers, and Happy 4th of July-   I hope you've all been enjoying your summer, rolling into the weekend for a fun and safe 4th. In this issue of the TV Writers Vault Newsletter we're happy to announce that we are now accepting original spec scripts (sample scripts) for current TV Series, as we expand our services to Agents and Producers scouting the  Television Writers Vault  for new material. Check the article below for more details, or Click Here to find some important resources for this aspect of television writing.     We've been pleased to see a flurry of project reviews and a few writers making new connections with producers requesting contact. I expect activity to heat up in July with 2 new production companies joining our ranks, and the expected arrival of many Agents sourcing our database for new writing talent.   I'm happy to share any advice or quidance in the process of development and pitching, as well as provide any writing or consulting services that may fit your needs.   Feel free to contact me direct at scott@tvwritersvault.com   Best of success to all of our Writers and Producers developing and discovering that next groundbreaking project. Write inspired.   Best Regards,   Scott Manville President & Founder The Television Writers Vault  =======================================   TV Spec Scripts Now Accepted -   The Writers Guild of America mandates that all networks must hire a minimum number of freelance writers for each season, on each scripted show. Agents and Producers often discover new talent for current show staffing by reviewing sample episodes ("Specs") written for their show, or similar shows. So if you've been itching to write your own episode of "The Office", or any current series, now is the time to add a few spec scripts to your arsenal. Most professional writers have at least two current specs, as they are a staple of any well rounded television writer/creator.   When pitching your spec script using our registration form (or via your members area, for current members), select the genre "Current Series Spec" and you will be presented with a list of current show titles to select as applicable. Then enter the synopsis of your episode, and mark the project as "script available". When an executive requests your spec script, you'll receive notice, and we'll put them directly in touch with you. Click Here for more details.     New Production Members   The TV Writers Vault welcomes two new production members to our slate of companies scouting new material for development- The Marc Bass Entertainment Group (MBEG), and KoldCast TV.   MBEG arrives from the world of talent management to development and production, currently scouting 1/2 hour sitcoms, and specific reality skeins geared toward younger audiences. Outlets they would supply content for include: Discovery, G4, Style, TLC, ABC Family, Bravo, Spike and Lifetime.   KoldCast TV takes us into the hot world of new media, developing series for web and other multi-media platforms. Sr. VP William Neal has Executive Poduced an extensive slate of reality-based series for cable, including "E! True Hollywood Story".   Please log into your members area to view our Mandate Report for details of specific project types being actively sought by these and other companies. If you are not currently a member of th TV Writers Vault, Click Here.   A Must Read-   The Warner Bros. Television Writers Workshop Guide: This essential guide reveals insider tips and tricks aimed at paiving the way to better scripts by new writers. This "must read" book covers all aspects of successful writing for television. Click the image link to purchase.     Give your projects the protection they deserve. Get third-party proof of creation for all of your concepts and scripts at www.CreatorsVault.com