Screenwriting Pitfall #5: First Pages Do producers and other gatekeepers only read one to ten pages of a script, before making a decision to pass? Yes. And that’s when screenwriters everywhere pump the air with a fist and curse the... Continue Reading →
Just as memorable, and used as much as Die Hard as a type of movie every producer wants, Taken launched a franchise -- and this meme.
Great breakdown of the television market and what's selling right now, plus a mini-class on essential screenwriting skill sets. We're sending you to YouTube to hear this interview. It's really an hour and a half class and well worth your... Continue Reading →
We're sending you to a blog post today that's a must read. Maybe you haven't co-written a screenplay yet---or you have and never want to again---but being a writer that can collaborate is a HUGE skill. It's a VITAL skill... Continue Reading →
Screenwriting is one of those professions that defies to be put into a box. There isn't just one way to get into the biz, which makes every success story interesting. Here are a few of those to inspire and show... Continue Reading →
Free is good, right? It's really good when it comes in the form of screenwriting books, and these come from one of the best websites for screenwriters: Go Into the Story. Culled from the posts of the Go Into the... Continue Reading →
Even though this article correctly states that it's near impossible to write funny if you aren't naturally funny, it still offers some great advice about how to get some comedy into your script. Found on the Movie Outline website, these... Continue Reading →
One of the best genre movies of all times is Die Hard. I think you could still use Die Hard as a reference to describe your movie, it's got that kind of staying power. And now, it's a good reference... Continue Reading →
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