Screenwriting

In the course of your writing career, you may have heard this advice from other writers: “Writers don’t read, they write!”  Well, that is not exactly the case. While writing is necessary for honing the craft, the voices of writers gone before may prove helpful to you on your journey. These books cover broader topics…

One of the best things you can do as a screenwriter is to submit your scripts to competitions. Contests give you a chance not only to receive feedback on your work from professional screenwriters but also can connect with other creators and scope the rising talent in the field of film. And, if you are…

In the last few years, the world of podcasting has exploded, covering almost every topic imaginable. For people looking to learn more about screenwriting or movies in general, this explosion presents a great opportunity to hear from variety of perspectives, from professionals in the field to amatuers who have a passion for quality film.  For…

So, you want to be a screenwriter. Welcome to chaos! It’s an amazing, crazy, inspiring world. But, if you are anything like me, you quickly become overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information out there, with dozens of websites all claiming to have the killer tip or trick guaranteed to create a perfect screenplay. To…

For a long time, screenwriters were fed the idea that in order to become excellent writers, they would have to invest hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars in a film degree. However, with the introduction of the Internet, which has become an invaluable resource for writers in the last twenty years, fresh learning opportunities…