Getting an agent or manager is one of the biggest milestones for an emerging screenwriter, but how do you actually make it happen? Do you need representation to break into the industry? And what’s the difference between an agent and a manager anyway? Part 2 of our chat with fantastic writer and friend of the podcast Beatty Smith once again goes deep.

Beatty's repped in the US by Circle, and breaks down every step that led to her getting management, how reps can help your career (but also the bits she did herself), and the best ways to get on their radar (as well as why she said no before saying yes). We’ll also talk about those all important differences between the UK and the US when it comes to agents and managers, the unglamorous realities of unpaid development, why restraint matters when someone shows interest, and the art of holding your nerve when everything starts to move fast.

As always with Beatty, it's a very detailed and practical chat and we couldn't be more grateful for her insight! We also end with a lightning round of questions inspired by Inside the Actors Studio — expect Buffy, Vampire Diaries, and some hilariously dark childhood writing confessions.

If you want to follow Beatty's career, she's @beattysmith on Instagram.

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