Part 2  Volume 20  July 2008     Companies On The Hunt   Companies sourcing new material from the TV Writers Vault, July to-date: Marc Bass Entertainment Group GlenMar Productions  TV Guide Network ===================== Congratulations to our Writers receiving requests for their projects by Producers, July to-date: Sitcom  Alex Kaplan Reality Series Sylvester Mercado Jr. C. McReynolds Janice Reinhold    Greetings Writers-   Its a busy summer at the TV Writers Vault as July heats up with hundreds of writer's projects getting reviewed, and a fortunate handful being contacted by Producers directly.   I cannot stress enough the importance of Title and a great Logline (that one or two sentence description that sells the core idea of the show). When I see what development executives and producers gravitate toward, its always a clever title with a provocative and compelling Logline. Formats always get revised, and producers will always need to develop and refine any treatment you submit, but its the core concept, and sometimes title alone, that makes them want to jump.   My writing partner, Burk Lindahl, and I received an offer from Bruce Nash Entertainment for a primetime gameshow format we created after pitching a title that was in itself both an ultimatum and a popular phrase. As the actual development of the format has morphed into several variations, and we've considered interest from other companies that may be better suited to produce the show, it is the title and one sentence premise of the show that has given us momentum and opened a lot of doors for this, and future projects.   Keep the creative juices flowing, and don't get bogged down with one project, or one company. When you have that special project that you are certain is right for television, never settle, and keep pushing until you find the right connection.   We have some exciting news in this second installment of the July Newsletter, with another top production company joining our service to scout projects, and another Producer interview published for your enjoyment.   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  =======================================   New Producer Interview   Moments ago we had the privilege of sitting down with veteran producer and TV Writers Vault producing member William Neal (E! True Hollywood Story), who gave us an exciting view of his company KoldCastTV, and some sharp perspective on our industry as it relates to new media. Click Here for a full read.     New Production Co. Member   Expanding our slate of production members scouting new projects for development at the TV Writers Vault is Finland-based Solar Television Inc.   Solar TV brings a wealth of production credits for international formats such as; Weakest Link, Biggest Loser, Joe Millionaire, Beauty & The Geek, and over 500 episodes of Family Feud. Best of luck to all of our Writing members with projects under consideration by Solar TV.   Please Log-In to your members area and view our general Mandate report for information on project-types being sought by Member Production Companies at the TV Writers Vault. If you are not currently a member and wish to market your project for television, Click Here.     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.  Click Here for more details.     "Protect Before You Promote!"  Get third-party proof of creation for your projects at The Creators Vault.