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January 11, 2024
50 Best Screenplays To Read In Every Genre

50 of the best screenplays to read and download in every genre. We’ve been strong advocates for the benefits of reading screenplays in order to improve your writing for a very long time. But where should you start? We’ve put together a mega list of the fifty best screenplays to read for aspiring screenwriters. This […]

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January 4, 2024
14 Best Screenwriting Books That'll Help Kickstart Your Career in 2025

14 best screenwriting books that'll help kickstart your career in 2025. We've all read the so-called “best” screenwriting books like Story by Bob McKee and Screenplay by Syd Field. But what about the hidden gems? The ones that get overlooked by professionals and amateurs alike? This list is a comprehensive guide to those lesser-known books […]

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December 11, 2023
Black List Scripts: Our Favorite Loglines From the 2023 Black List

2023 Black List scripts: here are our 5 favorite loglines from the list.  The Black List is a yearly roundup of the best unproduced screenplays doing the rounds in Hollywood, as voted for by producers. It was started by an executive named Franklin Leonard back in 2005. He came up with the idea of forwarding a […]

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December 8, 2023
20 Best Christmas Gifts for Writers In 2023 [UPDATED]

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 […]

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November 9, 2023
How to Query 100 Production Companies [Free eBook Directory]

How to Query 100 Production Companies [Free eBook Directory] There are a ton of TV and film producers looking for scripts. The problem is getting your (exceptional) script to them. Ever had a conversation similar to this?: That’s right. Keep reading below to download our FREE Production Companies Cheat Sheet eBook. It breaks down the […]

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February 15, 2023
Best Screenwriting Podcasts: 36 Shows That'll Help You Break In

Best screenwriting podcasts: 36 shows that'll help you break in. If you're looking for the best screenwriting podcasts to enhance your understanding of the craft and business of writing, here's our choice of the top 36. After the list, we round up some episodes from these screenwriting podcasts according to subject matter—giving you the best […]

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September 27, 2022
How to Rewrite a Script: A Hands-On Master Checklist

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!” […]

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June 30, 2022
20 Best Horror Scripts to Download and Read for Free

20 horror scripts to download and take your horror writing to the next level. Below you'll find twenty classic horror scripts that every screenwriter who wants to write horror should study. We’re massive proponents of finding the best screenplays to read in order to improve your writing craft. So, if you're a budding horror writer (or […]

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June 15, 2022
How To Write For TV: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide

How to write for TV: a step-by-step guide to starting your career as a TV writer.  As an aspiring screenwriter, you may have noticed there’s quite a bit of confusing information out there regarding writing for television. In this post, we’re also going to dispel many of the myths and confusion surrounding writing TV scripts. […]

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May 31, 2022
How to Master Screenplay Structure: The #1 Technique Nobody Talks About

How to master screenplay structure: the #1 technique nobody talks about.  [The following post on script structure is an extract from our book: Master Screenplay Sequences - Revolutionize Your Understanding Of Screenplay Structure.] Traditional 3-act screenplay structure goes something like this: A protagonist is landed with a problem in Act 1 (the set up.) He/she […]

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