Marc Hernandez

Articles by Marc Hernandez

Literary Manager or Agent: Which is Right for Me?

Our reader Seth from Colorado asks: What's the difference between an agent and a manager?

Marc Hernandez responds: That's a good question, Seth. After all, writers need to understand the business of representation in order to maximize their potential and advance their career.

The differences between an agent and a manag... (read more)

Writing Effective Query Letters

Our reader Sanborn from Costa Rica asks:
Why is there so much fuss about writing query letters? I always thought it's my story or script that counts, not my cover letter. Please advise.

Marc Hernandez, Managing Partner and Literary Manager with the Crescendo Entertainment Group in Los Angeles responds:

With seven years in the a... (read more)

Securing Representation

On behalf of Crescendo Entertainment Group I attend a number of screenwriting conferences and events throughout the year. In doing this, I am able to get out there and meet screenwriters and hopefully impart a bit of advice to the many who are looking to hear from us, who work within the studio system.

At these conferences a recurring question writers ask me is "how do I go about get... (read more)