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 […]
Discover how to win screenwriting grants and fellowships to fund your career. Application strategies, top programs, and what judges really want to see. Here it is. The words are down on paper. Energy pours into every scene. Yet something remains missing. Cash. That covers rent during rewrites. That pays for a seat at the big […]
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 […]
Download the 20 best action scripts for free and learn from the pros. If you are a budding action/adventure writer, you’ve picked a great genre and should be reading as many of the best action scripts and adventure scripts as possible. Study them. Break them down. Note how the action scenes are handled on the […]
Want to know how to sell a screenplay in today's tough market? So, you’ve finally finished a script you’re proud of. Congrats. But are you now trying to figure out how to sell a screenplay? In this post, we're going to take a look at the very best six options to help you do just that. […]
Screenwriting managers list of the top 100 Hollywood management companies. This is a comprehensive list of the top screenwriting managers and literary management companies currently working (mainly in Hollywood) who are worth submitting queries to. There are over 100 managers on the list, and the best news is that each one is looking for new writers […]
Short film ideas: A practical (& easy) way to generate ideas to shoot. Generally, with short film ideas, when you have a great one, you know it. It’s those movie ideas that just “pop” and feel right. And everyone who you tell it to thinks it’s a great idea for a short movie too. We’ll […]
How to write a TV pilot script like a pro. So you want to learn how to write a TV pilot script? Good call. The market’s growing. Writers rule in television. And you probably need a pilot TV show in your arsenal anyway to increase your options. The problem is the world of TV can […]
How to write a screenplay: the 5 steps most beginners skip. You may have read a few posts on how to write a screenplay that go something like this: • Learn how to format a screenplay... • Write a logline, synopsis and treatment... • Write a first draft, then rewrite it, then rewrite it again... […]
7 best screenwriting pitch sites to help you sell your script. Once you’ve written the “perfect script,” there’s nothing you want more than to get it out there and into the right hands. The problem is, how? A technique that’s become extremely popular among aspiring screenwriters is to utilize the services of an online screenwriting pitch […]
