Meet the 6 best screenplay readers in 2024. Ever wondered what screenplay readers really think of scripts just like yours? We’ve asked all of our readers here at Script Reader Pro some telling questions about their likes and dislikes when it comes to reading scripts, films, TV shows and being a screenwriter in general. We asked […]
Struggling to think of Christmas gifts for writers? (or for yourself?) Stumped on what to buy a fellow writer this Christmas? Look no further than this curated list of Christmas gifts for writers. Whether you need ideas for gifts for other writers, or to tell other people what you’d like from Santa, we’re pretty confident […]
How to rewrite a script: a hands-on master checklist. You’ve probably heard advice on how to rewrite a screenplay that goes something like this: • “Leave room for discovery as you go along” • “Make a list of what needs fixing, and fix it” • “Don’t pull any punches with your rewrite. Kill your darlings!” […]
How to write a synopsis for a movie. If you want to learn how to write and sell a script, you must also learn how to write a synopsis. A movie is based on a screenplay, but that screenplay is based on a story. And a story in its purest form can be found in […]
How to adapt a novel into a screenplay in 10 steps. If you're wondering how to adapt a novel into a screenplay, you're in good company. So were Suzanne Collins (The Hunger Games), Annie Proulx (Brokeback Mountain), Gillian Flynn (Gone Girl), and Dave Eggers (Away We Go) at one point. If you’ve found some success […]
3 bad excuses writers give for not organizing a screenplay table read. You may have heard that it's a good idea to read your screenplay aloud with a group of your peers. But have you actually taken the time to organize a table read of your script? It's one of those things most aspiring screenwriters […]
Movie script analysis examples and hacks used by pro writers that will improve your script. Here's an exclusive look inside our script analysis process and some of the hacks used by our professional screenwriters. These screenplay analysis hacks are designed to simplify confusing screenwriting advice. We also include some practical exercises we suggest writers use to improve […]
Have You Been Told to Just "Write What You Know"? You have probably heard the old adage to "write what you know." It's a cliche, but a very popular one. Many screenwriters and writers, in general, think they're better off writing about personal things. In other words, rather than "making things up from scratch." In […]
16 screenwriting tips that will improve your script today. You may have noticed there are quite a few bad screenwriting tips floating around out there. Advice that says you shouldn't ever use camera angles in your description, that a scene should always contain a protagonist with a goal, and that a screenplay is made up […]
Are you killing your chances of selling a script without realizing it? Avoid these Top 5 pitfalls and learn how NOT to write a screenplay. In short, a reader knows whether someone can write on page one. Usually within the first few lines. Or even the title page. As far as the story goes, however, you […]