Mind Your Business: Protecting Your Ideas

In "Mind Your Business," Mark Simon pitches the two teams artists can play for "Protect Your Idea at All Costs" and "I'll Pitch To Anyone, Anywhere, Any Time."

By Mark Simon | Friday, July 6, 2007 at 12:00 am

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: MindBiz

Executive TV Pitch Program with Jeanne and Mark Simon.

It should have been easy for someone to steal the idea. It was hysterical. No one had their name on it. But it wasn't just the concept that everyone wanted. It was the brilliance behind the humor. And only the creators could do that. That's why a number of networks hunted down Parker and Stone and wanted to deal only with them.

Stop worrying about someone stealing your idea and get into the game.

The only way to hit a Hollywood Home Run, is to get up at bat.

Batter up?

Mark Simon is the co-founder of SellYourTvConceptNow.com, He will be speaking at ComicCon 2007 on storyboarding. Read Mark and Jeanne Simon's free report on the 7 Biggest Show-Pitching Mistakes, or get more information on how to pitch. Mark may be reached at MarkSimonBooks@yahoo.com.