Came across this article that is FULL of some great advice about how to pitch a television show. It includes some good examples and tantalizes all of us with the idea of pitching to Netflix. (Spoiler: a lone screenwriter needs... Continue Reading →
Joining us today is a guest blogger, filmmaker Harvey Puttock. Our thanks to Harvey for his valuable insight! Take it away Harvey! Let’s be honest, screenwriting can be tricky, otherwise, everyone would be doing it. But it’s a new year,... Continue Reading →
A new trend has taken root in the world of television writing! If you want to write in this medium -- and every screenwriter should consider it -- you need to know about mini-writing rooms. They have some pros and... Continue Reading →
Dan Harmon is the creative force behind Community, and he uses a modified Hero's Journey to structure all of his episodes. I originally found a great article about his process through Screencraft, but the original interview is from Wired. I've... Continue Reading →
Amazing video from Film Courage, featuring a bunch of top screenwriters talking about how they outline their scripts. You'll need 35 minutes to watch, but it's worth it! Outlining a Screenplay: Architects and Gardeners by Film Courage My process is... Continue Reading →
Lots of screenwriters are considering this step as another way to promote their skills. (And make some money.) If you've ever wanted a little push, checkout these 3 reasons from the Stage32 Blog. Screenwriters: Here are 3 Reasons Why You... Continue Reading →
If you are in need of a quick and useful guide on how to breakdown a TV script by acts, you're in luck! The talented people at Screencraft have done it for you! The Screenwriter's Simple Guide to Formatting Television... Continue Reading →
The biggest issue for screenwriters is getting your big break, which probably won’t be the first break you get. So all screenwriters need to find ways to continually get their work noticed. If you’re like me, your email is bombarded... Continue Reading →
Pitfall #7: Act One Undone! As I dig deeper into the development process, a core issue keeps showing up when I’m out there looking for an amazing script. I find a high concept logline, but the script is poorly executed.... Continue Reading →
