A screenwriter sent me an email saying she understands the need for foreshadowing but wasn't sure … [Read more...] about How To Use Foreshadowing In Your Screenplay
Screenwriting
Screenwriting is the heavy lifting of all movie projects. The screenwriting articles at Filmmaking Stuff reveal real world tips for how to write a screenplay, how to sell a screenplay how to market your screenplay, how to get a screenwriting agent and how to write movie scripts that sell. Even if you do not live in Hollywood or have any industry connections — by reading the following screenwriting articles, you will get closer to writing awesome screenplays.
4 Tactics for Landing Your First Paid Screenwriting Gig
If you're looking for a paid screenwriting gig, you've probably noticed that very few screenwriting … [Read more...] about 4 Tactics for Landing Your First Paid Screenwriting Gig
7 Surefire Steps To Writing For Independent Film
Writing for independent film is very different from writing a big budget movie. While both types of … [Read more...] about 7 Surefire Steps To Writing For Independent Film
Screenwriting Help: How To Keep Your Script Out Of The Trash
If you're looking for screenwriting help and inspiration, I'm happy to report there has never been a … [Read more...] about Screenwriting Help: How To Keep Your Script Out Of The Trash
Should You Write Screenplays That Rewrite History?
Here is a screenwriting question for you about screenplays that rewrite history. True or … [Read more...] about Should You Write Screenplays That Rewrite History?
Should You Write A TV Series Instead Of A Feature Film?
Should you write a TV series instead of a feature film? With the increasing number of scripted … [Read more...] about Should You Write A TV Series Instead Of A Feature Film?
How NOT To Get Your Screenplay Read (For Smart Screenwriters)
If you're looking to get your screenplay read, make sure you don't get suckered. I'm speaking … [Read more...] about How NOT To Get Your Screenplay Read (For Smart Screenwriters)
How To Unlock Your Screenplay Characters
When writing a script, there are lots of questions you can ask about your screenplay characters to … [Read more...] about How To Unlock Your Screenplay Characters
How To Write A Crappy First Draft
Unless you are an experimental filmmaker, you are going to need a screenplay to make your film. Your … [Read more...] about How To Write A Crappy First Draft
3 Screenwriting Pitfalls That Will Wreck Your Career
Most novice screenwriters think getting screwed over in Hollywood all boils down to story theft, but … [Read more...] about 3 Screenwriting Pitfalls That Will Wreck Your Career
I Wrote My First Screenplay, Now What?
If you just finished your first screenplay, congratulations! Writing a script is a super cool … [Read more...] about I Wrote My First Screenplay, Now What?
How to Be The Screenwriter Hollywood Needs
If you want to get your script noticed in Hollywood—and your talents compensated for—then you cannot … [Read more...] about How to Be The Screenwriter Hollywood Needs
How To Write A Screenplay You Can Produce (Yourself)
If you're trying to figure out how to write a screenplay you can produce yourself, you're not alone. … [Read more...] about How To Write A Screenplay You Can Produce (Yourself)
3 Must-Haves For Your Sample TV Spec Script
Television staff writers hold some of the most coveted (and highest paid) writing positions in … [Read more...] about 3 Must-Haves For Your Sample TV Spec Script
How To Stop Rewriting And Start Filmmaking
The importance of having an awesome screenplay can’t be overstated. Your script is the blueprint for … [Read more...] about How To Stop Rewriting And Start Filmmaking
