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Screenwriting Pitfalls Return!

More Screenwriting Pitfalls are coming in August, and will kickoff a new schedule of Pitfalls every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month. Follow our blog to be alerted to knew posts, or join our email list to get access... Continue Reading →

Good Logline Advice

Probably the best breakdown I've ever seen about how to write a logline---and it comes with good examples. Have at it! 7 Crucial Logline Mistakes and How to Fix Them by Timothy Cooper Thanks to the talented folks at ScriptMag... Continue Reading →

Act Structure Memo

Outlining is a big thing for working screenwriters, and it can spark many debates about the right way and wrong way to look at screenplay structure. However, we've got a simple rule to get it right --- go to the... Continue Reading →

Screenwriting at Age 40+

Film Courage keeps sharing great interviews! Today, I'm sharing a link to one with Dr. Ken Atchity about getting into show business in your 40's, which goes against the commonly held idea that Hollywood is ageist.  Starting a Career in... Continue Reading →

Screenwriter Q&A

Want more screenwriting tips? Of course you do. Who wouldn't? Thanks to Script Summit, I'm sharing some of the ones that got me started and have kept me going through the ups and downs of building a screenwriting career in Hollywood. Script... Continue Reading →

Tip #6: Pitching, Oh My!

Screenwriting Pitfall #6: Pitching Pitfalls Last Saturday marked the denouement of the Great American Pitchfest/Scriptfest, unless a miracle happens. I attended to take pitches—making it my first time sitting on the other side of an actual table as VP of... Continue Reading →

Are Pitchfests Dead?

The Great American Pitchfest, also known as Scriptfest, just announced that they are holding their last pitchfest this Saturday, June 23, 2018. Say it isn't so! I'm still hoping it's a cruel joke. If the news is true, although a... Continue Reading →

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