8 best non-screenwriting books that will help you become a screenwriter. When most aspiring screenwriters decide to pick up a book that’ll help them break into the industry, it’s usually a screenwriting one. (You can read our selection here of the best screenwriting books to read.) But you’re not “most” screenwriters. You’re a writer who […]
Script coverage: an introduction. You’ve finally written the words “fade out” on your script, but how do you know if it's good enough to send out into the industry? The tried and trusted way is to first get feedback in the form of "script coverage" on your story. This article, therefore, is a comprehensive, no […]
Script Development 101: Option Agreements, Development Deals & More. Confused about the script development process once a script starts to gain some "heat" from the industry? Baffled by option agreements? Not sure what a spec development deal is? In this post we cover the essentials every aspiring screenwriter MUST know about the business side of […]
Learn how to write a TV show bible and market your pilot like a pro. So you’ve got a great idea for a TV show... Do you just write the pilot and start sending it out into the industry? Or do you first write one of those mysterious things known as a “TV show bible”? […]
Ageism in Hollywood and how to break in as a writer over 40. Unfortunately, ageism in Hollywood is definitely real. The many lawsuits and payouts over the years are proof of the fact that the industry views more mature writers a little differently from those in their 20s and 30s. For some reason, the general […]
How to pitch a movie idea and sell your script with style. You’ve learned how to write a screenplay. You’ve written a few Grade A spec scripts that have received ringing endorsements from script coverage services or acquaintances who work in the industry. You’ve learned how to sell a screenplay and now, finally, the moment […]
How to find time to write: 48 ways to become a more productive writer. On the one hand, you'd like to know how to find time to write to finish that screenplay, TV pilot or treatment (or start one, for that matter.) You want to begin making headway toward your writing goals. On the other hand… […]
Script writing courses: kickstart to a writing career or a waste of money? Many of today’s professional screenwriters are graduates of script writing courses, particularly MFAs. And gaining a screenwriting degree has become a common entry route into the film industry. (Check out our choice of the best screenwriting courses.) However, it can also be a […]
How to become a screenwriter: a pro's guide to unlocking your career. Want to know how to become a screenwriter? Here are seven steps that will take you from newbie writer with no track record to making your first sale. We're not saying learning how to become a screenwriter is easy. Far from it. But […]
Screenwriting Salaries: What Writers Earn in 2026 (And How to Land Your First Paid Gig) Okay, writers, let's talk real money in screenwriting—because yes, you CAN make serious bank doing this. Now, if you're Googling "screenwriting salaries" at 2 AM hoping to find out you'll be rich by Christmas, I've got some news that'll recalibrate […]
