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May 19, 2022
The Best Screenwriting Fellowships to Enter in 2023

The best screenwriting fellowships to enter in 2023.  Screenwriting fellowships are often the springboards that allow emerging talented writers to break in and launch their careers. But, with so many out there, how do you know which ones are really worth the time and effort it will take you to craft an awesome application? What […]

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April 5, 2022
How to Write a Synopsis [w/ Free "Whiplash" Synopsis Example]

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 […]

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March 22, 2022
20 Best Action Scripts to Download and Read for Free

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 […]

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March 9, 2022
How to Sell a Screenplay: 6 Proven Strategies to Make a First Sale

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. […]

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January 20, 2022
100 Top Screenwriting Managers to Contact (Download PDF)

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 […]

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November 30, 2021
Short Film Ideas: A Practical (& Easy) Way to Generate Ideas to Shoot

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 […]

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November 15, 2021
How to Write a TV Pilot Script Like a Pro in 8 Steps

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 […]

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November 2, 2021
How to Write a Screenplay: The 5 Steps Most Beginners Skip

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... […]

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October 27, 2021
7 Best Screenwriting Pitch Sites to Help You Sell Your Script

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 […]

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October 5, 2021
34 Best Screenwriting Websites Every Writer Should Know

34 Best Screenwriting Websites Every Writer Should Know Welcome to our handpicked rundown of the best screenwriting websites we think you should be super familiar with as a writer. We've personally used each one of these sites and they're guaranteed to help either your writing craft or career, so let’s dive right on in. Here's […]

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