The role of a literary manager is to help shape your screenwriting career. What do literary managers do? Well, they are there to help develop your portfolio, choose the best projects to focus on, and make sure you are ready for television or film work. By setting meetings with execs and receiving offers on your behalf, literary managers are essentially your most important creative advocate of your career.

Choosing the right literary manager can truly help you navigate the film industry and launch you toward success — but how do you know which one is the right fit for you?

Introducing Launch Pad’s Ultimate Screenwriter’s Guide to Literary Managers, a list of top management companies every screenwriter should know. And keep an eye out for them in Launch Pad’s writing competitions.