We all know biopics make hot Oscar contenders and they’re super appealing to actors. Correct me if I’m wrong, but there always seems to...

No one likes to be told that the screenplay they’ve spent countless hours writing needs more work, that things don’t work, or worse, that...

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Ever wondered how your favorite screenwriters made it to the top? It's not magic (although don’t be fooled. There’s a huge degree of luck...

Film is a visual medium, right? It's purpose it to be watched. Yet it begins in written form - a screenplay - to be read - so there are...

As an aspiring screenwriter, you may feel overwhelmed by the vastness of the craft and unsure of where to begin. Thankfully, the digital...

Here's the deal - not every story is meant to fill a two-hour movie, and some are too colossal for anything less than a TV series. Let's...

We all know that conflict is key when it comes to screenwriting. In fact, ideally, there should be some level of conflict occurring in...

Not everyone loves networking, but it really does get easier the more you do it. The key here is to do it. In this industry, it’s pretty...

Script readers can quickly tell when a screenplay hasn’t been formatted correctly and with that comes the immediate recognition that it’s...

Failing to research the industry is a common mistake made by many aspiring screenwriters. It's totally understandable - writing is a...

Okay, for anyone still using Twitter (we must support our billionaires, lol), it’s still a powerful tool for aspiring screenwriters to...

Yes, you absolutely should be reading screenplays if you want to become a successful screenwriter! It's a pain in the arse (I know), but...

If you're an aspiring screenwriter, one of the best ways to hone your skills and gain valuable industry experience is by taking on script...

You’ve finished your screenplay! Congratulations, you’re now officially one of the 20-ish% of people who set out to write a screenplay...

Writing a feature-length screenplay (or tv pilot) is definitely a fun idea, but when you finally get down to actually doing it, well, not...

There may be a few writers out there who look back to the good ol’ days with fond nostalgia, listening for the thunk of the typewriter...